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SIPA Conference Travel Grant
NOTE: The Conference Travel Grant Funding for the 2011 - 2012 academic year has been exhausted. There are no more funds for Conference Travel Grants.
SIPA students often have unique prospects for academic and professional related travel. This can be a significant financial challenge for many students. OSA would like to support endeavors that will contribute to your academic and professional goals. Activities that are part of the SIPA academic program (capstones, internships, etc) are not covered through these grants.
Funding will be allocated as follows:
Domestic Conference (Attendance Only) |
Up to $100 |
Domestic Conference (Attendance and Presenter) |
Up to $300 |
International Conference (Attendance Only) |
Up to $300 |
International Conference (Attendance and Presenter) |
Up to $600 |
Application Process
Please be advised of the following eligibility and application requirements:
- Student must be in good academic standing;
- Priority given to students responding to a formal call for abstracts or presentations, or independent research projects;
- Limited to one award per student, for either domestic OR international travel;
- Deadline is ongoing, although funds are limited;
- Any award can only be provided prior to the conference/event/etc.;
- Submission of a Travel Grant Application, statement of support, and copy of the conference/invitation.
NOTE: The Travel Grant Funding for the 2011 - 2012 academic year has been exhausted. There are no more funds for Conference Travel Grants.
All requests will be reviewed by members of the Student Travel Grant Committee. Recommendations will be forwarded to the Associate Dean of Students for final approval and students will be notified by email. Grants are contingent on the availability of funding.
For questions concerning Student Group Special Event Grants and Conference Travel Grants please contact Dean Bruce at db2835@columbia.edu.