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Conference Travel Funding

Overview

Honors College (HC) students who have been invited to present their research at academic conferences can apply for HC funding to help pay for travel expenses. Amounts will vary up to $650 a semester, depending on the number and quality of applications, as well as the amount of funding available. As such, applying for HC conference travel funding does not guarantee the receipt of funding. The eligibility requirements, deadlines, and application process are detailed below.

Main Contact

Maria Jerinic, Ph.D.
Associate Dean

Eligibility

  • In order to qualify for HC conference travel funding, students must be presenting research at an academic conference outside of Southern Nevada. 
  • The research being presented must have been conducted with or overseen by a UNLV or DRI faculty member. 
  • Applicants must be current undergraduate students enrolled in a UNLV program when applying for travel and at the time of travel. Funding will not be considered for students who will have graduated before the research conference.
  • Applicants must be current HC students in good academic standing (GPA of 3.3 or higher and making sufficient progression through HON course requirements).
  • If applicable to the research project being presented, students must have documentation indicating the approval of and/or certification for the ethical conduct of research involving human subjects, including:
    • UNLV IRB approval for research with human subjects
    • CITI Training Certificate
    If applicable to the research being presented, students must have documentation indicating the approval and/or certification for the ethical and safe conduct of research, including:
    • IACUC approval for research with live animals
    • Biosafety committee approval for research involving hazardous materials
    • RMS training for any lab based research

This is a competitive process. Preference will be given to HC students with an active research program and/or to HC students who have actively engaged in service and leadership activities in the Honors College and the larger UNLV community.

Funding Requirements

  • Applications for conference travel funding must be submitted at least 45 days prior to the date of travel.  
  • Students may not apply for HC conference travel funding for more than one conference per semester. The maximum amount of HC travel funding permitted is up to $650 per student per conference per semester.
  • The HC only funds student conference travel that has been pre-approved. Students cannot be reimbursed for conference registration or travel. As such, awardees will need to confirm details with Jessica Aguilera (jessica.aguilera@unlv.edu)  before booking travel and/or paying conference registration.
  • Prior to applying for HC conference travel funding, students should seek other funding sources, including the Office of Undergraduate Research, CSUN, their discipline colleges, and their faculty research adviser. Additionally, travel to a research conference outside of the United States requires coordination with the Office of Study Abroad Programs.
  • Eligible expenditures include airfare, lodging, and conference registration fees. HC conference travel funding does not cover ground transportation or food. 

Please note that awards are up to $650. The actual amount of conference travel funding awarded will depend on existing funds, the caliber of the application, and the budget provided.

Fraudulent Documentation Submission

All applications must be the original work of the applicant. Repeat or duplicate applications, and applications with sections duplicated from any other application, will not be considered for HC conference travel funding (even where individuals in a group are applying separately for their part in the same presentation). The presentation of false or otherwise incorrect information will lead to immediate disqualification of the application, suspension of any further HC funding, a freeze on any existing HC funds awarded, and the immediate repayment of any funds utilized toward the above mentioned travel. Additionally, the student will be referred to the Office of Student Conduct for further consideration.

Application Process

All applications for HC conference travel funding must be submitted through the web-based application form. When completing the form online, you will be asked to upload the following documents:

  • Your current resume/CV
  • A copy of your conference acceptance letter or email
  • Documentation of approvals/certifications when applicable for the ethical conduct of research (IRB, CITI, IACUC) and research safety (RMS)
  • A budget for conference-related expenses

Only complete applications that are submitted by the deadline will be considered.

The HC Conference Travel Funding Committee will review applications. Award notifications will be sent to applicants through their Rebelmail. 

Students who receive HC conference travel funding will need to meet with Jessica Aguilera (jessica.aguilera@unlv.edu) before booking travel and/or paying conference registration. The HC will directly book and purchase aspects of your conference travel that are covered by your award. Please note, even if you are approved for funding, the HC cannot reimburse any conference-related expenses that you purchase directly.

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