Student Research-Travel Grant
Ohio State University Marion
Student Travel Grants are intended to support travel for presentations at professional research meetings. Ohio State University Marion students may apply for up to $500 to present a paper, poster, performance, or otherwise formally participate (as defined by the academic discipline) in a professional conference. As conference attendance is considered a valuable experience, awards of $200 are also available for students who attend a meeting but not formally participate.
Requests for funds will be considered on a rolling basis.Students should be enrolled in coursework at OSU Marion during semester of travel or semester prior to travel if travel occurs during the summer. Awards are limited to a maximum of two meetings and $1,000 per student with priority given to those who have not previously received grant funding.
To apply, students should submit the following materialsat least four weeks prior to dates of travel:
1. Student travel grant application
2. description of meeting (ideally a copy of the meeting announcement)
3. an itemized budget
4. letter of recommendation from the faculty advisor
5. If student is formally participating (i.e., asking for $500), include a copy of an abstract or description of participation
Application materials can be submitted electronically or as hard copies. Only complete applications will be considered. Please submit application to:
Dr. John Maharry
Director of Honors and Undergraduate Research Opportunities
Ohio State University Marion
166 Morrill Hall
1465 Mt. Vernon Ave.
Marion, OH 43302
Application for
Ohio State University Marion Student Research-Travel Grant
Student Name______
Last First Middle
E-mail address ______
Class Rank ______
College ______Major ______
Name of Conference or meeting: ______
Location of conference or meeting: ______
Dates of Travel: ______
Are you formally participating in the conference proceedings? Yes ____ No _____
If yes, briefly describe your participation: ______
______
______
Have you previously received student travel funding from OSU Marion? Yes ____ No _____
Are you currently enrolled in coursework at OSU Marion Yes ____ No ____
If No, when were you last enrolled in coursework at OSU Marion? ______
Along with this application, I have included the following:
____ Description of meeting
____ Itemized budget
____ Letter of recommendation from the faculty advisor
____ Copy of an abstract or description of participation (if applicable)
Applicant's signature ______
Date
Signature of faculty advisor ______
Date