If you plan on attending KCACTF in January 2019, the application deadline to get funding from the College of Arts and Sciences is Friday, November 9, 2018. Remember, for theatre students, auditioning professionally, writing a play that is submitted, or sharing an SM book, design work or dramaturgy counts as “presentation of research or creative work.” Students will need to request a faculty mentor to help prepare and sign off on their research before they go to KCACTF. An informational meeting is currently being scheduled and we will let you know when it is as soon as the date is set.
Student Research Travel Grant Info
Work closely with a faculty member to hone your research interests and make a contribution to the field. Then network with researchers at conferences to present your findings. Your hard work will help you stand out when searching for a career or applying to graduate or professional school.
Undergraduate and graduate students enrolled in any major or degree program in the College of Arts and Sciences are invited to apply for travel funding. The program supports students who want to attend conferences or other professional venues to present their research activities or independent creative work conducted under the advisement of faculty members in the college. Students also may apply for funding to travel to conduct their research or to learn research techniques. Travel awards will not be provided for conference attendance without presentation of research or creative work.
The undergraduate projects can — but do not have to be — supported by the college’s undergraduate research program. Travel awards may cover airfare, state vehicle rental, hotel, per diem, ground transportation and conference registration fees. An estimated travel budget must be submitted with the application.
If your trip would cost less to fly than drive to on the basis of the state mileage rate, you must justify the need to drive. For example, you will need a car on the site of a research trip to conduct the research. Otherwise, you will not be reimbursed more than the cost of economy airfare to your destination. This is based on State of Kansas travel rules for faculty, staff, and students.
A maximum of $800 is available for undergraduate and graduate student travel awards, which will be made as scholarship awards through the office of student financial assistance. One conference or trip will be supported per student per academic (fall, spring, summer) year. Students who apply two months, or more, before their travel may receive $800, students who apply a month before will may receive $400, and students who apply less than a month before their travel scholarship are not eligible for funding.
More information and how to apply can be found here: http://artsci.k-state.