Undergraduate Research Travel Funds

This year the Office of Research and Technology Transfer (ORTT) more than doubled the annual amount available to support undergraduate research travel from $3,000 to $7,000 and increased the individual award ceiling from $250 to $400. Given twice a year, these funds are available to undergraduate students to present research or creative works at a professional conference or meeting.

Each student is allowed up to $400 once a year to aid in covering conference costs such as registration fees, meals, travel and lodging. There is a 50% match requirement that must come from a named source.  These sources can include the following: a SURF (Student Undergraduate Research Fellowship) or other sponsored award; funding from the college, department, faculty sponsor, or student’s own resources; or another named source.

To apply students must complete the Application is available on the Research Development homepage: http://www2.astate.edu/a/research-transfer/research_development.dot

Fall Priority Application Date:  October 28, 2011

Spring Priority Application Date:  February 03, 2012