Graduate Student Travel Funding

1. Ruth E. Hall Fund for Graduate Student Professional Development

Gift money from Department of Family Social Science alumni, faculty, and friends is allocated in the amount of up to $500 for out- of-state travel and up to $750 for travel to international professional conferences to support graduate students who present scholarship and/or have major roles in a conference. In any given academic year, students will only be eligible for up to two travel awards, totaling no more than $1,250. Start by filling out the Ruth E. Hall Application Google Form. Submit this form four weeks before your travel dates. If your presentation is a poster, submit your poster to the department communications and marketing manager when you return.

Students traveling outside the U.S. are also required to register with the Global Programs & Strategy (GPS) Alliance office. Submit copies of your University-approved international travel, health, and security insurance, and the Student Release and Waiver form along with your Ruth E. Hall application.

After students graduate, they will be encouraged to contribute to the Ruth E. Hall fund for future student support; this fund is built on reciprocity. Students are not limited in the number of times they may apply for these funds.

2. GradSEHD

Students may apply for a travel grant from GradSEHD. Applicants are eligible for one travel grant per year. Applications must be received in the GradSEHD office approximately two months prior to travel dates.