Office of the Associate Vice President for Health Equity and Inclusion

Funding Opportunities

2016-2017

Herman Hooten, MSW Health Equity and Inclusion Travel Stipends

Students

UUHS students in good standing are eligible to apply for travel stipends to attend and/or present their work at a professional meeting that addresses health equity/health disparities. Priority is given for students who are presenting. Please submit your request and budget at least 2 weeks before travel is anticipated. Awards are in the range of $500-$750 ($500 domestic, $750 International). Travel costs will be reimbursed based upon actual costs after return from travel.

UUHS students who identify as under-representedare eligible to apply for travel stipends to present their work at a professional meeting. Please submit your request and budget at least 2 weeks before travel is anticipated. Awards are in the range of $500-$750 ($500 domestic, $750 International). Travel costs will be reimbursed based upon actual costs after return from travel.

UUHS students who identify as under-represented and are in need of support for residency interviews are eligible to apply for travel stipends. Please submit your request and budget at least 2 weeks before travel is anticipated. Awards are in the range of $500-$750 ($500 domestic, $750 International). Travel costs will be reimbursed based upon actual costs after return from travel.

Non-UUHS students who identify as under-represented and are in need of support for residency interviews at UUHS are eligible to apply for travel stipends. Please submit your request and budget at least 2 weeks before travel is anticipated along with your interview invitation. Awards are in the range or $500-$750 ($500 domestic, $750 International). Travel costs will be reimbursed based upon actual costs after return from travel.

Non-UUHS students who identify as under-represented and are scheduled for an Away Rotation at UUHS are eligible to apply for an Away Rotation travel stipend. Please submit your request and budget at least 2 weeks before travel is anticipated along with your invitation for the rotation. Awards are $2,000 and are intended to cover travel, housing, and food costs.

Inquiries and applications may be sent to:

Attn: Funding Opportunities

Office of the Associate Vice President for Health Equity and Inclusion

University of Utah Health Sciences Center

26 South 2000 East, Room 5750B HSEB

Salt Lake City, UT 84112

Phone: 801-585-1934

Fax: 801-581-3338

10/3/2016