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DPS Graduate Student Travel Grants

This program is designed to assist DPS graduate students in attending regional, national and international professional meetings. 

  • Students may receive up to $750 for a regional or national meeting and up to $1000 for an international meeting. 
  • Students are limited to one travel award or one research enhancement award per academic year (1 August – 31 July). 
  • Complete applications must be received by the Director of Graduate Studies  prior to the first day of the meeting. 
    • Fall semester deadline: 15 November. 
    • Winter semester deadline: 15 April. 

Please note that the number of awards made each semester will be determined by the availability of funds.

To apply please provide:

  • A completed application form signed by the student and advisor
  • A copy of the abstract of the presentation to be made at the meeting (not required for students in their first year of graduate study)
  • A copy of the meeting announcement which includes the location and dates of the meeting