Travel Awards
Travel Support for Graduate Students
There is funding at the department, college, and university levels to support graduate student travel to present at conferences. Note that funding from the college and university may be contingent on securing funding from the department, so planning ahead and applying as soon as possible is recommended.
Department of Biology and Biochemistry Student Travel Award
The Department of Biology and Biochemistry offers financial support for current graduate students to travel to conferences and present their research. Up to $500 of the travel, lodging, and registration costs may be covered. To apply, please fill out this form. Send the form, a copy of the abstract you are presenting, and evidence for acceptance of the abstract (if applicable) to the Chair of the Departmental Awards Committee, Kerri Crawford (kmcrawford3@uh.edu). You should also arrange for your research advisor to send a letter of support that includes their planned contribution to your travel costs. Priority will be given to students who:
- Have not received a departmental travel award in the past,
- Are attending national or regional conferences (relative to small, local conferences),
- Have strong support, including partial funding of travel costs, from their research advisor.
Deadline: Due to the wide-ranging schedules of conferences, applications are accepted
on a rolling basis. However, it is encouraged that students apply as soon as they
are able (at least two months prior to travel is advised) (1) to ensure the committee
has time to evaluate the application and (2) because funding is limited.
You may submit an application prior to official acceptance of your abstract (e.g.,
you need to secure departmental funding prior to applying to the Cullen Fellowship
Travel Grant), but any award is contingent on acceptance.
Travel Support for Graduate Students
NSM Graduate Student Conference Travel Award
Deadline: One week before the semester in which the travel will occur
Note that this grant may be contingent on securing funding for travel from the department.
College of Natural Sciences and Mathematics Travel Grant
Cullen Fellowship Travel Grant
Deadline: Two deadlines per year (for travel occurring during that term)
Note that this grant may be contingent on securing funding for travel from the department.