University of Kansas Offers US$500 Grants for Master’s and PhD Students to Participate in Conferences
Applicant criteria
- NationalityNo specific nationality required
- AgeNo specific age required
- GenderBoth
Opportunity criteria
- Job locationUnited States
- Deadline2026-12-30
Opportunity description
The University of Kansas in the United States offers the Graduate Student Travel Fund, a partially funded financial support program designed to help Master’s and doctoral students participate in academic conferences and professional meetings where they present their research or creative work.
The fund provides up to US$500 to help cover eligible expenses such as travel, accommodation, and conference registration fees. The program is funded by the KU Student Senate and aims to encourage research participation while strengthening students’ academic and professional engagement.
Program Details
- Funding for attending conferences or professional meetings to present research.
- Max award amount of $500
- Available for KU graduate students on main campuses in Lawrence or Edwards.
Benefits
Financial support of up to US$500.
Assistance with the cost of airfare or ground transportation.
Support for accommodation expenses during the conference period.
Contribution toward conference and professional meeting registration fees.
Opportunity to present research and creative projects to specialists and researchers.
Approved funding is issued as a one-time payment through the student’s university account, after which the reimbursed amount is transferred to the student’s bank account.
Eligibility criteria
- Applicants must meet the following requirements:
Be a graduate student enrolled at the University of Kansas in an academic program based at the Lawrence or Edwards Campus.
Be in good academic standing.
Be enrolled at no less than half-time status.
Have been accepted to present a research project or creative work at an academic conference or professional meeting related to their field of study.
Must not have received funding from the Graduate Student Travel Fund during the current academic year.
Travel dates must fall within the eligible period specified for each application cycle.
Meet any additional requirements applicable to recipients of the Self Graduate Fellowship, if relevant.
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