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Undergraduate Research and Creative Projects

Undergraduate Fund for Travel to Conferences

The Undergraduate Fund for Travel to Conferences (UFTC) supports undergraduate student research and creative presentations at conferences and similar events.

Merit-based awards up to $750 support the travel costs of undergraduate students who present papers or posters; perform; or exhibit at refereed meetings and events. The grants do not provide funds for international travel, with the exception of events held in Canada. Awards will be made until those funds have been exhausted.

Who is eligible?

To be eligible for an award from the Office of Undergraduate Research, an undergraduate student must:

  1. Be in good academic standing;
  2. Be registered for at least six credit hours of academic work;
  3. Not have received another travel award in the current fiscal year (Oct. 1, 2006, through Sept. 30, 2007); and
  4. Be the primary presenter, performer, or exhibitor at a refereed or juried meeting or event.

To apply

Application forms must be submitted to the Office of Undergraduate Research, 2100 UGL, at least four weeks prior to the departure date. Retroactive funding of travel will not be considered.

Applications must include the following information:

  1. A complete a UFTC application form, including the signatures of the adviser and department chair, and a budget indicating projected costs and sources of funding
  2. An abstract and/or copy of the paper to be presented. Artists and performers should provide appropriate material
  3. A brief description of the meeting and its relationship to the applicant’s field of study and professional development
  4. Evidence of acceptance (e.g. letter of acceptance or copy of an e-mail indicating acceptance)
  5. Evidence that you will be the main presenter, performer, or exhibitor. Individuals presenting or performing with groups should submit evidence of their inclusion in the group

NOTE: Only one student will be supported for each presentation.

Applications will be reviewed by the Office of Undergraduate Research. The amount of each award will be determined by variables such as distance traveled and length of stay.

Reimbursement policy

Award recipients should check with their departmental office or the Office of Undergraduate Research for assistance in completing the travel forms required for reimbursement. A University Travel Expense Report with all bills for reimbursement must be submitted. Reimbursement rates will be in accordance with the University Travel Policy. Items ineligible for reimbursement include parking fines, bookstore supplies, and costs related to normal classroom participation.

For more information, contact:
Kevin Rashid
2100 Undergraduate Library
Ph: (313) 577-2445 Fax: (313) 577-6425