Doctoral Student Conference Travel Support Guidelines
NOTE: Due to extreme budget cuts for the 2007-2008 academic year, the School of Teaching & Learning is not able to support doctoral students traveling to speak at conferences. We do encourage you to seek funds from other sources.
Supporting doctoral students is an important component of the doctoral programs in the School of Teaching & Learning. Part of becoming active in the professional community is to attend and actively participate in professional conferences and organizations. The School of Teaching & Learning has a commitment to assisting doctoral students as they develop into scholars. One method of this support is the School of Teaching & Learning Doctoral Student Conference Travel Support.
Who is eligible? Any STL doctoral student who is presenting at a conference will receive priority consideration. A STL doctoral student who is at attending a conference will receive consideration, but not at the highest level.
What is the amount of the travel support? The amount of travel support available depends on the budget for the current semester. Tentatively, applicants can expect an award ranging from $100-$300.
How often can a doctoral student receive support? STL Doctoral Student Travel Support is limited to one time per academic year.
What is the application process? You must follow all steps listed below and submit your application no later than six weeks prior to travel in order for your application to be considered.
Step 1: Obtain and complete the application for the University of Florida Graduate Student Council's grant application. This application requires the signature of your major advisor.
Step 2: If you have passed your doctoral qualifying exams, you also need to obtain and complete the application for the Office of Research and Graduate Program's Graduate Student Travel Funds application. (Scroll down to Graduate Student Travel Funds). This application requires signatures from your dissertation supervisor, the department chair (see the STL Graduate Coordinator, Dr. Swain), and a representative from the College of Education Dean's Office. Completing this application gives you access to an additional source of funding.
Step 3: Submit a copy of the completed application(s) and supporting materials from Steps 1 & 2 to the STL Graduate Coordinator (Norman 2403). If you are presenting at the conference, be sure to include a copy of your conference presentation acceptance letter or email.
Step 4: Submit the original completed application(s) from Steps 1 & 2 to the appropriate office(s) to apply for additional funding.
Step 5: Forward email notification of the award result from Steps 1 & 2 to the STL Graduate Coordinator, Dr. Swain (cswain@coe.ufl.edu). A final decision on an STL award will follow shortly.
When are applications due? You should submit your application no later than six weeks prior to travel.
