On-Campus Student Conference Travel Fund.

The Boston University School of Public Health Graduate Student Life Office (GSL) is committed to promoting learning opportunities outside the classroom for all students enrolled in an on-campus degree programs. A unique component of master’s and doctoral education is learning through collaboration and presentation at regional, national, and international conferences. The GSL Student Conference Travel Fund Program (SCTFP) supports students by providing travel reimbursement to enable them to take advantage of these opportunities.

Note:  Students must be enrolled in an SPH on-campus degree program to apply for the Student Conference Travel Fund.

Important Notices:

Program Guidelines:

  • Applicants must be enrolled in an on-campus degree granting program at the Boston University School of Public Health (MPH, MS, PhD, or DrPH), be in good academic standing and actively registered (not on leave).
  • A BUSPH faculty member must supervise the research students presenting.
  • Students must be a major contributor to an oral or poster presentation being given at a National Public Health or Scientific conference and must be the one presenting. Funding will be restricted to one student per presentation. For presentations with multiple student presenters, it is recommended that one person be designated as the requester of funds.
  • Students requesting funds from the SCTFP must relinquish support from all other funding sources. When appropriate students should first seek funding from the grant supporting the research.
  • Presentation materials must generally be based on research conducted while the student was registered at the School of Public Health.
  • Funds are reimbursed after the conference has concluded.
  • Funds may be available to cover registration, transportation and lodging.
  • Funds are limited. A committee with representatives from across the School reviews the applications to equitably distribute funds among applicants.
  • Students must affiliate themselves with the Boston University School of Public Health when registering for the conference.
  • If a student does not receive communication about their application, they must inform the committee as soon as possible before the conference dates.
  • All students who are awarded reimbursement funds may be asked to also present their work at School Assembly.
  • Students are eligible for one conference reimbursement per degree program at BUSPH.
  • Applications are due at least two months prior to the conference. Submit the application to Mary Murphy-Phillips in Graduate Student Life.

Award Money

The GSL Student Conference Travel Fund Program has a maximum award amount of $1,000. You may apply for any amount, up to the maximum level or below.

Award and Reimbursement Process:

  • After your application is received, you will be notified via email within three weeks regarding the amount that will be reimbursed (if awarded).
  • You must confirm your intention to use the funding by replying to the confirmation email.
  • Keep all original receipts for items you intend to submit for reimbursement.
  • Submit all required documentation and receipts within 21 days of the last day of the conference.
  • Late submissions (after 21 days) will not be funded.

Questions:

Questions about the application process can be submitted to Mary Murphy-Phillips at MCMURPH@BU.EDU.

Application Instructions:

To apply, please complete the application form and email the following to Mary Murphy-Phillips at MCMURPH@BU.EDU:

  • Email a copy of:
    • An official letter or email from the conference clearly confirming your authorship or contributions to the presentation/poster.
    • A copy of your presentation/poster. A copy of an abstract is sufficient.
    • A conference announcement, flyer or agenda.
    • A detailed budget proposal including expenses for; airfare, lodging, conference registration, as well as any information you have about other funding sources (confirmed or potential). Such as, department funding, conference scholarship, department award, etc.
  • Applications are due at least two months prior to the conference.

GSL: Student Conference Travel Fund

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