Conference/Travel Grants

Conference/travel grants of up to $500 are provided by CURCA to assist students who wish to present their scholarship at external conferences. CURCA accepts applications for conference/travel grants in both the fall and spring semesters.

Note: For 2021, CURCA conference/travel grant funding may only be used for registrations for online-only conferences.

Fall conference/travel Grants are due the third Friday in September. Students who wish to present their research before February 1 of the academic year should apply during this cycle.

Spring conference/travel Grants are due the last Friday in January. Students who wish to present their research between February 1 and September 15 should apply in this cycle.

Receive complete instructions and an updated rubric when you apply for a conference/travel grant. Download the 2021 Spring Conference Grant Request for Proposals (PDF).

Application Deadline

Due on January 29, 2021 by 11:59 p.m.

Frequently Asked Questions

Can I apply for a conference/travel grant if I already graduated?

No, you can only apply if you are a student currently attending University of North Georgia.

Do I receive $500 if I win?

No, you can receive up to $500. The awarded amounts vary depending on application and will be determined by the CURCA office.

Should I estimate on the lower end for my cost?

No, please estimate accurately the amount if you can. That helps us when deciding how much to reward.

Will requesting above $500 disqualify me or hurt my chances?

No, please accurately estimate your costs whatever they may be and we will decide how much we can award from there.

How do I know if my conference is local, state, regional or national?

You should talk to your faculty advisor or the conference organizations prior to applying to clarify the level of conference.

What if I haven’t been accepted yet to my conference?

You can submit a statement for an expected acceptance date with your application. It’s ok if you haven’t gotten your acceptance yet as long as you include that statement.

Can I submit more than one application for conference/travel grants?

Yes you can submit more than one if you are attending multiple conferences. There is no guarantee both conference/travel grants will be awarded but it doesn’t hurt your chances to do so.