Travel Grants
The PGSG Travel Grant offers funding for Purdue graduate students to present their research at academic conferences. This grant enhances the academic development of our awarded students and augments the overall quality of research at Purdue University.
IMPORTANT LINKS
Note: when considering submission deadlines, remember that Travel Grants are reviewed on a monthly basis, funding is not guaranteed, and travel must occur within the eligibility dates provided at the link above. A general rule of thumb is that if you will not find out about the award before your travel, you are outside of the eligibility dates.
BEFORE APPLYING
Review Eligibility Requirements
- Applicants must be presenting Purdue research at the conference (oral, poster, etc.)
- Purdue graduate students may only submit one application per semester.
- Purdue graduate students may only receive one award per fiscal year (Summer – Spring)
- Incomplete applications will not be considered for funding, so double-check completion prior to submission.
- Applicants must use their Purdue email when submitting, failure to do so will result in an ineligible application.
Read Reimbursement Policies
- Applicants should understand the reimbursement procedures and policies before traveling or making any purchases related to the applicant’s grant application.
- Proper documentation must be submitted for full reimbursement.
AFTER APPLYING
Immediately after successful submission of your application, your PI will be sent a survey asking them to confirm your travel plans. This survey is sent from the pgsg.grantreview@gmail.com account. It is your responsibility to ensure that you enter the correct email address for your PI and that you PI completed the survey sent to them before the grant deadline.
APPLICATION RUBRIC
Applications are scored out of fifty points; there are ten criteria, each worth five points. Click on the image below for a printable version.
After Application
After completion and submission of the application, the survey will conclude. It is the applicant’s responsibility to double-check the completion and accuracy of your responses. If you find an error, you may resubmit your application. Only the most recent submission will be considered.
You will be notified of our decision on the notification date specified on the grants deadline page. Please keep this, and the fact that this grant works off reimbursement, in mind when you apply. We cannot rush our review process, so if you need an answer earlier than the specified date or upfront payment, you may want to reconsider applying.