Student Research Grants Competition - Research and Conference Travel Funds

The Graduate School’s Student Research Grants Competition (SRGC) provides the opportunity for students to apply for funds to present their research at a conference or to support research travel in preparation for their dissertation, final exhibition, or thesis. This special competition is looking to fund research or conference travel between June 1, 2025 and August 31, 2025.

Eligibility:
• Open to all graduate students in programs with degrees conferred by the Graduate School.
• Priority is given to dissertators and final-year master’s students.
• Students who have previously received an SRGC award may apply, but priority will be given to first-time applicants.
• Students who received an SRGC award in the current fiscal year are *not *eligible.
• If you applied for an award in the current fiscal year but did not receive funding, you are welcome to apply again.

Award
$600.00
Organizations
The Graduate School
Deadline
06/01/2025
Supplemental Questions
  1. Did you receive an SRGC award for conference or research travel between July 1, 2024 and June 30, 2025?
  2. What is your current student status?
  3. What is your current academic degree program?
  4. What academic division are you in?
  5. Which of the following options best describes your enrollment?
  6. Which of these options best describes the purpose of your travel?
  7. Research/Conference Location (List city and state if US-based, or city and country if abroad.)
  8. What is the start date of your travel? (Note that travel must start between June 1, 2025 and August 31, 2025 to be eligible for funding.)
  9. What is the end date of your travel?
  10. If you are traveling for a conference, you must fill out all questions in this section to be considered for funding. If you are traveling to conduct research, please select or enter N/A for each question.
    • 1. What is the name of the conference you are applying for?
    • 2. Please select a presentation type. You may select more than one answer if you are unsure.
    • 3. If you selected other for your presentation type, please explain.
    • 4. Please provide the URL for the website of the conference you plan to attend.
    • 5. Please provide confirmation of proposal submission to present at the conference.
  11. If you are traveling for research, you must fill out all questions in this section to be considered for funding. If you are traveling for a conference, please enter N/A for each question.
    • 1. Please explain the research work you will conduct during this time period and how the proposed project will help you complete your dissertation/thesis and develop professionally.
    • 2. Please provide a synopsis of your research and methodology, including e.g., archival research, interviews, equipment used, etc.
    • 3. Have you received all necessary approval for your research and travel plans? Examples may include: IRB approval, hosting institution sign-off, advisor approval, and research committee approval.
  12. Please list the travel expenses you would like to include in your application. Only include expenses that will not be covered by another award or reimbursed by your graduate program.
    • What is the cost of lodging for your trip in US dollars? Maximum lodging rates can be calculated by visiting http://wisconsin.edu/travel/ and clicking on the "Lodging Max and Meal Rate Calculator" button. Please list either the maximum rate or actual lodging costs, whichever is lower. You may request more than the maximum rate only if that lodging rate has been arranged by the conference organizers.
    • What is the cost of meals an incidental expenses (i.e., per diem) for your trip in US dollars? Meal rates can be calculated by visiting http://wisconsin.edu/travel/ and clicking on the "Lodging Max and Meal Rate Calculator" button.
    • What is the cost of your airfare in US dollars? Per University policy, all airfare must be purchased through a university contracted travel agency or via the Concur self-booking tool to be eligible for this funding. If you did not purchase your airfare through a university contracted travel agency or via the Concur self-booking tool, list $0 in this section.
    • What is the estimated cost of ground transportation in US dollars? This may be one of a combination of: mileage in personal vehicle (see rates at https://policy.wisc.edu/library/UW-3019), car rental, public transit, taxi or rideshare, and parking expenses. Note that rental cars must be booked through Concur or directly with the University’s contracted travel agency to be eligible for this funding.
  13. Are you requesting funding for any other travel expenses not listed above? If so, describe them below and list the amount for each. Please note that the following expenses are never reimbursable: trip insurance, flight insurance, fines/penalties, participant support costs, and expenses for others (e.g. dependents or colleagues).
  14. Have you sought or received any additional funds to cover this travel? If you have other funding for this travel, please explain below and indicate which travel expenses/amount will be covered by this funding.
  15. If you feel that any of the expenses listed above need further justification, please explain here. Additionally, use this space to explain the basis of your calculations and rationale for the transportation or lodging options you selected. If your conference lodging rate exceeds the maximum rate set by UW-Madison, please state that below.
  16. Please provide the name and email address for your faculty advisor/PI. We may contact them to verify your travel authorizations. No letter of recommendation is needed.
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