Graduate Student Research and Travel Grants

One of the “Marks of Excellence” of UW-Eau Claire is its emphasis on student participation in scholarly and creative activity. For graduate students doing research, there are funding opportunities available for research and for presenting results at conferences.

Apply for a Research Grant

The Graduate Student Research and Scholarly and Creative Activity Grants program is designed to support projects performed by graduate students. Students may receive up to $500 to accomplish the scholarly activity.

Graduate students admitted to a graduate program who are engaged in research or other scholarly and creative activities are eligible to apply. A student may receive one award per academic year. Applications may be submitted at any time.

In addition to the Graduate Student Research and Scholarly and Creative Activity Grants program, students may receive some funding under Summer Research Experience for Undergraduates (SREU) or Student-Faculty Research Collaboration grants when they serve as research mentors for undergraduates on those projects.

Present at Professional Meetings

Student Travel for the Presentation of Research Results
Travel awards assist students traveling to national and regional professional meetings to present the results of collaborative research. Students may receive up to $700 to cover travel expenses for a first trip and up to $1000/year for two or more trips.

Travel must be booked according to UW System policy and procedures to be eligible for reimbursement; see UWEC Travel and your department’s office assistant for more information and assistance.

Many professional societies and conferences offer travel funds for students (e.g., reduced conference registration fees or small travel stipends), so you are encouraged to check the society/conference website.