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 UC Davis Policy & Procedure on the Travel Expense Voucher are reimbursable.
All international travel — $1,000
Domestic travel outside of California — $500
Hawaii & 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 CHAIR:
Please submit the Application for Graduate Student Travel Award form 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
• A list of applicant’s publications and awards
• A copy of academic record or transcript sisweb NOT accepted
• A letter of recommendation from major professor

GRADUATE PROGRAM CHAIR SUBMITS A MAXIMUM OF FIVE RANKED APPLICATIONS TO:

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

For further information, contact:

Ruth Lee
(530) 752-7484

Last Updated: February 19, 2008