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Graduate student research and presentation travel award guidelines.

The Graduate and Professional School’s Graduate Student Research and Presentation (RAP) Travel Award supports educational and professional development opportunities for graduate students. The program reimburses students up to $750 for travel expenses associated with academic conferences and research projects in the United States and abroad.  

Additional support for the Graduate and Professional School’s Research and Presentation Travel Awards is generously provided by the George & Barbara Bush Foundation . The George & Barbara Bush Foundation is a dynamic learning environment dedicated to the idea that public service is a noble calling. It works to preserve the historic legacy of President George Bush and support the George Bush Presidential Library and Museum, The Bush School of Government and Public Service and the local community.   

Award Application & Reimbursement Portal

Here you can find information on how to apply for the Travel Award, application eligibility guidelines, and access to the application portal. It is the applicant’s responsibility to review all information provided below before applying.  

UPDATE 01/30/2023:

In compliance with current TAMU travel policies, the Graduate and Professional School is

• Accepting Travel Award applications for domestic travel. (Follow pre-Covid travel guidelines)
• For international applications please do not submit your application until your CONCUR travel request is approved.
• Please download a copy of your approved CONCUR Travel Request Report and include it in the “Travel Purpose and Activities Essay (.pdf)” file that you upload on screen 4 of the application.  
• TO DOWNLOAD: Log into Concur, click on “Requests” at the top, click on the specific travel request, then in the top right click “Print/Email” and select “Travel Request Allocation Report.” 

Applications are considered SUBMITTED when both Committee Chair and Department Head (or proxy) approvals have been received. It is the student’s responsibility to confirm that those approvals are completed and the application is submitted to Grad School Review before the deadline. Please note, applications will be reviewed in the order they are received, and it will take 5-10 business days from the deadline date to receive your decision. We recommend you submit your application as early as possible to allow time for any corrections in the event an application requirement is missing. 

We will review the TAMU Travel Guidelines at the first of every month and reevaluate our policy as needed. Please direct questions to [email protected] .

Eligibility

Before submitting your application, read through the following carefully and ensure that you meet all of the requirements for eligibility.

For travel beginning December 1st, 2022 and beyond, the Travel Award deadlines will revert to our normal quarterly deadline system (see the Travel Dates and Deadlines table below).

Note: Applications are accepted for two deadlines at a time. If you are unable to select your travel dates, please wait until your window opens.

Selection Process

The Research and Presentation Travel Award is designed to support graduate and professional students who are unable to secure full funding for travel from their Committee Chair and/or Department. Committee Chair and Department Head approvals verifies that, to the best of their knowledge, the information provided in the application is accurate and that the student’s chair and department do not have the funds to fully support the student’s travel request.

Limited budget for the Research and Presentation Travel Award program requires a selective application process. The Grad School will base award selection on the quality of the application as determined by the Review Committee. Priority goes to students presenting at conferences, traveling for research, or traveling to attend a conference, in that order. The Grad School will consider other types of travel award applications (e.g. unpaid internship, training courses) that do NOT represent a required part of the student’s academic degree program. The review committee, at their discretion, may make adjustments to ensure an appropriate distribution of awards among students from the various colleges of the University.

Reimbursement

The Graduate Student Research and Presentation Travel Award reimburses travel expenses ONLY up to the award amount and AFTER  other funding sources have been applied. Covered expenses include: lodging, airfare, car rentals, shuttles, gas, conference registration fees, meals, etc. The Award DOES NOT reimburse for meal receipts that include alcohol, materials (e.g. poster printing), supplies, books, equipment, membership fees, or any extra-curricular activities during your trip. Approved awards for virtual conferences will only cover the virtual conference registration fee. Annual membership fees will not be covered. The Grad School will not reimburse for travel outside of your travel window or if the travel does not occur. Students must submit itemized receipts for ALL expenses.

Award Categories

Application requirements.

The Graduate and Professional School will only consider complete applications for the Graduate Student Research and Presentation Travel Award. In order to complete your application, ensure that you’ve included all the required information. Please review the application requirements before beginning your application.

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Travel Awards

Graduate school travel grant.

The Graduate Council Budget Advisory Committee oversees distribution of Graduate School Travel Grants for doctoral students. Since applications typically exceed funds, the committee rates applicants on the following criteria:

Graduate Level

• Although all students are eligible, preference is given to doctoral students who are advanced to candidacy (ABD).
• Support amount limitations are $1000 per year for graduate students in good standing.

Travel Purpose

• Travel to conferences where the student's name appears on the program. Applicants must submit a letter from the conference organizers accepting the student's work/proposal, a copy of the conference program or other conference materials containing the student's name as a participant.
• Travel for dissertation research or professional development. Applicants must include a clear, brief explanation of no more than 250 words, detailing the need for and purposes of travel.

Other Selection Criteria

• Priority is given to applicants who have not received travel grants the previous two semesters
• Visibility/significance of conference
• Departmental support, demonstrated through letters of support and/or additional funding

Other details

• Awards will be coordinated as fully as possible with the graduate student conference, travel or research funding support available through the Graduate Student Organization. Students may apply for both. Amounts received will depend on the funds available and the number of applicants.
• Expenses covered include billed travel or mileage reimbursement, conference registration and lodging. Meals are excluded. Please provide original receipts for all eligible expenses.
• The Graduate School Travel Grant may be used for attendance at virtual conferences.
• Travel awards granted before travel and in excess of $500 are subject to tax withholdings. Travel awards processed as a reimbursement are not.

Application and Award Process

Complete and submit the   Graduate School Travel Grant Application   as a single pdf to [email protected] . All applications, which must be typed, require clear explanations of the purpose of travel, a detailed budget or expense account and the signature of a graduate director or dissertation adviser, indicating their endorsement of the proposal.

Travel must be within six months (before or after) of application submission. Applications are due by   5 p.m . on the   first Friday of July, November or April . Graduate students are eligible to be funded once per academic year.

The Graduate Council Budget Advisory Committee meets three times per year to review applications. Applicants will be notified of the results of their application following that meeting, approximately 30 days after the submission deadline. Grants will be made, if possible, before student travel takes place. Students may apply for expenses related to travel if travel occurred within the time periods specified above and if original receipts are provided.

Rosa Colecchio Travel Award for Dissertation Research Enhancement

Graduate students may apply for the Rosa Colecchio Travel Award for Dissertation Research Enhancement when travel enhances the student's dissertation work in a way that could not be accomplished otherwise. This program is funded through an endowment established through the Binghamton University Foundation by the family of Rosa Romano Colecchio.

Graduate Level 

• Only doctoral students who are advanced to candidacy (ABD) can apply.
• Support amount limitations are $800.
• This program can be use only when travel enhances the student's dissertation work in a way that could not be accomplished otherwise.
• Library materials
• Archival materials
• Original source materials
• Techniques, equipment and methodologies not available on this campus
• Opportunities to carry out extraordinary field research
• This program cannot be used for travel to a professional meeting.
• Awards are based on consideration of well-presented and justified need and the merit of the project.

Other Details

• One or more awards, depending on availability of funds, are made each year.

Application and Award Processes

Complete and submit the   Rosa Colecchio Travel Award for Dissertation Research Enhancement Application    as a single pdf to [email protected], by the   fourth Friday of March . An advisory committee of faculty and graduate students reviews applications. Awards are announced during the last week of April.

Clark Fellowship Travel and Research Grant

Note: The Clark Fellowship Travel and Research Grant is only available to current Clark Fellowship recipients .

An advisory committee oversees distribution of Clark Fellowship Travel and Research Grants to graduate students who receive the Clifford D. Clark Diversity Fellowships for Graduate Students. Since applications typically exceed funds, the committee awards funding on a competitive basis and rates applicants on the following criteria:

• Although all Clark Fellows are eligible, preference is given to doctoral students who are advanced to candidacy (ABD).
• Support amount limitations are $1,000 per year.

Award Purpose

• Travel to conferences where the student is the presenting author. Applicants must submit a letter from the conference organizers accepting the student's work/proposal, a copy of the conference program or other conference materials containing the student's name as a presenting author.
• Travel for research. Applicants must include a clear, brief explanation of no more than 250 words, detailing the need for and purposes of travel. This application should be accompanied by a short statement of support by the student's graduate advisor, the graduate director of the student's program or the chair of the student's department.
• Materials and/or supplies that contribute to the successful completion of a graduate degree program.
• Priority is given to applicants who have not received a Clark Fellowship Travel and Research Grant for the previous two semesters
• Visibility/significance/diversity of conference
• Type of presentation, where preference is given to papers over posters, though this may depend on individual programs
• Department support, demonstrated through letters of support and/or additional funding
• Amounts received will depend on the funds available and the number of applicants.
• Travel expenses covered include billed travel or mileage reimbursement, conference registration and lodging. Meals are excluded. Please provide original receipts for all eligible expenses. 

Complete and submit the   Clark Fellowship Travel and Research Grant Application   as a single .pdf document to [email protected]. All applications, which must be typed, require clear explanations of the purpose of the requested funds, a detailed budget or expense account and the signature of a graduate director or dissertation adviser, indicating their endorsement of the proposal.

The advisory committee meets to review applications once each semester. Applicants will be notified of the results of their application following that meeting. Grants will be made, if possible, before student travel takes place. Students may apply for expenses related to travel if travel occurred within the time periods specified above and if original receipts are provided.

Graduate Student Organization Travel Grant

All graduate students in good standing (as determined by the Graduate School) may apply for travel reimbursement through the Graduate Student Organization (GSO) Graduate Student Conference and Travel Research Fund (GSCTRF).

If awarded, the GSCTRF reimburses students up to 60% of their eligible travel expenses, with a   maximum of $400 per academic year . Students may receive a maximum of $2,800 in GSCTRF funds during their academic career at Binghamton University.

Complete and submit a GSCTRF application on the GSO's website ( https://gsobinghamton.org/forms/ ). Note that all aspects of this process are handled by the GSO not the Graduate School . All applications must be submitted online and require expense documentation, including original receipts for expenses and an abstract of the presentation or copy of the conference program documenting the student's participation. A guide for assistance completing an application can also be found at the same link.

The application is due within 30 days of the conference or trip and cannot reimburse any taxes or fees. Applications will not be accepted before the trip has occurred.

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Travel Awards

Please note, please note:.

• Travel Booking Restrictions: Domestic booking, including all U.S. territories, reopened July 1, 2021. International travel remains restricted.
• Exceptions will be granted for essential international travel, which is travel critical to UWM’s mission, which cannot be rescheduled and is for work that must be conducted in person.   Public health guidance  should be reviewed before requesting an exception.
• Exceptions will be managed and approved by Risk Management and designated campus leadership through the TMEA ( Travel and Miscellaneous Expense Authorization ) process. Each request will be reviewed for health and safety considerations. Approved travel may be booked through Concur or with an agent.
• If you must request an exception for international travel, please read the university’s  International Travel Policy . This policy establishes procedures and restrictions for certain international travel that may pose increased risks.
• Students may apply for travel assistance from the Graduate School by submitting a  Graduate Student Travel Support Application . In the application, students must upload proof that they are presenting, performing or exhibiting at the specified event.
• Please email  [email protected]  for questions and assistance or contact Tiffany Nation, graduate student travel coordinator at the Graduate School at  [email protected] . Or call 414-229-7108.
• Guide to Receiving Your Reimbursement
• Graduate Student Travel Support Application

The Graduate Student Travel Awards offer funding to UWM master’s and doctoral students for presenting scholarly and creative works developed in UWM graduate degree programs. Students can use travel awards to participate in academic or professional activities such as conferences, performances or exhibitions. These can be important professional development opportunities where students can receive feedback on their work and grow their professional networks. Travel awards are most often used to present work at major regional, national or international meetings in students’ disciplines. Because students receive a single allocation for their entire time in their degree, they should consult their advisors on how to use this support most effectively. Funding is provided as reimbursement of expenses after the travel has been completed.

Eligibility

• Travelers must be enrolled in a graduate degree program (not a certificate).
• Travelers must be actively presenting, performing or exhibiting at the conference or other academic event, and must be officially recognized by the sponsoring organization. Evidence confirming participation is required before funds will be released. This typically takes the form of a letter or notice of acceptance, or of a link to, or PDF of, the program schedule. If this is not available in advance of travel, a student may apply with a contingent approval letter from some other source (such as a research advisor), but reimbursement will not be provided after travel without official confirmation.
• Because forms of academic presentation and engagement are variable, other justifications for travel can be considered on a case-by-case basis.
• Applications are not accepted for travel occurring after graduation from the program.
• Travel that is not eligible for these awards includes: travel for conference attendance without presenting; job interviews; accessing libraries, galleries or other research archives, and travel for fieldwork or off-campus placements.

Application

• Please visit the Graduate Student Travel Support Application to apply.
• Travelers will be asked to detail the expected expenses in their request for funds.
• Travelers are encouraged to submit applications as far as possible before the event.
• Applications must be completed and submitted before travel occurs. Post-travel applications will not be accepted.
• Travelers are also encouraged to seek travel support through their degree program to supplement any award received through the Graduate Student Travel Awards.

Limitations

Doctoral students are allotted a total of $1,000 for travel expenses while enrolled in their UWM degree program. Master’s students are allotted a total of $500 for travel expenses while enrolled in their UWM degree program. These funds can be spent on a single trip or can be spread across multiple trips. The Graduate School will retain records of the amount of funds available to each student based on the expenses incurred.

A student who receives support as a master’s student and subsequently enrolls in a UWM doctoral program can be allotted the full amount for both degrees, a total of $1,500. The allocation for the doctoral portion of the degree cannot be used until the master’s degree is completed.

Travelers can combine Graduate School travel funding with travel funding from AOP or university fellowships. Students who have travel funding from fellowships must use fellowship funding for travel first, because it likely will not carry over beyond the term of the fellowship.

The maximum amount of travel funding from all Graduate School sources, including funding from Travel Awards, AOP, DDF, DGSF and other Graduate School fellowship travel funding, cannot exceed $1,500 for a single trip. Exceptions will only be made in extraordinary circumstances with the approval of the dean of the Graduate School.

Travel Awards can be augmented with travel funding from extramural or program-level sources other than AOP and Graduate School fellowship travel funding.

Travel Guidelines

• Awardees must comply with the state and campus travel policies and procedures and any other school or college instructions. This includes the rule that travelers will only be reimbursed for eligible expenses for the least expensive method of travel, which is not necessarily by automobile. In other words, you may travel by whatever method you choose, but your reimbursement will be limited to the least expensive method.
• The cost of driving must be less than the cost of commercial airfare, including necessary costs of lodging, meals, and other incidentals that may be associated with automobile travel.
• If it’s not completed, you will be ineligible for mileage reimbursement on your trips.
• Please complete your Vehicle Use Agreement (Driver Authorization) via the online   https://fleetportal.wi.gov/ .
• The Guide to Receiving Your Reimbursement has important information on making travel arrangements and the documentation that you will need for reimbursement of eligible expenses.

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Aacr undergraduate scholar awards.

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Undergraduate Scholarship

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Undergraduate Scholarship Program

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Margaret Foti Foundation Undergraduate Prizes for Cancer Research

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Student Travel Award

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FASEB Mentored Travel Award

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Summer Research Opportunities

Introduction to cancer research careers (icrc).

National Cancer Institute (NCI), Bethesda, Maryland For undergraduates, postbaccalaureates (within two years), or graduate students. Two-day visit to the NIH. Tour the facilities of the NCI and the NIH, listen to and network with research fellows, and potentially interview for an internship with NCI Investigators. Transportation and accommodations provided. Learn more.

Undergraduate Research Capstone Program

American Society for Microbiology, Washington, D.C. For undergraduates from groups underrepresented in the microbiological sciences who have participated in an undergraduate summer research program at a U.S.-based institution. Stipend to cover attendance at ASM Annual Meeting. Must submit an abstract to ASM Annual Meeting. Learn more.

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Research Experiences for Undergraduates

Virginia Tech- Wake Forest School of Biomedical Engineering and Sciences, Blacksburg, Virginia For undergraduate students with an interest in modeling and simulation in systems biology. Ten-week summer research experience under the direction of a faculty member. $3,500 scholarship reimbursement, on-campus housing and meals provided, use of public transportation. Learn more.

Summer Undergraduate Research Experience (SURE)

University of Oklahoma, Oklahoma City, Oklahoma For undergraduate students. Nine-week summer research experience under the direction of a faculty member. $3,000 stipend, housing provided. Learn more .

Summer Undergraduate Research Fellowship (SURF)

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Dana-Farber / Harvard Cancer Center, Boston, Massachusetts For high school sophomore, juniors, or seniors OR college undergraduates who are minority, first-generation college, or economically disadvantaged. Resident or attending school in MA. Eight-10-week summer research experience under the direction of a faculty member. Salary provided. Learn more .

Short-Term Education Program for Underrepresented Persons (STEP-UP)

National Institute of Diabetes and Digestive and Kidney Diseases (NIDDK) For underrepresented undergraduate and high school students interested in NIDDK mission areas including diabetes, endocrinology, metabolism, nutrition, obesity and digestive, liver, urologic, kidney, and hematologic diseases. Eight-12-week summer research experience under the direction of a faculty member in various locations. Up to $2,500 high school or $3,500 undergraduate stipend. Learn more .

Summer Experience at MD Anderson Cancer Center

The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center, Houston, Texas For high school, undergraduate, graduate, and medical students. Ten-week summer research experience under the direction of a faculty member. Stipend provided. Learn more .

CPRIT CURE Summer Undergraduate Research Program

The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center, Houston, Texas For undergraduate students interested in cancer research. A ten-week hands on cancer-research experience under the mentorship of leaders in the cancer research field and multi-generational in laboratory mentoring teams. A $6,000 stipend provides travel allowance and living expenses during the internship. All undergraduate students are welcomed to apply; US citizenship or permanent residency is not required. Learn more .

Undergraduate Summer Research Program

SUNY Downstate Medical Center, Brooklyn, New York For undergraduate students who have historically been underrepresented in biomedical and health professions. Eight-week summer research experience under the direction of a faculty member. $3,000 fellowship. Housing not provided. Learn more .

Summer Training and Research (STAR)

University of Maryland School of Public Health, College Park, Maryland For undergraduate students from under-represented minority groups, disadvantaged backgrounds, and/or have a disability. Two consecutive summers of a 10-week research training and career development program to enhance students’ potential to apply for and complete graduate degrees in biomedical and behavioral science relevant to preventing and treating cardiovascular disease. Learn more .

Mini-Med Summer Camp

Drexel University College of Medicine, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania For high school students and college freshmen with an interest in biomedical research and medical school. Six-week summer experience. Learn more .

Summer Undergraduate Research Fellowship

Drexel University College of Medicine, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania For undergraduate students. Ten-week summer program for students wishing to explore biomedical research careers. Learn more .

High School Summer Research Program

Roswell Park Cancer Institute, Buffalo, New York For high school juniors. Seven-week summer research experience under the direction of a faculty member. Paid housing available. $2520 stipend for participants. Limited scholarship funds for minority students. $35 application fee. Learn more .

Summer Internship Program in Biomedical Research (SIP)

National Institutes of Health (NIH), Bethesda, Maryland For high school and undergraduate students. Highly competitive summer research experience under the direction of an NIH mentor. Locations in Maryland, North Carolina, Arizona, Montanta, Maine, and Michigan. Monthly stipend between $1,700 and $2,200 provided. Please read requirements carefully and apply starting in November. Learn more .

Robert H. Lurie Comprehensive Cancer Center of Northwestern University, Chicago, Illinois For undergraduate students who are underrepresented (minority, first-generation college) in the biomedical sciences and interested in conducting cancer research.  Students engage in eight-week summer laboratory research experience under the direction of a faculty member. Stipend amount is $3,400 plus housing and travel for out of town students. Learn more .

Summer Research Program

Monmouth University School of Science, West Long Branch, New Jersey For undergraduate or M.S.-level graduate students. A limited number of openings are available for senior high school students. Twelve-week collaborative summer research experience under the direction of a faculty member. Salary provided. Learn more .

Pipline Programs

The University of Chicago Pritzker School of Medicine, Chicago, Illinois For high school and undergraduate students. Eight to ten-week summer research experiences under the direction of a faculty member. Multiple programs and accompanying stipends. Learn more .

Eugene and Ruth Roberts Summer Student Academy

City of Hope, Duarte, California For undergraduate or advanced high school students. Ten-week summer research experience under the direction of a faculty member. $4,000 stipend. Learn more .

City of Hope, Duarte, California For high school or undergraduate students from underrepresented populations who are interested in cancer research as a career. Twelve-week summer research experience under the direction of a faculty member. $4,000 stipend. Learn more .

Undergraduate Training Program (UTP)

Loma Linda University School of Medicine, Loma Linda, California For undergraduate students. Nine-week summer research experience under the direction of a faculty member. Salary provided. Learn more .

High School Summer Enrichment Science Academy

Howard University, Washington, D.C. For rising juniors and seniors, especially underrepresented minorities or financially disadvantaged. Six-week residential summer enrichment science academy that exposes students to prerequisite classes required for a pharmacy or other health professions degree. Housing, meals, course materials (books, pens, pencils, paper, etc.) all covered. Learn more .

Summer Fellowship Program in Biomedical Research for High School Students

The Wistar Institute, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania For high school students in the Philadelphia School District. Eight-week summer research experience under the direction of a faculty member. Stipend up to $2,050. Learn more .

Young Scholars Program

Northeastern University, Boston, Massachusetts For high school sophomores or juniors with aptitude in mathematics and science, resident within 50 miles of Northeastern. Six-week summer research experience under the direction of a faculty member. Learn more .

High School Summer Internship Program in Research

Magee-Womens Research Institute and Foundation, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania For high school juniors and seniors. Four-week summer research experience under the direction of a faculty member. Salary provided. Learn more .

Equity Summer Research Program

Oregon Health and Science University, Portland, Oregon For undergraduate students who have experienced social or economic disadvantages. Eight-10-week summer research experience under the direction of a faculty member. Salary provided. Limited support may be available for housing assistance. Likely deadline: 4/2 Learn more .

Educational Outreach/Scientific Scholars Program

Forsyth Institute, Cambridge, Massachusetts For Boston Public high school students. Others may apply as unpaid/volunteer. Eight-week summer research experience under the direction of a faculty member. Paid internship. Learn more .

Apprenticeship Bridge to College (ABC) High School Program

Loma Linda University School of Medicine, Loma Linda, California For high school juniors or seniors interested in a summer health disparities research internship. Eight-week summer research experience under the direction of a faculty member. Salary provided. Learn more .

Summer High School Volunteer Program

Lombardi Comprehensive Cancer Center, Washington, D.C. For rising high school seniors. Eight-week summer research experience under the direction of a research scientist. Learn more .

PostBacc​ala​​ureate Programs

Johns Hopkins Univ.— Post-baccalaureate Research Education Program Virginia Tech—Post-baccalaureate Research Education Program NIH—Post Baccalaureate Intramural Research Training Award University of New Mexico—Post-baccalaureate Research Education Program

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STARS Awards

Modeshift stars awards, what is modeshift stars.

Modeshift STARS is a national accreditation programme for schools who want to improve their pupils’ health and wellbeing through active and sustainable travel. It can also help to directly impact and improve the environment around schools to the benefit of the wider school community.

STARS Travel Plans help to promote more active and sustainable modes of travel for the school journey, by encouraging pupils and their families to reduce the number of journeys made by car and to use active travel modes such as cycling, walking and scooting.

The online STARS system supports schools to develop, deliver and monitor a travel plan that tracks their progress as they achieve their aims and objectives, and set targets.

STARS can be used by all types of schools from Early Years establishments to Primary, Secondary and SEND schools as well as Independent schools. All schools in England are already registered on the site which is free to use and is supported by Active Travel England.

The annual National School Travel Awards ceremony recognises schools that have demonstrated excellence in growing levels of walking, wheeling and other forms of sustainable and active trave l within their school community.    

How do you take part in the national school travel awards?

Gain stars accreditation.

Work through the Modeshift STARS system to create a travel plan, record travel data and log and deliver activities in school

Get Nominated for the Regional Awards

Once you have gained STARS Accreditation your school can be nominated by your local authority for the Modeshift STARS Regional Awards

National School Travel Awards

The winners of the Modeshift STARS Regional Awards are invited to attend the Modeshift STARS National School Travel Awards

The Modeshift STARS National School Travel Awards

Local authorities are able to nominate up to three schools in each of the four categories:

• Modeshift STARS National Early Years Establishment of the Year
• Modeshift STARS National Primary School of the Year
• Modeshift STARS National Secondary School of the Year
• Modeshift STARS National SEND School of the Year

All nominated schools will be invited to attend one of our Regional Awards events that take place in November. The shortlisted  ‘Modeshift STARS Regional Schools of the Year’ are then invited to represent their respective areas and join industry experts at the National School Travel Awards event where the national winners are announced.

Ross Butcher, National Chair of Modeshift:   ‘These schools are a shining example for every other school in the country to follow and have demonstrated that it is possible to get more people travelling actively on the journey to school. Together we are making a real difference on the journey to school.’  

Should you require any more details about the National STARS School Travel Awards nominations then please do not hesitate to contact your participating local authority using the ‘Contact’ form on this website.

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Previous modeshift stars national school travel awards.

Portcullis House 5th March 2019

Modeshift STARS National School Travel Awards

Houses of Parliament 24th April 2018

Modeshift STARS Regional Awards

November 2017

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Travel Awards

*important notice*, the 2022~2023 “travel awards improvement act” has added important changes..

• The maximum individual award for both Conference & Research Travel(regardless of domestic or International) has been increased to $800 from $400.
• An applicant may combine Travel Awards with other funds , but all other funds must be declared and GPSG funds may only be used once all other funds are exhausted. Non-declaration of funds is an honor code violation.
• An applicant must be enrolled in the Spring semester for travel from January through June , or the Fall semester for travel from July to December .
• The STAC shall recommend awards decision to the Senate at the meeting immediately following the conclusion of an application deadline.
• The Reimbursement period has been reduced from 30 days to 15 days .

You can download and read the full bill here .

Application Timeline Guide: If you’re traveling on…

Apply by- december 1st 2023.

Senate Approval happens on: January 2024

Apply By- January 1st 2024

Senate Approval happens on: February 2024

Apply By- February 1st 2024

Senate Approval happens on: March 2024

Apply By- March 1st 2024

Senate Approval happens on: April 2024

Apply By- March 15th 2024

Apply by- august 1st 2024.

Senate Approval happens on: September 2024

Apply By- August 1st 2023

Senate Approval happens on: September 2023

Apply By- September 1st 2023

Senate Approval happens on: October 2023

Apply By- October 1st 2023

Senate Approval happens on: November 2023

Apply By- November 1st 2023

Senate Approval happens on: December 2023

Be sure to read the FAQ & Travel Awards Process before applying!

FAQ & Travel Awards Process

What is the Travel Fund and how does it work?

GPSG provides funding for graduate and professional students traveling for research or educational conferences through Individual and Group Travel Awards. Students interested in receiving a Travel Award must apply well in advance of their intended travel date(s). All applications are reviewed by the Travel Awards Committee, a standing committee of the GPSG Senate, and approved by the full Senate. This is a very competitive process, and we receive many applications each cycle.

Like all other GPSG revenue, Travel Awards are funded by student fees. Travel Awards are processed as reimbursements; we cannot disburse funds until after your travel has been completed.

Before applying, you must review the Travel Awards Process below. Please also read the FAQs (Coming soon) and review the grading rubric .

Will this affect my financial aid eligibility?

Please note: receiving a travel award may have implications for your financial aid eligibility. In addition, travel award funds may be considered as taxable income. Because every student’s financial situation is different, please email the Office of Scholarships and Student Aid at [email protected] or call their office at (919) 962-8396 to inquire further about how receiving this award may impact you.

Eligibility

Applicants for Travel Awards must meet the following base criteria:

• Currently enrolled graduate or professional student at UNC Chapel Hill in good academic standing. Students cannot apply for an award for traveling taking place after they are scheduled to graduate.
• Enrolled during the semester corresponding to the travel
• Has NOT received GPSG Travel Award in the past two (2) years

An applicant may combine TAs with other funds, but all other funds must be declared and GPSG funds may only be used once all other funds are exhausted. Non-declaration of funds is an honor code violation.

To learn more about the eligibility and grading criteria, please review the Travel Awards Regulations .

Application

GPSG accepts Travel Award applications year-round for travel occurring during the academic year (September 1st to August 31st), but you must apply for an award based on your travel dates. This means you can apply for a Travel Award well in advance if receiving an award is critical to your travel plans.

Applications shall be due no later than the 1 st of the month prior to which the travel occurs, with the exception of May travel, which will be due on the 15 th of March to give the committee enough time to evaluate applications. (i.e. for travel any time in January, applications are due Dec 1 st ). See table below for full details.

Timeline/When do I need to apply by?

Refer to the “Application Timeline Guide” above!

*July and August cycle review will be conducted by summer governance

After the application deadline, the Travel Awards Committee will review the applications and make a recommendation to the  GPSG Senate . Pending Senate approval, the Travel Awards Committee Chair will notify applicants if they have received an award. Following travel, applicants must follow the appropriate procedure (outlined below) to receive reimbursement.

International Travelers

Per University policy, students traveling internationally must complete additional steps ahead of their travel.

UNC Global Travel Registry 

Anyone traveling internationally in affiliation with the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill must register the trip in the university’s Global Travel Policies(GTP) .  The GTP is UNC’s central reporting and communication system for affiliates traveling abroad.  The GTP informs university officials of any UNC affiliates who may be traveling in a particular world area at any given time.  The information travelers provide is restricted to authorized departmental and university administrators and is used only to facilitate communication with travelers who may be in a global crisis situation.  Some students on approved programs offered through the Office of Study Abroad or through a professional school administrator may be pre-registered and, in such instances, would not need to register independently.  For more information, please contact Andrew Hunt with UNC Global at 919.962.6022 or [email protected] .

Insurance Coverage Abroad 

Anyone traveling abroad in affiliation with the university must also enroll in the international health, evacuation, and repatriation insurance program established by the UNC System Office and administered by GeoBlue, which can be found under International Health and Evacuation Insurance section in Global Travel Policies(GTP) . To enroll, please contact Janet Hoernke in Risk Management Services at 919.962.6681 or [email protected] . Some students on approved programs offered through the Office of Study Abroad or through a professional school administrator may be pre-enrolled and, in such instances, would not need to enroll independently. For other travel not affiliated with UNC, we encourage you to review your insurance coverage before traveling and, if necessary, consider purchasing a supplemental policy to cover you while abroad.

Travel Warnings and Alerts

The university monitors State Department Travel Advisories, CDC Travel Health Notices, and daily world news briefings and security alerts.  In accordance with this and other available information, the university assigns an appropriate travel risk level for each world country. Travel to countries with elevated risk levels carries certain implications for university-related travel.  Click here for a list of countries with elevated travel risks as well as information on additional requirements for traveling to these nations. For additional travel information, resources, and tips visit Global Travel Policies(GTP) .

Reimbursement

Students who have already received a GPSG Travel Award should follow the instructions below for reimbursement. This is NOT an application for a Travel Award.

Requests for payment cannot be submitted until  after  your travel has concluded (unless an exception is granted by the Travel Awards Chair) but must be submitted within 15 days of its conclusion.

You will be asked to submit several pieces of documentation in this form, including:

• Direct Deposit Form (if not already on payroll)
• A copy of the conference schedule or a letter of acceptance
• A signed letter from your research advisor or supervisor confirming the details of your travel
• A report (300-400 words) on your conference or research experience

Please collect this documentation in advance, as you must have all of it in order to submit the form. If you have any questions regarding this form or the reimbursement process more generally, please contact the  GPSG VP for Finance .

Form for reimbursement.

If any other questions remain, please contact the Travel Awards Committee Chair .

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Graduate Student Council Travel Awards

The Kansas State University Graduate Student Council (GSC) offers travel awards to support graduate student travel to professional events. Participation in these events provides students with opportunities to advance their research and build their professional network. Attending professional events also enhances the graduate student experience as well as the visibility of the university.

Travel awards are intended for students with limited or no additional travel funding, and students are encouraged to use departmental funds, if available, before using GSC travel funds. GSC travel awards are distributed on a competitive basis through a formal application process. Funding for the travel awards is provided by the Graduate School, funds allocated to the GSC from the Student Governing Associat ion, and the Kansas NASA Space Grant.

Eligibility Criteria

• The priority of GSC Travel Awards is to provide travel support to students presenting research or scholarly/creative work at professional conferences and meetings. Students who are not presenting work at a conference may apply for travel funding, but priority will be given to those presenting research or creative/scholarly work.
• Applicants must be enrolled in a graduate degree program at K-State and must be in good academic standing (have at least a 3.0 cumulative GPA).
• Graduate students are not eligible to receive a GSC travel award if they graduate before their event begins.
• Research or creative/scholarly work that will be presented must have been completed during the student’s graduate career at K-State. The GSC will not fund travel for work completed during an applicant’s undergraduate career or while pursing graduate studies at another institution.
• Within a fiscal year (July 1-June 30), a graduate student may be awarded a maximum of $500 for domestic travel (within the U.S.). If a graduate student engages in international travel (outside the U.S.), he or she may be awarded a maximum of $750 within a fiscal year. Students may NOT receive $500 for domestic travel and $750 for international travel within a fiscal year, but may receive a maximum of $750 for the fiscal year if they engage in international travel or a combination of international and domestic travel. See Award Criteria and Amounts for details.

Application deadlines

The application deadline is the first of the month, two months prior to the month in which your event officially begins. The deadline is NOT two months prior to the start of your event. For example, if your event is scheduled to begin any day in July, you must apply by May 1.

For an event that occurs across two or more months , you must submit an application for the month in which that event begins. For example, if attending an event that is held August 31-September 2, you must submit an application for the August month of travel (apply by June 1).

If you are not sure of the application deadline for your specific travel event, please contact [email protected] .

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Application and award process

Step 1 - apply for gsc travel award.

Complete the online application (accessible below) by the respective deadline for the start date of the event you plan to attend.

You may review a sample application (pdf) to see what information is required in the application.

Information/documentation needed for application:

• Proof of presentation/activity (if available): If you plan to giv e a presentation or actively participat e in the event in some other way, you must provide documentation that verifies your activity. Please upload the documentation in the application if you have it. If you do not have this documentation yet, you still must apply by the deadline and indicate in the application that you plan to give a presentation. If selected for funding, you will be required to submit this documentation prior to travel.

Major professor endorsement form: The Major Professor Endorsement Form must be completed with your major professor's signature and uploaded in the online application. The form may be completed electronically with an electronic signature. The form also may be printed, signed, and scanned as a PDF to be uploaded in the application form. A form with the major professor's name typed in the signature line will NOT be accepted. Endorsement by your department head or graduate program director is also acceptable if unable to obtain a signature by your major professor .

Applications to fund travel to events that have a start date prior to June 1, 2024 are no longer being accepted.

Step 2 - Monthly application review

• Applications are reviewed and award allocations are made on a monthly basis after each application deadline. Applicants are ranked by points awarded per criteria . Awards are allocated beginning with the highest ranked applications, and priority is given to applicants who are presenting research, scholarly, or creative work.
• Authorship – applicants giving presentations will be funded in the following manner based on their authorship status: first author, second author, third author or below
• Date of application – as a final resort, date of application will be used to allocate awards, with preference given to those with the earliest application submission dates

Step 3 - Notification of award recipients

• No more than 10 business days after the application submission deadline, travel award applicants are notified via email of whether or not they have been selected to receive a travel award. A list of award recipients is posted online.

Step 4 - Travel occurs Step 5 -Submit reimbursement materials

• Submit reimbursement materials no later than 10 business days after the last day of travel.
• If you plan to engage in other travel before or after attending your event, please notify the GSC ( [email protected] ) as soon as possible.

Step 6 - Receive reimbursement funds

• Allow 2-6 weeks after submitting reimbursement materials to receive your reimbursement.
• If enrolled in direct deposit, reimbursement will be disbursed directly to your designated account. If you are not enrolled in direct deposit, reimbursement will be sent in the form of a check to your address provided on the W-9 form.
• If the travel award recipient is not able to pay for his or her travel upfront, many departments are willing to cover the award recipient's travel expenses up to the amount of awarded funds prior to the travel and the department will be reimbursed directly by the GSC after the travel. Prior to travel, please contact your department office for more information about this arrangement.

Reimbursement

If you are allocated a GSC travel award, the funds will be disbursed to you after your event. However, we recommend that you familiarize yourself with the reimbursement process as soon as you are awarded a travel grant so that you can make sure to have all the necessary documentation ready after your event.

Award criteria and amounts

Event type, 2-16 points.

• Held outside the United States = 16 points
• Held inside the United States = 8 points
• National Conference/Meeting = 8 points
• Regional Conference/Meeting = 3 points
• Travel for study abroad, special classes, research purposes, career fairs, local conference (within a 60 mile radius of Manhattan, KS)

Event Involvement, 5-10 points

Giving a talk/oral presentation, presentating a poster, giving a recital presenting a work of art or design

• Serving as a commentator, discussant, panelist, or workshop coordinator = 7 points
• Participating on a case study team = 6 points
• Author of a presentation but not giving the presentation = 5 points
• Attending a conference but not presenting or actively participating in ways listed above, studying abroad, taking special classes, conducting research, or attending a workshop

Authorship, 2-8 points

• 1st/Primary author = 8 points
• 2nd author = 6 points
• 3rd author or below = 5 points
• Commentator, discussant, panelist, or workshop coordinator = 4 points

GSC Involvement, 1/2 - 1 point

GSC involvement is not a requiremnet for receiving a travel award, but you will earn more points for engaging in GSC leadership or activities, which makes you eligible for a higher award amount. Report all involvement completed within the 12 months prior to your relevant travel award application deadline. For example, if you are applying for July travel award, the application deadline is May 1. Please report your engagement between May 1 of the current year to May 1 of the previous year. Involvement will be verified with GSC and Graduate School records.

• GSC officer
• GSC committee chair or member
• Graduate student senator
• GSC representative on a university committee
• Graduate School Amabassador
• Research and the State (fall)
• K-State Graduate Research, Arts, and Discovery Forum (spirng)
• Three Minute Thesis Competition
• Research and the state
• K-State Graduate Research, Arts, and Discovery Forum
• GSC fundraiser
• Professional Development seminar
• GSC meeting

Note: Attendance points will not be granted for attending an event at which you are presenting and/or volunteering

Short response section, 1 point

Completing this section is optional. You will earn 1 point for each item if you provide a sufficient and relevant response.

• In 50 words or less, tell us why it is important for you to attend this event in terms of how your attendance at this event will promote your professional development. That is, how will your participation in this event improve your academic standing, job prosepects, etc.
• In 50 words or less, describe the research/work you will be presenting using lanugage that can be understood by people who are not experts in your discipline.
• If you are not presenting work at the event you are attending, describe the focus of the research, scholarship, or creative work that you do as part if your graduate program of study.

Award Amounts

Award amounts are determined by points earned in the application based on criteria outlined above .

Additional funding sources

Submission of an application for a GSC travel award does not guarantee funds will be awarded. The GSC travel awards are competitive. The GSC has a limited amount of funds for travel awards and often receives more applications than can be funded. Therefore, students are encouraged to seek funding from other sources and should explore these options well in advance of their travel event.

College travel awards

Many colleges have travel award programs to support professional travel for graduate students. Follow the links below for your respective college to learn about their travel award program. If your college is not listed, contact your college dean's office to ask whether they offer financial travel support for graduate students.

College of Arts and Sciences

College of Education

College of Engineering

College of Human Ecology

College of Veterinary Medicine

Department/program funding

Your home department or graduate program also might offer travel support for you to attend conferences or for other academic or professional travel. Consult with your major professor, department head, or graduate program director to find out whether your department or program has funds available to support your travel. You should also ask your major professor whether he or she has funds from a research grant or other sources to support your travel.

Student Governing Association (SGA) travel funding

The Student Governing Association (SGA) offers travel grants, but the application must be submitted by a student organization, not an individual student. If you are involved with a student organization that is registered with the Center for Student Involvement, consult with the officers of that organization about applying for funding to support your professional travel. The Student Allocations Funding Request form is available in OrgCentral. You may be prompted to login to OrgCentral with your K-State eid and password to access this form.

Professional associations

Many professional associations offer travel awards to students attending their meetings/conferences. Research the website of the conference you plan to attend or contact conference organizers to ask whether the association offers travel funding for students. Additionally, explore grants and funding opportunities throughout the year. Many professional, private, and government organizations offer funding to support graduate student research/scholarship, including research-related travel.

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I’ve been an enthusiastic award traveler for over a decade, using points and miles earned from credit cards to book flights, hotels and more. Award travel has granted me experiences that would have otherwise been over my budget, helping me explore the world, spend time with loved ones and get where I’m going in comfort.

I’m grateful for my hobby and eager to share it with curious friends and family. However, award travel has complexities and pitfalls that make it risky.

I’ve learned over the years that introducing others to award travel requires a degree of care, so here are five guidelines I use when I welcome new players to the points and miles game.

1. Set realistic expectations

According to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, the average U.S. household spent over $1,850 on transportation and lodging for out-of-town trips in 2022. With that figure in mind, I’m not surprised people commonly get into award travel as a way to cut costs. But while “get a credit card and travel for free” sounds alluring, the reality is it’s not free and not that simple.

Booking with points and miles takes varying degrees of effort, depending on where you want to go and how luxuriously you want to travel. In addition to planning your itinerary, you’ll have to figure out which airline and hotel programs you’ll use to book it.

Once you earn enough points and miles, there’s no guarantee the airplane seat or hotel night will be available. Even when they are, booking them may involve out-of-pocket costs, such as taxes, fuel surcharges or resort fees . In short, it’s no sure bet.

To manage expectations, I paint an honest picture of award travel. While it’s not a golden ticket to first class seats and presidential suites, it can help you travel for less.

2. Start small

Since I started collecting points and miles in 2010, I’ve opened over 80 credit cards in pursuit of sign-up bonuses, spending rewards and other benefits. I've sometimes averaged more than one new credit card per month.

I can handle that volume because I’ve worked up to it, learning how to manage my credit and loyalty accounts over the years. But a beginner attempting that same pace would be like a student driver entering a Formula One race.

I encourage newbies to start small and set an achievable travel goal (like booking one flight or hotel stay with points) and figure out how best to meet it. That narrow focus provides an opportunity to learn the ins and outs of award travel without getting overwhelmed. If things go well, ramping up is easy. If not, the cost of failure is low.

3. Emphasize good financial habits

You’re not likely to ding your credit score by trying chess or snorkeling, but getting into award travel generally involves opening (and monitoring) various financial and loyalty accounts.

Richard Kerr, vice president of travel at Bilt Rewards, says that award travelers must set their priorities appropriately.

“Rewards never outweigh interest and fees,” Kerr said, who adds that it's important to make sure "the well-being of your personal finances always comes first in your pursuit of points and miles.”

According to data from the Federal Reserve, credit card annual percentage rates averaged more than 20% in 2023. Meanwhile, when redeemed for travel, most points and miles are worth just 1 to 2 cents.

Mismanaging accounts can be costly, so I stress the importance of organization and fiscal responsibility. I implore new award travelers to pay their credit card balances on time and in full and warn them against overspending. I also offer tips for keeping track of accounts and due dates and share my organizational tools where needed.

4. Follow along 

Points and miles can open a lot of doors, but throwing folks in the deep end to fend for themselves can do more harm than good.

Once I introduce someone to award travel, I feel some responsibility for the outcome, so I offer my continued assistance as needed to help them stay afloat.

I try to proactively check in with folks about their progress and ensure they’re meeting spending requirements, managing accounts and avoiding unnecessary costs. If all goes well initially, I keep them apprised of future opportunities (like award sales or outsized credit card bonuses ).

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• September 30th for Fall or later travel
• January 31st for Spring or later travel
• April 30th for Summer travel
• Award must be received prior to travel dates

Please download our how-to guide for graduate student travel processing below.

Steps for Travel Processing

Graduate School Travel Fund Application

• PI Acknowledgement signature form (upload to application)
• Personal statement (500-750 words) describing (upload to application):
• Why is it important for you to present at this meeting?
• How does it relate to your degree program and professional development?

Applications must be complete and submitted to The Graduate School through the online application portal. Please direct any questions to [email protected] .

The awarding process takes place twice in the fall semester, twice in the spring semester, and once during the summer. Students should submit their application:

• Fall semester submission: September 1; November 1
• Spring semester submission: February 1; April 1
• Summer semester submission: July 1

Allow 30 days past the semester deadline(s) for application review and award disbursement.

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The Graduate School provides support for doctoral and master's students traveling for research, to present at conferences, and for other scholarly activities.

Four travel funding awards are provided by the Graduate School: the Conference Travel Fund, the International Travel Fund, the Doctoral Research Travel Grant, and the Joukowsky Summer Research Award. An overview is available in the Graduate School Travel Funding Summary Table and below. Please visit the individual fund webpages for more details about the eligibility requirements for each.

All applications and associated documentation must be submitted online through UFunds . Students can apply for funding for their upcoming travel at any time using the application currently available in UFunds (travel dates do not need to fall into the semester listed in the application title). Please email [email protected] with any questions.

All travel must follow Brown University travel policies. International travel, in particular, may require prior approval, following the University’s International Travel Policies . Transactions with comprehensively embargoed countries , including certain academic collaborations and the exchange of research materials, may require authorization from the government. If you are considering collaborating with or traveling to an embargoed country, you must contact Brown's Export Control Team well in advance.

Graduate School Travel Awards

Conference travel fund, international travel fund, doctoral research travel grant, joukowsky summer research award.

The Conference Travel Fund, International Travel Fund, and Doctoral Research Travel Fund all follow a funding cycle based on the academic year (June 1 through May 31). Students have a maximum amount of funding available to them each academic year. For eligible students, this includes one International Travel Fund award, one Doctoral Research Travel Grant award, and up to $700 in Conference Travel Funds (which could consist of multiple applications and awards). 

The academic year that awarded funding counts towards is always determined by the end date of the travel associated with the award . The date a student applies, is awarded funding, or requests reimbursement does not affect the academic year the award counts toward.

Graduate School travel awards are processed as reimbursements by a student’s home department. Prepaid expenses such as airfare and prepaid hotel rooms can be submitted for reimbursement prior to travel. Expenses that are not paid for in advance, as well as per diem meals, can be submitted once the student returns from travel. All documentation should be submitted to a student’s home department for processing within 30 days of the completion of travel.

Please refer to the Graduate Travel Fund Reimbursement Guidelines for details about the reimbursement process and what documentation to submit.

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We encourage students to check with their Director of Graduate Study (DGS), advisor, or program administrator about program funding that might be available.

Travel Awards

Travel Program

The Graduate Student Council (GSC) Graduate Student Travel Award Reimbursement Fund enables graduate students to travel, present, or attend professional conferences and meetings that have been peer-reviewed, juried, or selected by the major associations or societies in their fields.

A total of 10 students for the semester will be rewarded this travel award as a reimbursement fund, meaning the travel has to be completed prior to the submission date and itemized receipts must be submitted along with your application. A maximum of $500 per individual may be awarded. 

Eligibility

Student applicants must be graduate students currently enrolled at TWU at the time the application is made and the presentation travel must be completed during the allotted time frame for the current open application. A student may receive only one travel award per fiscal year (September through August) from this program. The request to the Graduate Student Travel Award Reimbursement application must be supported by the student’s faculty mentor and/or department chair.

Application and Submission Instructions

Complete the Travel Award application (OPEN April 15th, 2024 until April 30th, 2024). Make sure all items are as detailed and accurate as possible. Attach all forms as PDF files. Make sure to read the form carefully and fill out all portions according to the directions. The photo release form and Travel Award Reimbursement Form must also be a PDF document attached to the correct area of the application. Any application that is handwritten, not signed, does not meet the deadline, or does not follow the instructions may not be accepted.

Spring 2024 Travel Awards

Application.

The spring 2024 semester Travel Award application will be open from April 15th, 2024 until April 30th, 2024. Submission time frame will close at 11:59pm on April 30th and must have all parts of the forms, documents, itemized receipts, and signatures to the Graduate Student Council completed by this date.

Decision Process

The Travel Award Reimbursement Committee will review all applications and supplemental forms during the week of May 1st, 2024 through May 15th, 2024. Any application that is handwritten, not signed, does not meet the deadline, or does not follow the instructions may not be accepted.

Final Steps

The final decision letters will be sent out by May 20th, 2024. If you submit an application and do not hear by this date please email us at [email protected] . Thank you for sharing your travel experiences with the Graduate Student Council and we look forward to seeing all your professional development.

Travel Award Winners

Robin Watts, Ph.D., Human Development, Family Studies, and Counseling, Travel Award Winner Spring 2020

Andrea Wierzchowski, Ph.D., School Psychology, Travel Award Winner Spring 2020

Travel Award Winners Spring 2020

• Andrea Wierzchowski , Psychology
• Madison Hurley , Psychology
• Megha Pulianda , Psychology
• Alyssa Serafin , Occupational Therapy
• Robin Watts , Human Development, Family Studies, & Counseling
• Sabra Johnson , Human Development, Family Studies, & Counseling
• Qin Yang , Kinesiology
• Talia Gritzmacher , Music & Theatre
• James Fraley , ESFL
• Alexis Grant-Panting , Sociology

Travel Award Winners Spring 2021

• Melinda Buckwater , Dance 
• Sharmeen Jarullah , Multicultural Women’s and Gender Studies 
• Emily Rich , Occupational Therapy 
• Rituparna Sinha Roy , Biology
• Rikki Willingham , Multicultural Women’s and Gender Studies 

Travel Award Winners Fall 2021

Angela Dantzler , School of Library & Information Science

Della Matthew , Nursing 

Travel Award Winners Spring 2022

Katherine Franklin , Physical Therapy

Victor Lozado , Literacy & Learning

Vyoma Parikh , Physical Therapy

Natalie Tate , School of Library & Information

Richard Ward , Physical Therapy

Fabiha Yousuf , Psychology & Philosophy

Travel Award Winners Spring 2023

• Randi Adams, Physical Therapy
• Emma Bourgeois, Physical Therapy
• Matthew Chang, Physical Therapy
• Liliana Driver, Chemistry & BioChemistry
• Jennifer Dugger, Nursing
• Christopher Goffredo, Occupational Therapy
• Noe Leal, Jr, Sociology
• Darshani Ram, Occupational Therapy
• Gabriella Sanchez, Multicultural Women’s & Gender Studies
• Sofia Scharunovych, Physical Therapy
• Lia Schuermann, Language, Gender, & Cultural Studies
• Tamara Starling, Psychology
• Jennifer Whittaker, Occupational Therapy

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Graduate School Travel Grants

The  Jacob K. Goldhaber Travel Grant  and the  International Conference Student Support Award (ICSSA)  help defray the expenses incurred by UMD graduate students who are traveling to scholarly, scientific, or professional conferences to present papers, posters, or other scholarly material. Students may receive each award twice during their graduate education at UMD, once before the achievement of candidacy (including master’s students) and a second time after the achievement of candidacy. To be eligible, students must be presenting a paper, poster, or other types of presentation and must be enrolled at UMD at the time of travel.

Goldhaber Eligibility:  The Goldhaber Award is a matching grant and requires that students secure funding from an internal or external source prior to submitting an application. Please see complete guidelines for additional information.

ICSSA Eligibility:  The ICSSA pays the registration fee for conferences located outside of the United States. Award maximum is $500. 

Application Process : Applications and all supporting materials must be received in the Graduate School before the travel dates. Students, please inform your department's business office about your travel grant application. Submit application to  https://umdsurvey.umd.edu/jfe/form/SV_bskFW12EuMJZ6EC . Please note, these travel awards are reimbursement awards. Awarded students need to keep receipts and submit them to their department's business office.

Jacob K. Goldhaber Guidelines and Application

Icssa guidelines and application, reimbursement instructions for departments.

If awarded, students must return a  Travel Award Acceptance Form . 

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Graduate Student Travel Awards

SEFS is committed to providing support for academic travel to all graduate students who have been invited to showcase their research at notable national and international academic conferences, seminars, and professional meetings. There are two sources of travel support: support from the Graduate School (awards limited to one per fiscal year, with SEFS nominating students for funding to the Graduate School and the Graduate School making the award decision) as well as the SEFS Director’s Office funding (awards limited to once every two years, with a limit of 3 awards overall as a SEFS Graduate Student; SEFS makes the award decision).

Graduate Student Conference Travel Awards from the Graduate School

Students can be nominated for  Graduate School funding which exists to assist graduate students to present a paper/poster or serve as an invited speaker at conferences or other professional meetings. These funds may be used only for transportation (airfare, mileage, taxis, etc.) and conference registration fees; funds may not be used for hotels, food or other expenses. Individual awards are limited to one per fiscal year, and priority will be given to students who have not received Graduate School travel funding in the past as well as to those who do not have other sources of travel support. Maximum award amounts are $300 domestic and $500 international. The student must have the following criteria:

• Be confirmed as a presenter.
• Currently in good standing in the SEFS graduate program.
• Be presenting work developed at the UW (not a prior institution).
• Be enrolled in UW courses at the time of the conference (or enrolled in the spring and registered for autumn if conference is in the summer).

Director’s Office Funding

The School of Environmental and Forest Sciences Director’s Office is also able to partially support graduate student travel to notable national and international academic conferences, seminars, and professional meetings. Every SEFS graduate student may receive this supplemental award once within a two-year period, and a maximum of three times as a SEFS graduate student, provided they meet the qualifications described below. The following conditions must be met by the graduate student in order to receive this award:

• Presenting a paper or poster, delivering an invited lecture, or receiving an award, at a notable academic conference, meeting or workshop.
• Currently enrolled and in good standing in the SEFS graduate program.
• Have not received a travel funds award from the Director’s Office funding within the last two years.  Your application can be submitted prior to the two-year period being complete if you have travel upcoming that you are trying to fund as you are requesting your next reward. But you can only receive funds once every two years  Please also be sure to indicate on the request form the dates of any previous Director’s Office travel funding awards.

Students receiving director’s travel support agree to submit a short report for the SEFS newsletter about the event, make available event proceedings (if any), make available to the school a copy of posters presented (if any), and represent the school by taking and distributing SEFS program materials, or other activities identified as appropriate.

The amount of Director’s Office Funding is:

• $500 of expenses for domestic conferences, seminars and meetings.
• $700 of expenses for international conferences, seminars and meetings.

Application Deadline and Procedure

For each of these awards, the Graduate Student Travel Award Form must be submitted a minimum of 2 months prior to your first travel date. We encourage students to submit an application as soon as they learn of their involvement in a conference (usually, acceptance of their work for presentation at a conference).

The requests are evaluated for meeting the conditions above by the Advising Office and the Associate Director for Academic Programs. Students will be notified of funding decisions within one month of submitting a request.

Fill out this  Graduate Student Travel Award Form .

Submit all paperwork here .

SEFS aims to provide a response within two weeks when possible. If you have not heard back within two weeks, please contact  [email protected] .

Other Travel Support for Graduate Students

College of the environment student travel & meeting fund.

The College of the Environment supports undergraduate, graduate and Ph.D. students in furthering their careers, and in particular in connecting students to networking opportunities afforded by the presentation of their original work in meeting venues. CoEnv supports two types of student attendance at meetings: Individual student travel to meetings and funding for student organized meetings. Funding proposals, whether individual or from a student organization are reviewed on a quarterly basis. Submissions should be planned such that travel can be accomplished within 6 months of the date of the award, otherwise the award may be retracted. Awards will not be granted retroactively for travel that has already been completed – please plan accordingly and apply for funding by the submission deadline prior to your conference or meeting. For deadlines, applications, and procedures, visit the College of the Environment  Student Travel & Meeting Fund page .

Graduate & Professional Student Senate Travel Grants

In an effort to help improve graduate and professional student life at the University of Washington, the  GPSS Travel Grants Program  contributes funds to qualifying individuals’ travel expenses for active conference participation in the US and abroad. This is done in an effort to facilitate and promote the intellectual and professional development of graduate and professional students at the University of Washington, but also to encourage mutually beneficial interaction among students and GPSS senators. GPSS Travel Grants further contribute to the strengthening of the University and its increased prominence in the greater scholarly community through the broadening of students’ personal and academic development through exposure to the work of others elsewhere.

Students whose conference participation might otherwise be unfunded, have strong academic credentials and are making fair progress towards their respective degrees are encouraged to apply. Recipients will receive awards up to $300 for domestic conferences and $500 for international conferences. Active participation (presenting a paper or poster, chairing a session or panel, etc.) at an academic conference is required and proof of acceptance is required with this application. Applicants must have a cumulative GPA of at least 3.2 to be considered.

Other SEFS Support Funds

Sefs student field experience support fund.

SEFS provides numerous opportunities to participate in field experiences through course field trips, internships, volunteering, and other activities, and wants to ensure that students are able to participate without limitation due to lack of financial resources. Learn more .

SEFS Student Research Support Funds

SEFS has a limited amount of endowment funding to support unfunded undergraduate and graduate student research expenses. These funds are meant to supplement, not replace, existing research funding available from PIs in the school. Learn more .

Travel award program

The Graduate Student Association offers limited financial support to graduate students attending professional conferences. There are several grant award periods per academic year (see below), and a student may only apply to and receive an award during one of these grant award periods per year. The GSA provides limited support for graduate student travel to professional conferences. Grants of up to $500 for domestic travel and $750 for international travel are provided to help students present papers and posters, participate in panel discussions, and attend conferences, lectures, and seminars that contribute to the enhancement of their programs of study. GSA Travel Grants may only be applied to travel expenses, not to conference registration or organizational membership fees.

Please note that you can submit your abstract or other registration information for our travel award application even if you have yet to be formally accepted to attend or present at the conference. You will need the registration confirmation/receipt when filling out the Spend Authorization (Step 2).

The GSA Travel Award Application is now open for travel beginning August 1, 2023 or later. Applications will be reviewed every Monday. Applications must be submitted atleast at least three weeks before the date of departure to be considered for award. 

Eligibility

Graduate Students must be currently enrolled in eligible* graduate programs at the time of application submission and during travel dates. Eligible graduate programs are those whose registration fees include fees to the GSA.

Not eligible: Graduate Students enrolled in the following programs are ineligible for the GSA Travel Award. Medical School, Justice Management, and Judicial Studies and online programs. Undergraduate students are also ineligible to apply for the GSA Travel Award; undergraduate students should visit the Undergraduate Research Office for more information.

Allowable expenses

In-person conferences: Students may apply for only one grant per academic year if traveling for an in-person conference. A travel award can only be used for travel and registration fees if the conference is in person. Expenses that are paid with reward points are not allowable reimbursable expenses per the University Administrative Manual Policy 1420.

Award timeline

Please allow up to 10 days from the date your application is submitted for a response.

How to apply for a travel award

Applications will be accepted no later than 5 pm on the day of the deadline. If the deadline falls on a Saturday or Sunday, applications will be accepted until the following Monday at 9 am. Incomplete applications will not be considered under any circumstances. Award recipients will be notified by email shortly after the application deadline. Recipients must complete steps 2 and 3 outlined below, in order to receive reimbursement. Failure to properly submit these forms within the designated timelines will result in forfeiture of the award.

Step 1: Travel award application

Your travel award application must contain the following items:

• Lodging paperwork
• Transportation paperwork
• Conference registration or Information on Registration if you have not yet registered or been accepted to the conference/workshop
• A letter from your advisor stating your presence at the conference if you are attending or an abstract of your work if you are presenting.
• You must list the entire costs of your trip, even though The Graduate Student Association will only award up to $500 for domestic travel and $750 for international travel.

(Note: All of these documents must be attached with your online application, otherwise it will be rejected).

• You may view an example of a completed travel award application if needed.
• After you have submitted your award, you will be contacted via email regarding the status of your application, if notified that you have received the award, you will then proceed to fill out the Spend Authorization form in Workday (this is separate from the Travel Award Application).

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Step 2: Spend authorization

Fill out the spend authorization in Workday. Additional information on completing the spend authorization is emailed to you along with your award confirmation. The Travel Request Form is a separate form from the Spend Authorization. The online Spend Authorization form in Workday must be completed and routed for approval before travel can be taken.

If you are traveling internationally you must fill out and submit an International Travel Authorization Request Form to the Risk Management Office (located inside the Human Resources building on Artemisia Way). This form must be approved before travel can be taken and must be submitted.

Your spend authorization will need the following information included or attached:

• Lodging confirmation paperwork - Documentation confirming lodging that shows check-in and check-out date. If you are staying with a friend, a memo will suffice.
• Conference registration - Proof of paid registration registered for the conference.

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Step 3: Expense report

Once you have taken your travel, you are required to fill out an Expense Report in Workday within 15 days of your return.

Your Expense Report must include or attach the following information:

• Method of Travel invoice - This will either be your plane booking, or car rental booking, if you are riding along with a friend please include a memo that states your are riding as a passenger with someone else.
• Lodging invoice - You must turn in the final invoice received upon check-out from your hotel at the end of travel).
• Conference schedule (This is a schedule that lists the details of your conference).
• A copy of your conference registration form.

To fill in your per diem amounts please visit www.gsa.gov:

• For rates, select the heading "travel"
• Enter  your destination location
• Select "Calculate per diem allowances"
• Select your dates
• Select the destination county

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Frequently asked questions

View a list of common questions regarding travel awards, q: i applied for and received a travel award in the feb 1 cycle deadline. i am traveling to another conference over the summer - can i apply for another travel grant during the may 15 cycle for my summer travel.

A: No. These two travel awards fall within the same academic year and you can only receive one travel award per year.

Q: I received a travel award in the May 1 award cycle for travel in August. I will be attending another conference in October - can I apply again for the Sept 15 deadline?

A: Yes, you can apply for another travel award because September is the beginning of a new academic year.

Q: I was only approved for $400, can I appeal for a higher amount of money?

A: No, appeals are only used for travel awards that are rejected. Funding amounts are not negotiable and are always based on the current level of funding available In the GSA.

Q: May I request a travel advance from the GSA?

A: No, the GSA travel awards only provide reimbursements. Your department or other funding sources might provide travel advances but any funding provided by the GSA will not be available as an advance.

Q: Since being approved for my travel award, I have been invited to attend a different conference, am I allowed to change my travel plans?

A: In most cases, yes, as long as the new conference is within the same academic year; however you must submit the changes on your travel request form and have this approved by the GSA office before your travel is actually taken.

Q: What should I do if the registration for the conference I plan to attend does not open until after the travel award application period closes?

A: Please take a screenshot showing when actual registration will open along with an estimated cost for the registration.

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This year's 26 award winners — an extraordinarily diverse bunch — are notable in their own right. But they're just a few of the many forward-thinking problem solvers helping to make travel better for the planet and its communities. As always, the hope is that these Global Vision Award winners will inspire the next generation of problem solvers looking to make a positive impact.

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It’s fair to say that Kris Cody’s backpacking trip through Peru in 2015 changed his life. After seeing firsthand the care and craftsmanship that goes into alpaca-wool garments — many of which are still handmade in the Andes Mountains — Cody decided to give up his neuroscience studies and, instead, create an activewear brand. Today, as founder and CEO of Paka , he makes sure every sweater bears the signature of the woman who made it on an interior hem; there’s also a QR code for those who want to learn more. "From the beginning, Paka was about connecting people to where the things come from, what they’re made of, who made them," Cody explains. "Traceability was the next step in being able to see the coordinates, literally, of where that fiber was shorn in the Andes." — Elaine Glusac

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Launched in 2014, To’ak is a boutique chocolate company based in Ecuador that has big plans. It has partnered with Third Millennium Alliance, a conservation foundation, to train farmers in sustainable agroforestry practices, including the use of native shade trees and prioritizing soil health. To’ak also pays its growers as much as eight times the typical fair-trade rate for cacao, specifically a variety known as Nacional, which nearly disappeared in a 1916 blight. "The only way that we can increase our impact is by buying more cacao at better prices and by supporting more farmers to do regenerative farming," says James Le Compte, CEO of To’ak. The result of all that effort is a decadent product with a meaningful environmental upside. — Hannah Selinger

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When the Swedish airline SAS announced a series of experimental, all-electric flights, set to take off in 2028, every last reservation sold out in just 20 seconds, says Ann-Sofie Hörlin, the airline’s head of sustainability. That’s in spite of the fact that SAS didn’t reveal where the planes would go. Such is the demand for anything that can help the fossil-fuel-guzzling industry transition to something greener. Hörlin is quick to acknowledge that batteries aren’t yet a viable alternative when it comes to long hauls, at least with today’s technology. But electric planes could prove a game changer for quicker hops within Scandinavia. "We have a lot of short routes," Hörlin explains. "All of a sudden, aviation will be the most sustainable way to get there." — Hannah Selinger

Tempo Cooler

Courtesy of Oyster

The Tempo Cooler may be the last one you’ll ever buy. With vacuum-insulated walls that are a third of the thickness of those in popular plastic models, the aluminum chest can accommodate more stuff in a smaller space. And it does so without any loss of frostiness, says Ian Sandmael, cofounder of Oyster , the Norway-based startup behind the innovative product. Even better, you don’t need to add ice: simply load the Tempo with cold drinks, and they will stay that way for hours. Forged from anodized aluminum, the chest is also meant to last, basically, forever — though Sandmael is quick to add that the product is actually fully recyclable. "If you think of plastic straws as being a problem," he says, "then plastic coolers are a much bigger one." — Elaine Glusac

Journeys With Purpose

Courtesy of Journeys With Purpose

There’s no such thing as a typical trip for Journeys with Purpose , an "impact travel company" launched in 2019. Instead, each itinerary is designed to showcase the wonders of a specific ecosystem, such as the caves of Chiquibul National Park, in Belize, or Argentina’s Rincón del Socorro, a 75,000-acre reserve in the wildlife-filled Iberá Wetlands. What’s more, each departure is hosted by the conservationists who are helping to protect these priceless places. As a member of 1% for the Planet , an organization that encourages corporate giving, Journeys with Purpose contributes up to 20 percent of a trip’s cost to local partners. As founder and managing director Duncan Grossart explains, "the more people travel with us, the more our mission will be fulfilled." — Hannah Selinger

Courtesy of Ponant

Though it has long lagged other sectors, the cruise industry has lately stepped up its investments in sustainability. French expedition line Ponant is perhaps at the forefront: in 2021, it deployed a hybrid-electric icebreaker, Le Commandant Charcot , that’s able to operate for short periods on battery power and that uses renewable onshore energy sources when possible. Ponant has also announced a completely carbon-neutral vessel that could launch as soon as 2030. Plans for the 100-cabin prototype, currently named Swap2Zero , call for sails, solar panels, and liquid-hydrogen fuel cells. "This is much more than a new ship," says CEO Hervé Gastinel. "We want to actively contribute to the decarbonization of the maritime sector." — Paul Brady

Courtesy of Lifestraw

Today it’s known for its lineup of chic, reusable bottles and adventure-ready filters. But the original mission of LifeStraw is humanitarian relief. Back in 1994, the company developed a mesh water filter that would protect people from Guinea worm disease, at the time a scourge across Africa. "Since then, we’ve provided more than 41 million straws to the Carter Center ," says Tara Lundy, LifeStraw’s chief brand officer. (The Carter Center, an NGO founded by the former president and first lady, counts the eradication of Guinea worm disease among its goals.) Like many Global Vision Award winners, LifeStraw is certified as a B Corp and continues to distribute its water filters and aid to those in need: the company has recently sent rapid-response teams to sites of natural disasters, such as Morocco’s Atlas Mountains after the 2023 earthquake, as well as to conflict areas across the globe. Travelers who support the brand are also contributing to the effort, as LifeStraw devotes a portion of all proceeds to future clean-water projects. — Hannah Selinger

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Albania’s Vjosa River runs roughly 169 miles from the Greek border to the Adriatic, carving gorges and providing critical habitat to more than 1,100 species, including the Egyptian vulture and the Ionian sturgeon. When a series of hydroelectric dams was proposed for the Vjosa in 2014, activists created an NGO, EcoAlbania , to defend the waterway. Their goal was to protect it in perpetuity. (EcoAlbania was eventually joined in the effort by the apparel company Patagonia, as well as other advocacy groups.) Last year, in response to the nine-year campaign, the Albanian government created the Vjosa Wild River National Park, where adventurous visitors can go rafting, climbing, and hiking. "The Vjosa is one of the last free-flowing rivers in Europe," says EcoAlbania spokesperson Besjana Guri. "It’s a jewel, and we’re very lucky to have it." — Elaine Glusac

Diving With a Purpose

Matthew Lawrence/Courtesy of Diving with a Purpose

Since it was founded in 2005, the nonprofit Diving With a Purpose has trained more than 500 divers, often during weeklong masks-on intensives that prepare explorers to seek out shipwrecks related to the global slave trade. Surprisingly, says Jay V. Haigler, the leading instructor, and a founding board member, these sites are often ignored by maritime archaeologists. "There’s great study of and focus on the Titanic , you know, but not the Guerrero ," he explains, referring to a Spanish slave ship that sank off Key Largo, Florida. The hunt for that wreck sparked the creation of Diving With a Purpose, which has so far documented 18 vessels, including many from the 18th and 19th centuries. (The Guerrero remains lost.) In its ongoing efforts, the group partners with the Slave Wrecks Project, a research initiative backed by the National Museum of African American History & Culture that helps disseminate findings and spur further research. — Hannah Selinger

Discover Aboriginal Experiences

Courtesy of Tourism Australia

Australia is home to some of the oldest cultures on earth, but until recently, it’s been tricky to suss out high-quality outfitters and guides who come from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander communities. That’s where Tourism Australia has stepped in, with a new initiative called Discover Aboriginal Experiences , which aims to connect visitors with those in the know. "This goes way beyond general sightseeing," says Nicole Mitchell, who runs the program in collaboration with around 50 different businesses, all of which are owned or led by descendants of the continent’s original inhabitants. One example is Narlijia Experiences, in Western Australia, which offers visits to the area’s mangrove forests led by owner Bart Pigram, who is part of the Yawuru community. The still-growing collective recently added several new members, including Budj Bim Cultural Landscape, a network of archaeological sites about 200 miles west of Melbourne. — Elaine Glusac 

Polynesian Voyaging Society

Kaipu Ki'aha/Ōiwi TV/Courtesy of Polynesian Voyaging Society

The Oahu-based Polynesian Voyaging Society has been working to preserve ancient seafaring practices for more than five decades, in part by organizing extraordinary multiyear voyages aboard Hōkūle‘a , a double-hulled canoe that’s been sailing since 1975. But travelers needn’t be hard-core adventurers to learn more about Polynesian practices, such as navigating without instruments by using the stars and the motion of swells. The society welcomes volunteers for all sorts of tasks, such as helping with boat maintenance and organizing community events, either in Hawaii or in ports of call for Hōkūle‘a . "Getting involved is a wonderful, beautiful, life-changing journey for so many people," says Lehua Kamalu, whose title is voyaging director. "But we definitely put you to work." — Hannah Selinger 

Zambian Carnivore Programme

Daan Smit/Courtesy of Zambian Carnivore Programme

This group is on a mission to protect some of the country’s most critical wildlife, including cheetahs, leopards, and lions. "Apex predators are rare, by their nature, but they’re hugely important for ecosystem dynamics," says Matt Becker, CEO of Zambian Carnivore Programme . The nonprofit takes a multipronged approach to conservation, partnering with safari operators such as Robin Pope Safaris and the Bushcamp Company to collect data and better manage habitats, as well as training a new generation of conservationists within Zambia. Last year, the organization had 48 students, who ranged from fieldwork newcomers to Ph.D. candidates. "The best way to make conservation sustainable," Becker notes, "is to ensure that the people leading these efforts are from the communities where this work is occurring." — Elaine Glusac

Grootbos Florilegium

Scott Ramsay/Courtesy of Grootbos Florilegium

One of the world’s most remarkable concentrations of plant life can be found along the Atlantic coast of South Africa. The Cape Floral Region is home to 20 percent of the continent’s vegetation, and the majority of what blossoms there is native to the region. All of which explains the art on view at the new Grootbos Florilegium , a collection at the Grootbos Private Nature Reserve in Gansbaai, South Africa, about two hours southeast of Cape Town. "Our exhibition is about making the plants sexy and beautiful so that people understand what we’re trying to protect," says Michael Lutzeyer, the founder of the reserve. To date, Lutzeyer and his team have commissioned more than 240 original artworks that depict not only the area’s distinctive plants, known collectively as fynbos , but also the insects, birds, and other wildlife that make the ecosystem so special. "It’s making visitors aware of the little critters we ignore." — Elaine Glusac

See Turtles

Adriana Cortes/Courtesy of SEE Turtles

Since 2008, See Turtles has helped shepherd more than 10 million hatchlings into the sea in 25 countries across the Caribbean and Latin America. At the heart of its mission are volunteer trips to beaches in the region, where travelers work alongside conservationists to defend turtle nests and collaborate with scientists. "Just having a presence on the beach is a deterrent to the people who might want to come and take the eggs," says Brad Nahill, the nonprofit’s president. While the weeklong trips are often no-frills — many include stays at remote research stations — they do afford an unvarnished view of fieldwork, with time spent on both daytime wildlife-watching excursions and nocturnal beach patrols. In 2022, the group launched its See Shell App, which helps shoppers identify and avoid souvenirs made from the shells of the hawksbill turtle, an endangered species. — Elaine Glusac

Singapore Green Plan 2030

From left: Darren Soh/Courtesy of Pan Pacific Orchard; Courtesy of Seroja

One of the world’s smallest countries has some outsize ambitions. Armed with a sustainability strategy, the Singapore Green Plan 2030 , it is on a mission to reimagine its own cityscape — and show the world that sustainable development is within reach. The plan’s bold targets include planting a million trees by 2030, phasing out all internal-combustion vehicles by 2040, and achieving net-zero emissions by 2050. The government-backed campaign is the latest evolution of formal climate-focused commitments that date back more than three decades. 

In addition to those headline goals, Singapore is making strides on other eco-initiatives. Among them is increasing domestic food production — a challenge in a country that’s less than one-third the size of Rhode Island. One solution can be seen at 1-Arden Food Forest, a 10,000-square-foot urban farm situated 51 floors up in a Central Business District skyscraper. Visitors can stroll through its riot of fruits and flowers, enjoy spectacular views of the waterways that surround the city-state, and sample a freshly harvested bounty at the adjoining restaurant, Kaarla. For a deeper look, Tribe Tours has launched a "food sustainability tour" that combines elements of a traditional markets-and-hawkers itinerary with the chance to learn more about locally grown produce. 

Courtesy of 1-Arden Food Forest

Another element of the plan centers on the expansion of the city’s already enviable collection of parks, with the goal of having every household be within 10 minutes of green space by 2030. Groups like Untamed Paths, a community of nature lovers, organize walks and cleanups to educate visitors about the importance of Singapore’s forest system, where creatures like flying lemurs and frogs can be spotted. 

Not that you need be adventurous to see the city’s greenery: the famously design-forward Changi Airport Terminal 2, which fully reopened in November 2023, now has more than 20,000 plants, including orchids, ferns, and towering columns of vegetation. 

New hotels in the city are also making sustainability a priority. Consider Pan Pacific Orchard, Singapore , which counts among its features solar panels, rainwater harvesting, and “low-emissivity” windows that conserve energy. (It also has an arresting Jenga-like design that is blanketed with nearly 130,000 square feet of foliage.) The Garden Pod , an unusual hotel that opened in 2022, was created from solar-panel-topped shipping containers. It offers views of the Gardens by the Bay and Singapore’s skyline from four glass-fronted duplex suites. Other new hotels, including Artyzen Singapore , Mondrian Singapore Duxton , and the Singapore Edition , put an emphasis on biophilic design, with a profusion of landscaping and indoor-outdoor gardens. 

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The plan also calls for a 30 percent reduction in landfill waste by 2030. To help make that happen, Singapore’s restaurants and bars are embracing the challenge in creative ways. The city’s first Michelin Green Star restaurant, Seroja , sources many ingredients from the island and neighboring Malaysia and uses vegetable trimmings to create nonalcoholic drinks, such as a refreshing cocktail of watercress, sansho pepper, and water chestnut. Pangium is also on the vanguard of Straits cuisine, with a menu that spotlights lesser-known Asian herbs and hyperlocal preparations, such as sambal tempoyak, or fermented-durian sambal. The fine-dining restaurant Born models sustainability through its architecture: it’s located in a refurbished turn-of-the-20th-century rickshaw depot. 

Lower-impact preparations and thoughtful design are also trending at bars such as Analogue , which offers plant-based bites alongside cocktails served on a bar that was 3-D printed from recycled plastic bottles. At Fura , meanwhile, the drinks are shaken up with "ugly" fruits and vegetables that would normally be discarded — and, sometimes, invasive species, including jellyfish. Anything for the cause.

Relais & Châteaux

Courtesy of Relais & Chateaux

Decadent food and wine have always been nonnegotiable for Relais & Châteaux , a Paris-based association of nearly 600 hotels and restaurants in 65 countries. So it’s perhaps a surprise that the group has been working for a decade to reduce the environmental impact of its members’ culinary operations. Beginning in 2016, it partnered with the organization Slow Food on an annual campaign known as #FoodforChange , which aims to spotlight small-batch products and to encourage members to buy and serve them. (Last fall, 191 properties from the group participated, with a focus on raw-milk cheeses and biodynamic wines.) "We want to push our members even further when it comes to biodiversity," says Lars Seifert, the brand’s chief communications and sustainability officer. "If they embrace endemic products, they’ll keep them alive." The effort isn’t without its potential pitfalls, he concedes, but it opens a wider conversation with guests. "Maybe you won’t get fresh orange juice in February in the U.K., because we don’t have any oranges over there. But we’ll have something else delicious for you." — Hannah Selinger

Iwan Baan/Courtesy of Fogo Island

It’s been more than 30 years since a moratorium on cod fishing struck a heavy blow to the economy of Fogo Island, off the coast of Newfoundland. In 2004, Fogo Islander Zita Cobb, along with her brothers Alan and Anthony, created Shorefast , a social enterprise designed to strengthen communities by creating new economic opportunities. Out of that work came Fogo Island Inn, a striking 29-room property that debuted in 2013 and consistently ranks among the best in Canada in the T+L World’s Best Awards survey. Drawing visitors to this remote corner of the country sustains not only the inn but the island writ large, says Amy Rowsell, director of special projects and impact for Shorefast. "Our mission is to help the local economy thrive in the global economy," she explains. "We’re harnessing the assets of this place to create a sustainable future for Fogo Island." — Hannah Selinger

Urban Villages

Courtesy of Studio Gang

Denver’s forthcoming Populus might be the greenest hotel in America. Designed by the architecture firm Studio Gang , the 265-room property, which is slated to open this year, aims to be carbon positive. "We’ve constantly asked, 'Could we do it better?'" says Jon Buerge, president of Urban Villages , the developer. (The firm’s other sustainability-minded efforts include Denver’s Larimer Square and the Rail Spur district in Seattle.) At Populus, doing better has meant using a specialized concrete that incorporates fly ash, a waste product generated by coal-fired power plants. Rooms feature upcycled-wood furnishings and carpeting made from post-consumer materials. And instead of offering parking — there’s no garage — Populus will encourage the use of public transit. "We all have to start thinking more holistically," Buerge notes. — Elaine Glusac

Iberostar Hotels & Resorts

Iberostar Hotels & Resorts , a brand with more than 100 properties in 16 countries, has an ambitious plan to be carbon neutral by 2030. It’s a monumental task to achieve so quickly, admits Megan Morikawa, global director of sustainability for the Iberostar Group. The company has already slashed its annual carbon budget by half through an array of programs: to take two examples, Iberostar offsets its emissions through mangrove planting and coastal restoration in places such as the Dominican Republic, and it is transitioning away from fossil fuels in favor of renewables across the portfolio. Notably, the company has been a paragon of transparency throughout the process, with a website detailing the group’s progress — and challenges — in an effort to inspire others. "We need to be doing this in a way that can synthesize the best lessons," Morikawa says, "and be a tipping point for the sector at large." — Hannah Selinger

Princess Gauravi Kumari

Courtesy of The Princess Diya Kumari Foundation

Launched in 2013, the Princess Diya Kumari Foundation aims to improve the lives of women and girls. The princess, the granddaughter of Man Singh II, the last maharajah of Jaipur, India, now serves as deputy chief minister of Rajasthan. The foundation’s day-to-day rests with her daughter Princess Gauravi Kumari. “We now have seven centers across the state,” the younger Kumari says, each of which offers programs such as job training, digital literacy, health education, self-defense training, and legal aid. In the past decade, the group has helped tens of thousands of women, including those who have learned skills such as beadwork and block printing. Their artistry is available for sale in the foundation’s PDKF Store at the City Palace of Jaipur or online. — Hannah Selinger

Alvaro Silberstein

Joyce Silberstein/Courtesy of Alvaro Silberstein

"In one sentence, we are the Expedia for accessible travel," says Alvaro Silberstein, cofounder and CEO of Wheel the World . Established in 2017, the website lists hotel rooms and tours in hundreds of destinations worldwide, along with comprehensive information about their accessibility, including, in the case of hotels, specifics such as bed height, bathroom turning ratio for those who use wheelchairs, and features like grab bars. The company verifies listings with a team of "mappers," who contribute extensive on-the-scene reports. That way, Silberstein says, "we can guarantee that a stay will exactly meet a user’s accessibility needs." — Hannah Selinger

Luke Bailes

Courtesy of Singita

When he opened Ebony Lodge in South Africa’s Sabi Sand Reserve in 1993, Luke Bailes believed that high-end, low-volume tourism could sustain environments and communities by attracting, as he calls them, "individuals who have influence." Since then, Bailes has grown Singita , the company he founded, into a conservation powerhouse with 16 lodges, camps, and villas in Rwanda, South Africa, Tanzania, and Zimbabwe. In the past 30 years, Singita has restored native habitat across nearly 1 million acres, worked to curb poaching, and established schools and vocational institutes in many of the communities where it operates. Still, Bailes says, his work continues. "Eighty percent of my time is dedicated to finding areas that have huge potential — that are pristine — so that we can increase our conservation impact by 2030, to help protect more of these vulnerable landscapes for future generations." Luckily, he has help not only from the team but also from a familiar face: his son, Jo Bailes, is now Singita’s CEO. — Elaine Glusac

Saengduean "Lek" Chailert

Kwaku Alston/Courtesy of Save Elephant Foundation

In 1991, Lek Chailert spent an agonizing night in a rainforest village in northern Thailand, listening to the screams of an elephant forced to haul logs by handlers using slingshots and knives. The harrowing experience inspired her to learn veterinary science, and, in 2003, she opened Elephant Nature Park , a roughly 300-acre sanctuary in Chiang Mai that today is home to more than 100 rescued and rehabilitating pachyderms. Though the country outlawed commercial logging decades ago, other risks to these animals’ well-being remain, including from unscrupulous tourism operators who continue to offer elephant rides and shows. By contrast, Elephant Nature Park welcomes visitors for full- and half-day tours spent observing elephants roaming the preserve; those interested in staying longer — and getting their hands dirty — can volunteer to assist with the feeding and care of the residents. Guests often also become ambassadors for the cause, Chailert says. "They help us to make a movement." — Elaine Glusac

The Global Vision Awards is a year-round project that involves  Travel + Leisure  editors and outside contributors, who report on and interview experts about developments in sustainability and responsible travel. Each fall, a small team of T+L staffers convenes to discuss potential award winners. They are joined by an awards panel: these experts, including some past Global Vision Award winners, assist in the compilation of each year's list. (Panelists are always prohibited from submitting their own projects.)

After extensive discussion and additional reporting, T+L editors make the final determination on the winners, who are recognized in the April 2024 edition of the magazine as well as online.

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Paul Brady , News Director, T+L

Alison Brooks , Vice President of Destination Experience & Advocacy, Visit Mesa (Arizona)

Elizabeth Cantrell , Senior Editor, T+L

Nina Caplan , Contributor, T+L

Samantha Falewée , Senior Editor, T+L

Jacqueline Gifford , Editor In Chief, T+L

Shawna Huffman Owen , CEO, Huffman Travel

Chris Imbsen , Director of Sustainability, World Travel & Tourism Council

Maya Kachroo-Levine , Senior Editor, T+L

Hemant Kumar Dixit , Senior Manager, Access Development Services

Fryda Lidor , Creative Director, T+L

Anders Lindström , Head of PR & Communications, The Americas, Hurtigruten Group

David Lowy , President, Renshaw Travel 

Jeffrey Miller , Chef, Rosella

Heidi Mitchell , Contributor, T+L

Zandile Ndhlovu , Founder, The Black Mermaid Foundation

Beks Ndlovu , Founder & CEO, African Bush Camps

Thao Phuong , Founder, Textileseekers

Olga Placeres , Owner & President, Preferred Travel & Co.

Jen Salerno Yong , Contributor, T+L

Skye Senterfeit , Deputy Photo Editor, T+L

Jim Strong , President, Strong Travel Services

Flora Stubbs , Executive Editor, T+L

Sam Teicher , Cofounder & Chief Reef Officer, Coral Vita

Peter Terzian , Features Editor, T+L

Paul Tumpowsky , Founder And CEO, New Yonder

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Graduate Student Senate Travel Awards Deadline

Graduate and professional students who will be presenting research on behalf of UT at in-person or virtual professional conferences may receive support to help with travel costs. Only students who are presenting first authors will be funded through this mechanism. In an attempt to help fund as many students as possible, students are allowed only one GSS Travel Award per year.

If you plan to travel to a professional meeting between May 1 and August 31, the GSS Travel Awards Committee will accept applications until this Friday, April 12. Students should be notified of the committee’s decision by May 15.

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Residents currently enrolled in the Orthodontics program are eligible to apply for special research travel awards.  

The Dr. John J. Cunat Scholarship Fund - Resident Research Travel Award

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The Dr. John J. Cunat Scholarship fund was established in 2021 in honor of Dr. Cunat, a former chair of the University at Buffalo Department of Orthodontics. The Resident Research Travel Award, funded by this scholarship fund, will provide recognition and financial support to orthodontic residents who demonstrate academic and research excellence. The award will be presented every spring semester to a maximum of three residents.

Eligibility

• Second- or third-year resident
• Must be in good standing and have a minimum 3.5 cumulative GPA
• Must have a research abstract accepted for presentation (Poster or Oral) at a major orthodontic or research-focused conference in the US or Canada (NESO, AAO, AADOCR/IADR, or ADEA)
• Must be the first and presenting author on the abstract      
• $500 will be awarded to support conference registration, lodging, and travel
• A maximum of 3 travel awards will be presented annually
• Resident can only receive the award once during their residency program

Application procedure

Each application should include:

• Official email from the conference confirming acceptance of the abstract
• A statement (300 words) on the research significance and its impact on the specialty
• The award must be mentioned in the acknowledgment section of your abstract
• Applications will be accepted from September until May. Applications must be electronically submitted in one PDF file to the program director. 
• Awards will be on a first-come, first-serve basis
• Awards will be distributed via the HUB after processing by the Office of Advanced Education. Recipients will see the full award amount credited to their student account in the HUB. Recipients with a zero-account balance in the HUB will receive a refund from the University.  Otherwise, the award will be credited against any outstanding account balance.  

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