Travel Grants

All currently enrolled Appalachian students (graduate and undergraduate) in good academic standing are eligible to apply for a travel grant of up to $300. The grant can be used to defray the cost of travel to present results of their research or creative performance at a professional conference in their field. At this time the Office of Student Research can only fund travel for accepted presenters, we cannot fund travel to simply attend a meeting or conference. Please apply for all OSR Travel Grants at least one month prior to your travel date. When multiple students are presenting at the same meeting, "cost sharing" is highly encouraged. All travel grants are awarded as reimbursements, after the trip has occurred and all receipts have been submitted. Students who expect to incur research expenses related to their research, are encourage to also apply for a Research Grant.

NOTE: Travel Grants can not be used to fund any of the costs associated with designing or printing your poster for presentation. For these costs you are encouraged to apply for a Research Grant.

To Apply

Step 1. Have your faculty advisor complete the Faculty Recommendation Form (PDF), sign it and mail it to: Kathy Weaver, Office of Student Research, Room 385, John E. Thomas Administration Building, Appalachian State University, Boone, NC 28608.

Step 2. Submit the Travel Grant Application Form

Requirements

• The travel must be completed and the request for reimbursement must be made either while the student is still enrolled or within 3 months of graduation.
• Priority will be given to students who also present their work at the Annual Celebration of Student Research and Creative Endeavors at Appalachian.
• A Travel Authorization form (available from your Faculty Advisor) must be completed prior to travel - reimbursements will not be issued after the fact.
• Original receipts or invoices will be required for reimbursement.

Award Notifications

Applications received by the 15th of each month will be reviewed prior to the end of the month. Award notifications will be made at the end of each month.

Final Report

At the completion of the travel, grantees will be asked to submit a Final Report summarizing their experiences at the conference.