Conference/Travel Grants

Travel grants of up to $500 are awarded by CURCA to assist undergraduate students who wish to present their research or creative activity at any type of external (off-campus) conference or presentation. CURCA accepts applications for travel grants in both the fall and spring semesters. We know how hard UNG students work, and our office is excited to offer these grants to help facilitate your presentation!

Application Deadline

September 15, 2023 (11:59 pm)

Apply for a Student Travel Grant via InfoReady

Upcoming Workshop

Fall Workshop:
September 11, 2023 at noon

URL:
go.ung.edu/curcazoomroom

Resources:

Request for Proposals (PDF) Travel Grant Rubric (PDF) Workshop Slides (PDF)

Deadlines

We accept travel grant applications for both spring and fall semesters.

Fall Semester

Applications open in late August and are due the third Friday in September
For conferences/presentations after September 30 and before February 29 of the academic year

Spring Semester

Applications open in mid-December and are due the last Friday in January
For conferences/presentations between February 1 and September 30

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.

Can seniors apply for a travel grant?

Yes! However, your presentation must occur BEFORE you graduate from UNG. We cannot reimburse you if the conference occurs after you have graduated.

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 up to two applications if you are attending multiple conferences; however, there is no guarantee both applications will be awarded. The maximum award amount will still be up to $500 if both application are awarded.