Graduate Travel Funding for Conferences

Before Travel

Students whose work is accepted for presentation may apply for travel funding by submitting and/or paper to be presented and the following form to the graduate program manager prior to travel:

Travel awards are funded based on 1) the strength of a student’s project and proposal, 2) the support of the committee chair, 3) the results of previous funding, 4) the student’s standing in the department, and 5) available funds. Past travel awards from the department typically have been $300–$500 (the College of Humanities generally matches the department award). Future awards may vary in amount and also may vary from one student to another. Students are encouraged to seek additional funding from other sources.

Note: All travel must be preapproved in order to receive reimbursement from the College of Humanities. Additionally, all airfare must be booked through BYU Simply Travel. It is recommended that students also book their lodging through BYU Simply Travel.

After Travel

Upon Returning from a department-funded research presentation, students must:

• Submit a brief (half-page) summary of the experience to the graduate coordinator.
• Submit the Graduate Travel Reimbursement Request to the College of Humanities (see the last page of the above form).

Graduate Studies Professional Presentation Award

The Office of Graduate Studies offers a Professional Presentation Award. This award is available twice a year. For detailed information, go to: