Graduate students enrolled part-time or full-time in programs in the College of Education are eligible for travel funds to participate in professional conferences during fiscal year 2011-12 (July 1, 2011-June 30, 2012). A maximum of $400 per student per year will be available. You will receive the award in the form of a reimbursement after you have completed travel.

Participation includes any of the following:

• Paper presentation at an international, national, or regional conference (highest priority)
• Organizer or Discussant of a session at an international, national, or regional conference
• Attendance at a national or regional conference required on the basis of elected or appointed office in that association
• Other (e.g., chairing a session)

APPLICATION PROCEDURE

Submit a GSTA Application, an abstract, and verification of acceptance of your participation from the sponsoring association. Applications and accompanying materials must be submitted to Jo Ann Hurley, jhurley@email.arizona.edu, Education 201, no later than 5 p.m, Monday, April 9, 2012.

Applicants, please be aware that the Jacqueline Anne Morris Memorial Foundation Travel Award is no longer available. Applications for this award will be transferred to the College of Education Travel Award system and processed accordingly.

AWARD CLAIM PROCEDURE

If you are awarded a GSTA, you must do the following to claim your award (travel reimbursement):

1. Complete a TRAVEL AUTHORIZATION FORM, available from your department office, before the trip. Request assistance from your department personnel to ensure that the form is correctly completed. Attach a copy of your award letter and documentation of your participation (letter of invitation or a conference program). The department office will submit paperwork for approval. 
    
2. Within 10 business days (or before June 30, whichever comes first) after returning from the conference, submit receipts and documents indicating your attendance at the conference to your department administrator. You will then be reimbursed within 21 business days.

For other graduate student travel funding opportunities outside the college, please visit the GPSC Travel Grants page.