Details of the Award
Amounts
Up to $1000 for domestic conferences
Up to $1500 for international conferences
Other sources of funding should be pursued including from their advisor, the Faculty of Graduate Studies, and the Graduate Student Association. Students who have obtained funding from these and other sources may still apply to the NRI but total funding cannot exceed normal travel expenses.
Eligibility Criteria
1) Enrolled as a full-time student in the Faculty of Graduate Studies in a program delivered by the NRI
2) Good academic standing
3) Confirmation that a paper/poster [at least 1 month prior to conference], which is relevant to their program of study, has been accepted for presentation at a conference
4) Has secured partial travel support from their supervisor(s) of at least $250
5) Students may not receive funding more than once at the Masters level and more than twice at the PhD level
How to Apply
Submit the following documents:
- NRI’s Graduate Student Conference Travel Award Application form
- Written confirmation that your paper/poster has been accepted for presentation [Does not need to be handed in with application, but must be submitted at least 1 month prior to conference]
- An estimate of expenses
Applications should be submitted online through the application form, at least one month prior to conference. Reimbursement of funds will be provided on presentation of official receipts with a signed and completed Guest/Student Travel and Business Claim form. Be sure to save your receipts!