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Academic Travel Fund

Description

This funding helps students with the cost of presenting papers, participating on panels, or otherwise taking an active part in the program at academic conferences. In many cases, it will not fully fund travel costs, so students should also look for additional funding sources. Please note: We do not fund participation or presentations at conferences that are not clearly academic or participation in seminars or programs, courses or classes.  In all cases, there must be a strong connection to a student’s major or minor academic program of study. ATF funds are limited.  We may not be able to fully fund requests; once funds are fully allocated, we will not be able to fund additional applications. Students are only eligible for one ATF award in per academic year. For group conference presentation and/or attendance, we will not be able to allocate more than a maximum of $3000. If you have questions, please contact us.

Deadline: 30 days prior to the conference or travel start date. Because of funding limitations, late applications will not be considered.

Apply

To apply for ATF funding, complete the online application in MiddApply. Contact ur@middlebury.edu with any questions or application difficulties.

Carefully review the travel page for details about types of travel expenses before submitting your budget. UR Budget Template

Reimbursement

If the proposal is approved, reimbursements for expenses incurred require scanned or e-receipts and a brief summary about your experience. This needs to be submitted within two weeks of participation. To get reimbursed, return to your current application in the MiddApply portal and complete the reimbursement task. Most ATF funds are dispersed through reimbursement; If you need assistance with direct charges, please talk with us. Reimbursements take 2-3 weeks to receive payment.

ATF Maximum Grant Amounts

Students presenting papers, posters, or in another similar way actively sharing their work in a conference program are eligible for grants of up to the maximum amount of $1,000. Students who wish to attend a conference, but not present work, may receive grants of up to $350. Only one application per student per academic year will be funded. For group conference presentation and/or attendance, we will not be able to allocate more than a maximum of $3000.

Examples of Past Conferences Supported

  • Annual Meeting of the International Academy of Linguistics, Behavioral, and Social Sciences,
  • Annual Meeting of the Society for Neuroscience
  • Association of American Geographers Annual Meeting
  • American Mathematical Society and Mathematical Association of America
  • NE Society for Ethnomusicology Meeting