Student Research Travel Grant Guidelines and Application
The Dominican University of California Student Research/Scholarship Travel Fund has been established to support student initiated undergraduate and graduate research, scholarship, and professional development presentations at professional conferences and workshops.
Eligibility
Travel grants are to be used for expenses related to travel and conference/workshop participation. Full-time registered students at Dominican University of California are eligible to apply for funding, as long as all obligations related to the grant are fulfilled prior to graduation. Applicants must be in good academic standing and each applicant is required to have a faculty sponsor. Although there is no limit to the number of times a student may apply for funding, if a student has received prior funding this will be considered when available funds are limited
Funding
The maximum award is $500.00 for individual presentations and $750.00 for a group presentation (to be shared by group). Grants are awarded to students who have proof of acceptance at a conference for an oral, poster or performance presentation. Simply attending a conference is not a fundable activity.
Committment
By accepting a travel grant, the student commits to working with his/her mentor to develop a polished, professional presentation. We will provide you with a post-conference travel grant questionaire to submit upon return from your conference.
Application
*Make sure that every section of the application has been completed. The review board will be interested to know if the cost of the project will be shared by an appropriate department or other source since this grant may only partially fund the project.
*If a group of students wish to present at a professional conference, the group should submit one application form (include names and signatures of each participant) one abstract and one acceptance letter.
*The student's original signature(s) indicates that he/she understands all responsibilities in receiving Travel Funds.
*The faculty sponsor’s signature indicates that he/she will work with the student to help him/her with communication skills necessary for the student to represent Dominican University in a professional manner.
*Email the application with signatures, abstract and acceptance letter to in the Academic Affairs office (Guzman 210).
Review Process
The selection committee consists of three faculty members, VP for Student Life and the Associate Provost. Other faculty may be called upon to offer opinions about particular applications. Within three weeks of the application deadline, travel grants will be awarded and students will be notified by the Academic Affairs Office.
Timeline
Please be aware of the application deadlines noted on the grant application. Within three weeks of the application deadline, you will be notified of the decision of the selection committee. If awarded the grant, you will be expected to complete the project within the fiscal year (July 1-June 30). Funds may not be carried from one fiscal year to the next.
Disbursement Request
Grant recipients are responsible for maintaining all receipts and records for reimbursement. You can submit the Check Request Form (which will be emailed to you along with approval notification) as soon as you have your receipts. You only need to submit receipts totaling the amount you were awarded. All receipts for reimbursement must be submitted to the Academic Affairs Office prior to May 31, 2016. Expenses for summer conferences will not be reimbursed unless incurred prior to June 30, 2016.
Group grant recipients need only submit one disbursement form showing the breakdown of expenses with appropriate receipts attached. Distribution of funds within the group is to be determined by the group in consultation with the faculty sponsor.
For questions contact:
June Caminiti @ 415-482-3547
Application Deadlines
Fall Semester: Monday, October 19, 2015
Spring Semester: Friday, February 19, 2016
Email to in Academic Affairs Office (Guzman 210)
2015/2016 Student Research Travel Grant Application
(For students who have been accepted to present at a professional conference)
Instructions:
· Complete form electronically. Handwritten applications will not be accepted.
· Email a copy of your application with typewritten project abstract and acceptance letter to
· Deadlines: October 19, 2015 (Fall) and February 19, 2016 (Spring)
Name(s) of grant participant(s) / Status(Fresh, Soph, Grad, etc.) / Major / E-mail / Signature
Name of Conference: ______
Dates: ______
Location: ______
Title of presentation: ______
Type of presentation: Paper ______Poster ______ Performance ______
Institutional Review Board (IRB) approval required? No_____ Yes _____ IRB # ______
Estimated cost breakdown: Registration ______Transportation ______Lodging ______
Per Diem ______Total Requested: $______
Have you been funded previously? Yes ____ Year funded ______No ____
Faculty Sponsor Signature ______
(By signing this application, you are agreeing to mentor this student to assure a professional oral or poster presentation)