Category I – Professional Travel to Conference: Serving in Official Capacity
Forms
Eligibility:
- Individuals seeking funding for participation at professional meetings in an official capacity. This includes giving a presentation, presiding over the meeting as an officer, and serving on a panel or as a respondent.
Award Limits:
- Category I Travel funding will not exceed either $1,500 for each of two awards (if applying under option A, more info here), or $2,500 for one award (if applying under option B, more info here), pending final budget. Awards may be less than these full amounts if the budget of the committee necessitates it.
Note: The Committee may elect to fund conference presenters at a higher amount than those serving in another official capacity. The amount funded may be evaluated by the extent of the applicant's duties regarding the conference. Please provide a detailed description of your role in the conference.
- Requests for Professional Travel to Conferences in Official Capacity may be submitted as soon as the conference paper is accepted or official duties confirmed. They may also be submitted pending notification of acceptance or confirmation provided the Committee receives notification prior to Round 3.