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. To apply, students must submit an online application to the competition on the InfoReady platform before the deadline. We know how hard UNG students work, and our office is excited to offer these grants to help facilitate your presentation!

Application Deadline

January 31, 2025 (11:59 pm)

Apply for a Student Travel Grant via InfoReady

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! Seniors can apply for presenting their research at external conferences. However, if the presentation occurs after your graduation, contact the CURCA office to discuss.

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 that both applications will be awarded. The maximum award amount will still be up to $500 per academic year if both applications are awarded.

What happens if I am awarded, but I can no longer travel to present?

If at any point a CURCA travel grant awardee knows they will not be utilizing their grant, they must email CURCA right away so we can reallocate funds to other awardees or programs.

Can graduate students apply for a CURCA Travel Grant?

No, these travel grants are only for undergraduate students. We recommend graduate students to reach out to their department or Graduate Studies to inquire about travel funding to present research.