Hartzman International Conference Travel Award

With support from the Hartzman family, the School of Education (SoE) Global Engagement Office (GEO) will provide funding for SoE graduate students to present their own original research or creative work leading to a degree at a conference outside of the United States. This award is offered in the fall and spring terms:

• Fall awards are for conferences held between January 1 and June 30. The deadline for this award is the third Friday in November at 5:00pm CST.
• Spring awards are for conferences held between July 1 and December 31. The deadline for this award is the third Friday in March at 5:00pm CST.

Typical awards amounts are up to $1,500.00. Funding may be requested for conference fees – including special interest group fees, airfare, lodging and per diem (this includes food, in-country transportation, CISI insurance, any required testing to travel, etc.).

This travel award is available to graduate students from all disciplines across the School of Education: the arts, education, and health. Priority will be given to doctoral candidates or MFA equivalent at the time of application; for presentations that will be given at conferences that are only held every 2+ years; and to applicants who have not previously received the Hartzman Award. Students may apply for funding before receiving acceptance of their presentation; however, students must show evidence of conference presentation acceptance before receiving funds.

At this time, applicants are expected to attend conferences in-person. If this is not possible for a specific reason (e.g. accessibility), virtual conference awards may be considered by the review committee, and applicants will need to work with GEO in advance of submitting a WiSH application. If approved, award amounts will be lower, with a maximum award of $500.00.

In-Person Conference Awards – Important information

• In-person funds for conferences are subject to change due to health, safety, or security concerns.
• All travel must adhere to UW–Madison travel policy: https://internationaltravel.wisc.edu/travel-policy/
• Thoroughly research policies of the country where the conference is being held. Review any quarantine/isolation restrictions and consider time and resources to adhere to these restrictions. You can find more information regarding international travel here: l https://travel.state.gov/content/travel.htm
• Students remain subject to the UW–Madison travel waiver (https://internationaltravel.wisc.edu/travel-warning-waiver-request/) when planning a trip to a country that has a U.S. State Department Travel Warning of 3 or 4, or a Center for Disease Control Warning of a 3. Please reference Travel Warning Waiver Request. You will be required to complete and submit this form if you are traveling to an area with a Travel Warning of 3 or 4. Outline steps taken to apply for a travel waiver or provide an overview of when you plan to apply for a travel waiver.
• Use the UW–Madison Travel Planning and Booking guidance: https://businessservices.wisc.edu/travel-reimbursement/planning-a-trip/
• Budget and plan carefully for use of the Hartzman International Conference Travel Award. Include other funding sources you have applied for or have already received.
• International travel insurance is required and purchased through Cultural Insurance Services International CISI. CISI enrollment information: https://internationaltravel.wisc.edu/international-travel-insurance/