Eligibility

Graduate students at or near the completion of their studies who have not previously received this award and who are presenting a research paper (acceptance of paper may be pending at time of application) are eligible. Students must be in good academic standing and are required to hold and maintain a minimum GPA of 3.0. Applicants must be registered graduate students. Students on PELP (Planned Educational Leave Program) are not eligible for this award. Students on Filing Fee status may apply. Travel must take place during the award period (see above).

Award

Any expenditure allowable under the UC Davis Policy and Procedure Manual on the Travel Expense Voucher is reimbursable.
All international travel — $1,000
Domestic travel outside of California — $500
Hawaii and Alaska (exception) — $1,000
Travel within California — $250
Disabled student applicants whose disabilities require the assistance of a personal attendant may also request an award for the attendant’s travel.

Application Procedure

GRADUATE STUDENT SUBMITS TO GRADUATE PROGRAM COORDINATOR:
Please submit the Graduate Student Travel Award Application (GS514) with the following attached supporting materials:

• An abstract of the paper or presentation.
• A letter of acceptance, a formal invitation, or a printed program as evidence of acceptance. Indicate “Pending” on the application if written confirmation has not yet been received. Funds, if awarded, will be released when the Office of Graduate Studies has received evidence of acceptance.
• Documentation of overall academic record or transcript (an unofficial copy attached by your graduate program coordinator) is acceptable. Unofficial transcripts from SISWEB will not be accepted.
• A list of applicant’s publications and awards.
• A letter of recommendation from major professor.
• Please submit a separate application for each conference you are attending.

For further information, contact:

Ruth Lee
(530) 752-7484

FOR GRADUATE PROGRAM USE ONLY

Nomination and Deadlines

Nominations from the graduate program chair are due to Graduate Studies by:

• Spring nomination deadline: Applications must be received by 5:00 p.m. on Monday, April 15, 2013.
• Fall nomination deadline: Applications must be received by 5:00 p.m. on Friday, November 15, 2013.

The graduate program chair must submit a maximum of three ranked applications to:

University of California, Davis
Office of Graduate Studies
Attn: Ruth Lee
One Shields Avenue
250 Mrak Hall
Davis, CA 95616

Last Updated: April 11, 2013