Travel Funding

LSAMP students who are selected to conduct research in a national or international program, present research at a conference, or compete in an academic STEM competition are eligible to apply for funding to help cover cost towards travel and accommodation. Funding typically ranges between $500-$1,500 (depending on event/program location). Applications for travel funding must be endorsed by your research faculty mentor.

Eligibility

  • Student must be an LSAMP Scholar
  • Student must be accepted to a research program, present research at a conference, or compete in a STEM competition

Please note: students who are not presenting research or competing in a STEM competition are not eligible to apply.

Required Documents

  • Official acceptance letter into the conference, research program, or academic competition you intend to present at or participate in
  • Submit in a single PDF document a signed budget sheet (PDF) and all additional materials to support your budget request (e.g., receipts, itineraries, etc.)
  • Specific Essay Questions (answer in 500 words or less):
    • Conference Funding: How does this conference relate and/or encourage future prospects in STEM? What value do you see in presenting your work at this conference?
    • Research Programs (National or International): What do you hope to gain from this research experience? Why is conducting research abroad important to you? How will this experience further your goal towards a career or graduate education?
    • Academic Competitions: What skills do you hope to gain from this experience?

Funded Items

  • Accommodation (e.g., hotels)
  • Transportation (e.g., flights, trains, buses, Ubers)
  • Registration fees

Items Not Funded

  • Meals
  • Living expenses (e.g., rent, clothes, laundry, internet service, utilities, etc.)
  • Tuition and/or fees
  • Per Diems
  • Paid Internships/co-ops and/or research opportunities 
  • Apparel
  • Gift cards

Responsibilities After A Funded Opportunity

LSAMP Scholars are required to:

  • Provide scanned receipts and other pertinent documents for purchases
  • Submit a 500-word reflection and/or research documents related to the funded experience

Scholars may be asked to:

  • Serve as an LSAMP Student Ambassador at university or community events
  • Conduct workshops or act as a mentor to students interested in STEM
  • Give a presentation at the next scheduled LSAMP workshop

Apply for travel funding.