Travel Award Application

What graduate student travel award are you applying for? *

Earle C. Anthony Graduate Student Travel Award

Fall 25 Application Period: July 1, 2025- October 16, 2025

Graduate Division is pleased to announce the availability of Earle C. Anthony Graduate Student Travel Awards for graduate students in:

Biological Sciences
Physical Sciences
Agricultural Sciences
Engineering
Mathematics
Health sciences
Interdisciplinary approaches to these fields

Award Details:

Maximum Award: Up to $2,000
Purpose: To support travel for graduate students presenting research at:
- Top-tier national or international scientific society meetings
- Specialized conferences (e.g., Gordon Conference)
One-time award: Once awarded any amount, students are not eligible for further funding from this program

Student Eligibility:

Currently enrolled and in good academic standing
Advanced to candidacy
No more than one year past normative time at degree completion
First author and presenter of the submitted research
Requires letter of recommendation from the Faculty Dissertation Mentor
- An automated email will be sent to your Faculty Dissertation Mentor requesting a letter of recommendation.

Reimbursement Guidelines:

Reimbursed after travel is completed.
Students must submit the ECA Travel Expense Report:
- Within 14 days of trip completion
- OR within 5 business days of award notification (if travel occurred prior to the application deadline).
If also requesting GSA reimbursement:
- Submit original documentation to GSA within 3 business days.
Allowable expenses:
- Reasonable transportation costs
- Registration fees
- University per diem

Application Timing:

Students may apply:
- Before acceptance notification, but must later confirm the work was presented.
- After travel, provided they apply by the next deadline following their trip.
Funds may only be used for the conference/meeting specified in the application.

The application deadline is October 16, 2025 at 5:00 p.m. Pacific Time.

Applications will be reviewed by the Graduate Council Fellowship Sub-Committee, and applicants will be notified of funding decisions about one month after the deadline.

Important: Funding availability in later quarters may be reduced based on earlier awards. Students are encouraged to apply as soon as travel needs arise.

For questions or clarification, please contact Graduate Division by email at gradawards@ucr.edu.

UCR Emeriti Association Graduate Student Travel Award
Fall 25 Application Period: July 1, 2025- October 16, 2025

The Graduate Division is pleased to announce the availability of the UCR Emeriti Association Graduate Student Travel Award for PhD students in any field who are traveling to:

a. Present research at scholarly conferences OR
b. Conduct dissertation research at another location.

Award Amounts:

Up to $1,500 for domestic travel
Up to $2,000 for international travel

Applicant Eligibility:

Be currently enrolled PhD students
Be in good academic standing
Have advanced to candidacy
Be no more than one year past normative time at degree completion
Not have previously received the:
- Earle C. Anthony Graduate Student Travel Award (for presentation travel), OR
- UCR Emeriti Association Graduate Student Travel Award

Award recipients must also:

Provide a written report AND
Make a make a brief presentation about the benefits of the funded travel at a UCR Emeriti Association Luncheon.

Application Categories:

a. Travel to Meeting/Conference:

Must be first author and presenter of submitted work
Reimbursement: Provided after travel upon submission of:
- Official conference proceedings confirming presentation
- Itemized expense list with original receipts (registration, hotel, airfare/transportation)
- Submitted to Graduate Division (UOB 100) within:
  - 14 days after trip conclusion, OR
  - 5 business days of award notification (if travel occurred before the application deadline)
Note, if also requesting GSA reimbursement:
- Original documentation must be submitted to GSA within 3 business days
Eligible expenses include:
- Transportation costs
- Registration fees
- University per diem

b. Travel to Research Site/Location:

Must provide a documentation justifying the need and goals for planned research travel
Approval required (if applicable):
- Recombinant DNA, human subjects, or animals – see OR UCR
- Research in schools (K-12) must have written permission from the proper authorities submitted with the application.
Funds may cover:
- Accommodation
- Transportation
- University per diem
Reimbursement: Same documentation and deadlines as category (a)

The application deadline is October 16, 2025 at 5:00 p.m. Pacific Time.

This deadline applies to both the application submission and letter of recommendation.

Applicants will be notified of award decisions approximately one month after the deadline.

Student Information

Email Address *

First Name *

Middle Name

Last Name *

Birthdate *

UCR (SID) *

Graduate Program *

Date of Entry into UCR Graduate Program *

Program's Normative Time *

Date Advanced to Candidacy *

Anticipated Date of Graduation *

Overall GPA *

Provide a Letter of Recommendation

Ask your faculty dissertation mentor to submit a one page letter stating why attending this meeting/conference is important to your professional development. Your mentor should include in the letter an explicit statement about the stature of this meeting/conference in your field.

By providing their email address below, a link will be sent directly to your advisor along with this application.

Ask your faculty dissertation mentor to submit a one page letter stating (depending on the support type you are applying for) why (a) attending this meeting/conference is important to your professional development. Your mentor should include in the letter an explicit statement about the stature of this meeting/conference in your field OR why (b) visiting this research site is important to your dissertation research. Your mentor should include in the letter an explicit statement about the significance of this research site.

By providing their email address below, a link will be sent directly to your advisor along with details from this application.

Faculty Dissertation Mentor *

Faculty Dissertation Mentor Email *

Travel Support Types

The UCR Emeriti Association Graduate Student Travel Award will provide support for PhD students in any field who (a) travel to present research at scholarly conferences OR (b) travel to conduct dissertation research. You may apply for one type of support. Your selection will automatically adjust the required form elements. Please select what support type you are seeking.

a. For applicants applying for travel to Meeting/Conference

b. For applicants applying for travel to Research Site/Location

Meeting/Conference Information

Official Name of Meeting/Conference *

Meeting/Conference Location

City *

State/Province *

Country *

Meeting/Conference Dates

Meeting/Conference Start Date *

Meeting/Conference End Date *

Title of your Accepted Presentation *

Select One *

Poster Presentation

Platform Presentation

Are you presenting your work as first author?

Yes

No

What type of conference is it? *

Regional

National

International

How many people will attend? *

Is attendance by individual invitation only? *

Yes

No

Are all submissions accepted? *

Yes

No

Briefly describe this meeting/conference and its stature relative to other meetings in your field. *

Briefly describe the impact attending this conference will have on your career and professional development. *

Are some selected for platform presentations and the remainder accepted for poster presentations? *

Yes

No

Briefly explain the application and acceptance process. *

Attach documentation if your submission is by invitation.

(if applicable)

Attach documentation if you have been accepted for presentation.

(if applicable)

Attach your accepted abstract. *

Research Site/Location

Name of Research Site*

Location *

City*

State/Province*

Country*

Anticipated Start Date of Research at Site *

Anticipated Completion of Research at Site *

Briefly describe the facilities or significance of the research site and how it compares to other similar sites. *

Provide a justification for your need and goals for the planned research at this site. What impact will this research have on your dissertation, career and professional development? *

Do you have an invitation or permission from the institution to work at this location? Please provide it if it is necessary. Or explain the procedure required for you to gain access to the institution, repository or field site. *

Budget Award Amount

All applicants must complete this section.

Total Award Amount Requested *

Airfare/Transportation *

Meals *

Lodging *

Registration *

Provide a Brief Budget Justification. *

Have you requested funding for this conference / meeting from other sources? *

No

GSA

Your program/department

Other

Please enter your "other" funding source. *

List PEER reviewed publications, including complete citation, authorship and pagination.

List previous Meetings/Conferences/Workshops/Panels.
List official name, location and dates at which you have presented your research. Include the title of your presentation and all authors in the order in which they appeared on the meeting/conference proceedings or program.

List honors and awards you have earned as a graduate student at UCR.

I certify that I have considered each question and that my statements are true and complete to the best of my knowledge.

Signature * (please type full name)

University of California, Riverside

University of California, Riverside

Travel Award Application

The application deadline is October 16, 2025 at 5:00 p.m. Pacific Time.

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