Scholarship Directory
Colleges are listed alphabetically. This is not a comprehensive directory of each school’s funding options; it’s a starting point. If these sources are insufficient, please also seek support from your lab and department. We’re happy to work with you to ensure you can attend. For questions or requests for supporting documents, email yura@yale.edu.
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Program: Provost’s Undergraduate Research Travel Funding; CAS Undergraduate Research Conference Travel; SIS Undergraduate Research Travel Grant
Overview: University-level awards for undergraduates presenting at conferences. CAS typically offers up to ~$400/year contingent on first applying to Provost’s fund
Link: https://www.american.edu/provost/undergrad/research-funding.cfm
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Program: URSA — Travel & Impact Grants (Office of Engaged Learning)
Overview: Funds undergraduates sharing results in professional venues (e.g., conference presentations, dissemination projects). Cycles and application requirements posted online.
Link: https://engagedlearning.web.baylor.edu/undergraduate-research/get-funded/overview-ursa-grants
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Program: Undergraduate Conference Presentation Fund (UCPF) — ESURC
Overview: Helps cover registration, travel, lodging, and food for undergraduates presenting at professional meetings. Apply in advance.
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Program: Undergraduate Conference Travel Grants
Overview: Reimburses up to 50% (max $500) for undergraduates presenting original research at academic/professional conferences. One grant per academic year; three review cycles (fall/spring/summer).
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Boston University
Program: College/Department Travel Funds (e.g., CAS Honors Research Travel Awards; Biology)
Overview: BU’s central UROP does not fund travel/supplies; several colleges/departments maintain undergraduate conference travel funds (e.g., CAS Honors up to ~$1,000; Biology undergraduate travel grants).
Link: https://www.bu.edu/urop/opportunities/travel-awards/ ; https://www.bu.edu/biology/undergrad/awards/grant/
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Program: Research at Brown (RAB) Grants
Overview: Rolling proposals (typically up to $500) to support student‑initiated research and travel to present at conferences.
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Program: Caltech Y Hummel–Gray Travel Fund
Overview: Supports student travel to academic/professional conferences (priority to presenters/active participants); open to Caltech undergraduates (and graduates).
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Program: Student Travel Fund (Student Life & Development)
Overview: Supports student organization and student travel to academic/professional conferences; training and application required; limited funds each cycle.
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Program: Undergraduate Research Office (URO) — Presentation Awards
Overview: Supports undergraduates (or groups) presenting at academic conferences; funds may cover registration, travel, lodging, and food; typical support around ~$250 per student.
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Case Western Reserve University
Program: Undergraduate Research Office — Travel Funding
Overview: Up to $650 (in‑person) / $250 (virtual) for undergraduates presenting research; first‑come, rolling; reimburses registration, travel, lodging, meals, poster printing.
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Program: Center for Undergraduate Excellence — Undergraduate Travel Grants
Overview: Provides financial support to undergraduates accepted to present research/creative work at professional or academic venues; must request SGA and one additional source first.
Link: https://www.chapman.edu/research/center-for-undergraduate-excellence/travel-grants.aspx
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Program: Student Conference Travel Funding
Overview: Competitive reimbursement (commonly up to ~$500) for students presenting, competing, or leading at conferences; apply ahead of travel.
Link: https://www.clarku.edu/offices/dean-of-the-college/funding-opportunities/
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Program: Undergraduate Research Scholars — Travel Grants (incl. Charles Vath Travel Grant)
Overview: Typical awards up to ~$400 to undergraduates presenting research at regional/national conferences; recipients usually present at the Mines Undergraduate Research Symposium; rolling opportunities.
Link: https://www.mines.edu/undergraduate-research/undergraduate-research-opportunities/travel-grants/
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Program: Undergraduate Research (OURA) — Funding (unit‑based conference travel)
Overview: Conference travel support is generally provided via colleges/departments; OURA lists internal/external opportunities for student research travel.
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Program: Dean’s Travel Fund
Overview: Travel support for recognized student organization activities, including conferences; availability varies by year.
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Program: CALS Undergraduate Research Grants
Overview: Up to $2,000 for research expenses, including travel to professional meetings or conferences to present findings (for CALS undergraduates).
Link: https://experience.cornell.edu/opportunities/cals-undergraduate-research-grants
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Program: Center for Undergraduate Research & Scholarship (CURAS) — Funding & Travel
Overview: CURAS supports Creighton undergraduates presenting original work; funding and travel support available with posted eligibility and application steps.
Link: https://www.creighton.edu/research/undergraduate-research/undergraduate-research-opportunities
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Program: CPDI Student Professional Development Fund
Overview: Helps CCNY students cover costs to present at academic/professional conferences; limited, competitive funds.
Link: https://math.sci.ccny.cuny.edu/page/travel-award/ ;
https://www.ccny.cuny.edu/cpdi/cpdi-student-professional-development-fund?srsltid=AfmBOopjtNwRWP6UjMPEH1Bw5ZrW516v1qccu_NIT_rIJFfPucZLqAc4
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Program: Undergraduate Advising & Research (UGAR) — Conference Travel Grants
Overview: Funding for undergraduates to present research at academic conferences; students may receive one Senior Conference Grant and one Undergraduate Conference Grant.
Link: https://students.dartmouth.edu/ugar/research/programs/conference-travel-grants
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Program: Undergraduate Research & Enrichment Programs — Conference Travel
Overview: Helps undergraduates offset costs when presenting at professional meetings; guidelines and deadlines published each cycle.
Link: https://drexel.edu/pennoni/urep/undergraduate-research/funding/
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Program: Undergraduate Research Support (URS) — Conference Grants
Overview: Up to ~$800 toward costs to present Duke‑mentored research at a regional or national meeting; presenters prioritized; apply per semester.
Link: https://undergraduateresearch.duke.edu/urs-conference-grants
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Program: Emory College — Conference Presentation Grants
Overview: One‑time grant (up to $750 U.S. / up to $2,500 international) for undergraduates presenting at professional conferences; administered by Undergraduate Research Programs.
Link: https://college.emory.edu/undergraduate-research/research-support/conference-grants.html
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Program: Undergraduate Student Conference Travel (Policy & Request)
Overview: College‑managed process supporting student travel to scholarly meetings when presenting work; requires advance approval.
Link: https://www.fairfield.edu/undergraduate/academics/student-research/
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Program: SCURC — Student Conference Travel Grants
Overview: Up to $500 for student presenters; $200 for first‑time attendees. Reimbursement‑based; rolling while funds last.
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Program: Undergraduate Conference Grant
Overview: Up to $800 per academic year for students accepted to present at professional conferences.
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Program: Undergraduate Research Award (URA)
Overview: $5,000 to support undergraduate research expenses, which may include travel tied to the project/presentation; mentor stipend provided.
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Program: Student Travel Funding (Office of Global Engagement)
Overview: Central portal for GU student travel funding, including research/conference support; browse program‑specific opportunities and eligibility.
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Program: PURA Travel Awards (UROP)
Overview: Supports undergraduate presenters’ conference travel. Note: application portal has indicated PURA Travel Awards are paused—verify current status; related college funds may exist.
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Program: URAF Conference Funding (Harvard College)
Overview: Rolling‑basis funding for Harvard College undergraduates presenting original research (poster or paper) at academic conferences; apply via CARAT.
Link: https://uraf.harvard.edu/uraf-opportunities/uraf-conference-funding
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Program: Undergraduate Research — Experiential Learning Travel Scholarship
Overview: Supports undergraduates presenting at conferences or traveling to conduct research; campus also lists additional funding sources.
Link: https://undergradresearch.indiana.edu/funding/travel-funding.html
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Program: College of Liberal Arts & Sciences — Student Travel Grants
Overview: Supports students presenting research at scholarly conferences; rolling deadlines during fall/spring terms.
Link: https://las.iastate.edu/students/las-scholarships/las-student-travel-grants/
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Program: Office of Research & Scholarship — Undergraduate Travel Grants
Overview: Undergraduate research travel funding with set application windows; used for presenting at professional conferences.
Link: https://www.jmu.edu/research/undergraduate/funding/travel-grants.shtml
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Program: Whiting School of Engineering — Undergraduate Conference Travel Fund
Overview: Financial assistance for WSE undergraduates (including student groups) traveling to approved conferences; priority to presenters.
Link: https://engineering.jhu.edu/ug-academic/engagement/conference-travel-fund/
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Program: CSB Undergraduate Travel Grants (example college fund)
Overview: Typical awards $300–$500 (max ~$750) to support undergraduate travel to professional meetings/conferences/experiential activities; availability varies by funds and number of applicants.
Link: https://csb.lehigh.edu/csb-undergraduate-travel-grants
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Program: BCLA — Student Conference/Travel Funding; Seaver College — Student Travel Support
Overview: BCLA offers mini‑grants (often up to ~$500–$800) to support undergraduate conference participation/presentations; Seaver manages department‑level academic conference travel funds.
Link: https://bellarmine.lmu.edu/experience/bclastudentconferencetravelfundingrequest/ ; https://cse.lmu.edu/centerforstudentsuccess/travel/
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Program: MUSG — Student Organization Funding (conference travel); Departmental travel awards (e.g., Math & Stats)
Overview: Registered student orgs can request support for conference travel; some departments provide additional funds for student presenters.
Link: https://www.marquette.edu/student-gov/student-organization-funding.php
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Program: UA Student Travel Grants
Overview: Helps fund undergraduate travel to academic/professional conferences (individual or group); rolling application windows; open to all MIT undergrads.
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Program: URCA — Undergraduate Conference Travel Support (+ college funds)
Overview: Presenter‑based travel support (URCA application) plus college options (e.g., CANR up to ~$500; Honors College conference awards).
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Program: Undergraduate Student Travel Grants (unit‑based)
Overview: Limited awards to help undergraduates present research at conferences; priority to presenters with faculty endorsement.
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Program: Conference Attendance Grant (University Senate SGA); CAS DURF Conference Grants
Overview: University‑wide grants offset registration/participation costs; CAS DURF Conference Grants up to ~$1,000 for eligible CAS students.
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Program: Office of Undergraduate Research — Travel Awards
Overview: Up to $200 with mentor/department match required; presenter‑focused; separate process for virtual conferences.
Link: https://undergradresearch.dasa.ncsu.edu/travel-awards/
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Program: Council on Undergraduate Research (CUR) Student Travel Awards (via NU URF)
Overview: NU routes students to discipline‑specific conference travel awards and manages internal nomination/application processes.
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Program: Office of Undergraduate Research — Conference Travel Grants (CTG)
Overview: Funding to help undergraduates present research at conferences; OUR site details eligibility and application steps.
Link: https://undergradresearch.northwestern.edu/funding/ctg/
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Program: Undergraduate Research — Conference Presentation Support (system & campus programs)
Overview: URFM lists NCUR/presentation support (timeline updates noted), with active campus funds (e.g., York, Altoona, Brandywine) covering presenter travel.
Link: https://urfm.psu.edu/mentors/funding-undergraduate-researchers
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Program: Undergraduate Fund for Academic Conferences (UFAC)
Overview: Supports undergraduates to attend/present at academic conferences; awards typically ~$500–$750; apply via SAFE during fall/spring cycles and at least 30 days before conference.
Link: https://undergraduateresearch.princeton.edu/funding/academic-conferences
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Program: Office of Undergraduate Research — Undergraduate Research & Professional Development Grants; Engineering EURO Travel Grant
Overview: OUR grants can support presenting‑related expenses; the College of Engineering offers a $500 travel grant for Purdue undergraduates presenting at off‑campus conferences.
Link: https://www.purdue.edu/undergrad-research/scholarships/grants.php
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Program: Department/URP/External funds (no single central undergrad travel grant)
Overview: Use URP plus department/society funds; relevant external undergraduate travel awards are commonly used for conference presentation costs.
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Program: Office of Undergraduate Research & Inquiry (OURI) — Mini‑Grants
Overview: Up to $500 to support research‑related travel (including presenting at conferences: registration, airfare, lodging); rolling review monthly.
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Program: College of Liberal Arts — Student Conference/Travel Fund
Overview: Typical awards $500–$750 to support presenting at conferences (registration, travel, lodging, meals); multiple deadlines per year.
Link: https://www.rit.edu/graduateschool/research-and-creativity-reimbursement-program
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Program: Aresty Research Center — Project & Conference Travel Funding
Overview: Aresty offers funding to help with independent research costs and travel to professional conferences; proposal‑based and competitive.
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Program: 2FURS — Faculty‑Mentored Undergraduate Research Support (replaces prior travel award)
Overview: One application supports research and related travel; previous standalone undergraduate travel award rolled into 2FURS.
Link: https://www.scu.edu/provost/research/student-funding-opportunities/undergraduate-travel-award/
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Program: Undergrad Academic Resources (VPUE/UAR) — Conference Grant
Overview: Funding for Stanford undergraduates to present research/creative work at disciplinary conferences; priority to presenters.
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Program: URECA Small/Travel Grants
Overview: Up to $500 for undergraduates co‑authoring/presenting at professional meetings; apply at least 2–3 weeks before travel.
Link: https://www.stonybrook.edu/commcms/ureca/about/minigrants.php
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Program: The SOURCE — ACC Meeting of the Minds (MoM) Travel
Overview: Syracuse selects a cohort to present at ACC MoM; conference travel fully funded for selected students. Colleges/departments also offer mini‑grants.
Link: https://undergraduateresearch.syracuse.edu/source-opportunites/
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Program: Office of Undergraduate Research & Creative Works — Conference/Travel Support
Overview: Funding for undergraduates presenting at professional meetings; eligibility and cycles posted on OUR site.
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Program: George & Barbara Bush Foundation — Undergraduate Student Travel Grants
Overview: Up to ~$750 for academic travel including conference presentation; eligibility and annual window posted each year.
Link: https://us.tamu.edu/resources/george-barbara-bush-foundation-travel-grants
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Program: College/School Travel Funds (varies by unit)
Overview: Travel support is primarily school‑specific (e.g., JeffSMART or college units). Students presenting at scholarly meetings should inquire within their college.
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Program: Newcomb‑Tulane College Grants (URAF)
Overview: NTC grants explicitly fund conference presentation (and research/internships); typical cap up to ~$1,500 depending on fund; multiple review cycles each term.
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Program: CURCE — Conference Travel Funding
Overview: Center for Undergraduate Research & Creative Engagement provides limited funding for undergraduates presenting at professional meetings.
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Program: Undergraduate Research (UAB Expo/Departmental) — Travel Support
Overview: Departments and programs offer competitive travel support for undergraduates presenting research; check unit criteria and deadlines.
Link: https://www.uab.edu/global/students/education-abroad/student-organizations-conference-travel
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Program: Office of Undergraduate Research & Scholarships (OURS) — Program‑based support
Overview: OURS administers multiple undergraduate research programs (e.g., Haas Scholars) whose budgets can include conference travel for presenting research; check program pages for policies.
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Program: Undergraduate Research Center — Undergraduate Research Travel Awards
Overview: Helps undergraduates presenting research/creative work at academic or professional conferences offset travel costs (regional, national, international).
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Program: UROP — Travel or Publication Award
Overview: Partial funding for presenters’ conference travel (and for travel to conduct research or publication expenses). Specific cycles posted by UROP; awards are supplemental.
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Program: Undergraduate Research Centers — Travel Grants (URC‑HASS; URC‑Sciences resources)
Overview: URC‑HASS travel grants reimburse students presenting research (common caps ~$300 domestic / ~$500 international). URC‑Sciences highlights conference presentation pathways and travel opportunities.
Link: https://hass.ugresearch.ucla.edu/wp-content/uploads/2019/08/Travel-Grant-Pre-Approval-Form.pdf ; https://sciences.ugresearch.ucla.edu/get-started/communicating-your-research/
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Program: UROC Scholars — Conference Travel; Academic Senate Undergraduate Research Travel Scholarship
Overview: UROC programs fund eligible scholars’ conference travel (often up to ~$1,000 for designated events); Academic Senate scholarship supports any UC Merced undergraduate presenting.
Link: https://uroc.ucmerced.edu/resources/travel ; https://uroc.ucmerced.edu/resources/travel/academic-senate-travel-scholarship
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Program: Undergraduate Education — Mini‑Grants (Conference Travel Eligible)
Overview: Mini‑grants may be used to present at professional/academic conferences tied to an approved research or creative project.
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Program: Undergraduate Research Hub — Conference Travel Funding
Overview: Guidance and funding sources for undergraduates presenting at local/regional/national non‑UCSD conferences; encourages stacking multiple sources to cover full costs.
Link: https://ugresearch.ucsd.edu/conferences/travel-funding.html
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Program: URCA — Hanson Family Conference Travel Grant
Overview: One student per quarter may receive up to $1,000 to cover research conference expenses associated with presenting work.
Link: https://urca.ucsb.edu/funding-and-awards/hanson-family-conference-travel-grant
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Program: Undergraduate Research Funding (multiple funds; conference travel eligible)
Overview: Central directory of UCSC funds that can cover presenting at conferences; students apply per‑program with mentor support.
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Program: Office of Undergraduate Research — Presentation Travel Award & Group Travel Award
Overview: Individual and group awards to support undergraduates presenting research; see OUR for cycles and required documentation.
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Program: CCRF — Dean’s Fund for Undergraduate Research (Conference)
Overview: Grants up to ~$1,500 for College students presenting research at conferences; multiple deadlines each year.
Link: https://ccrf.uchicago.edu/content/deans-fund-undergraduate-research-conference
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Program: Office of Undergraduate Research — Conference Presentation Awards
Overview: Up to $500 for undergraduates presenting research/creative work (registration, travel, meals, lodging); apply before travel.
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Program: Undergraduate Research — Conference Presentation Funding
Overview: Supports undergraduates presenting at academic conferences (registration, travel, lodging, meals) with one award per academic year.
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Program: Undergraduate Research Center — Student Scholar Travel Fund
Overview: Limited, competitive reimbursement to undergraduates presenting at scholarly meetings (apply in advance; one award per year typical).
Link: https://career.du.edu/resources/student-scholar-travel-fund/
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Program: Center for Undergraduate Research (CUR) — Travel Award
Overview: Funds up to $500 for undergraduates presenting at national conferences (one award per academic year).
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Program: CURO — Conference Participation Grant
Overview: For undergraduates presenting faculty‑mentored research; awards depend on need/costs; max ~$1,500 (registration, travel, lodging, food within per diem).
Link: https://curo.uga.edu/students/conference-participation-grant/
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Program: Office of Undergraduate Research & Major Awards — Funding (unit/college travel)
Overview: Undergraduates may seek travel support to present research through OURMA and college funds; policies vary by unit.
Link:https://uh.edu/honors/undergraduate-research/research-resources/uh-undergrad-travel-fellowship/
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Program: Office of Undergraduate Research — Conference Travel Grant (CTG)
Overview: Up to $400 for students presenting posters/papers/creative works at professional conferences; rolling review until funds are exhausted; must apply before the conference.
Link: https://undergradresearch.illinois.edu/students/funding.html
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Program: Undergraduate Research & Creative Achievement — Travel Support
Overview: Limited funds to assist undergraduates presenting at professional conferences; typically requires acceptance and mentor support.
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Item descriptionProgram: BSOS Undergraduate Experience Funds; CMNS Summer Research/Travel Awards
Overview: BSOS helps offset travel/transportation and conference fees tied to experiential learning/research, including conference travel. CMNS offers $500–$2,000 for summer research/travel.
Link: https://bsos.umd.edu/undergraduate/bsos-undergraduate-experience-funds
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Program: Commonwealth Honors College — Conference Travel Grants
Overview: $750 (presenting) / $400 (attending) for CHC students’ conference costs; additional departmental/college add‑ons exist.
Link: https://www.umass.edu/honors/scholarships/research-funding-opportunities
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Program: Office of Undergraduate Research — Travel Funding
Overview: Travel support for undergraduates presenting at research conferences; contingent on acceptance and available funds.
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Program: UROP — Travel Support to Present at Professional Conferences
Overview: U‑M’s Undergraduate Research Opportunity Program provides travel support for undergraduates presenting research; details via UROP.
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Program: CUSE Grants — Conference Presentation
Overview: CUSE funds undergraduate conference presentation costs among other grant types; see Grant Types for Conference Presentation and deadlines.
Link: https://cuse.nd.edu/undergraduate-research/funding-research/cuse-grants/
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Program: Office of Undergraduate Research — (unit‑based conference travel)
Overview: Highlights conference travel support opportunities (often through colleges/departments) for undergraduates presenting research.
Link: https://www.ou.edu/education/resources/students/student-research-and-travel-funds
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Program: College of Arts & Sciences — Travel Grants
Overview: Up to $600 for College students presenting research at off‑campus scholarly meetings; four annual deadlines.
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Program: Student Government Board — Undergraduate Conference Fund
Overview: Grants up to $250 for undergraduates invited to present research at a conference.
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Program: Office of Undergraduate Research — Research Presentation Awards (RPA)
Overview: For undergraduates presenting at academic conferences; may fund registration, travel, lodging, and/or food; cycles posted by OUR.
Link: https://www.rochester.edu/college/ugresearch/funding/rpa.html
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Program: Office of Undergraduate Research — Presentation Travel Award
Overview: Assists undergraduates accepted to present faculty‑mentored work at conferences; submit before travel.
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Program: Student Travel Award
Overview: Awards generally $500–$750 to support student travel to showcase research at conferences; apply at least 4 weeks before travel.
Link: https://www.usf.edu/arts-sciences/students/undergraduate/scholarships/student-travel-award.aspx
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Program: Office of Undergraduate Research — Research Travel Awards
Overview: Typical awards $100–$600 to conduct or present research/creative work at academic or professional conferences; preference for strong dissemination plans.
Link: https://undergradcollege.utexas.edu/academics/undergraduate-research/scholarships-awards
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Program: Office of Undergraduate Research — Travel & Small Grants
Overview: Provides funding for undergraduates whose research requires travel or for presenting at professional conferences; apply before travel.
Link: https://our.utah.edu/research-scholarship-opportunities/travel-small-grants/
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Program: FOUR — Conference/Presentation Awards
Overview: Up to $500 for undergraduates presenting at professional conferences; deadlines and receipts required.
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Program: Undergraduate Research Network (URN) — Conference Grants
Overview: Helps undergraduates who are presenting at a domestic research conference cover travel, lodging, registration, and meals. Rolling availability until funds are exhausted.
Link: https://undergraduateresearch.virginia.edu/urn-conference-grants
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Program: Undergraduate Research Program — Conference Travel Awards
Overview: Supports undergraduates to disseminate research at conferences beyond UW; application cycles posted by URP; college‑level travel funds also available.
Link: https://www.washington.edu/undergradresearch/student-resources/communicating-your-research/cta/
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Program: L&S Honors — Conference Travel Grant (Bromley/General)
Overview: For L&S Honors undergraduates presenting at conferences: up to $500 (attendance‑only up to $250). Rolling awards until funds depleted.
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Program: Center for Research & Fellowships — Undergraduate Conference Travel Grant
Overview: Up to $500 (domestic) / $1,000 (international) for undergraduates presenting at conferences; all colleges eligible.
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Program: Office of Undergraduate Research — Travel Grant
Overview: Supports current undergraduates from any discipline who would not otherwise be able to attend a conference to present their work.
Link: https://www.research.undergraduate.vt.edu/funding-and-support.html
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Program: URECA — Starr Travel Grant
Overview: Rolling, case‑by‑case grants to support undergraduates presenting research at professional meetings (including NCUR).
Link: https://ureca.wfu.edu/student-resources/starr-travel-grant
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Program: Office of Undergraduate Research — Conference Travel Award (CTA)
Overview: Financial support for undergraduates serving as lead presenters at professional/academic conferences; rolling applications with a two‑week advance window.
Link: https://undergradresearch.wustl.edu/conference-travel-award
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Program: Charles Center — Research in Motion (Conference Travel)
Overview: Rolling conference travel support for undergraduates; presenters and research travel prioritized.
Link: https://www.wm.edu/as/charlescenter/student-research/project-funding/research-in-motion/
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Program: Departmental Travel Funds (example: Biomedical Engineering)
Overview: No single university‑wide undergrad travel grant; several departments provide conference travel funds for student presenters.