Travel Funding Request

A significant benefit of working on a research project is being able to share your discoveries! The Office of Undergraduate Research encourages students to apply for both local and national conferences to present their findings!

 Travel funding is available to support UM undergraduate students presenting their projects at research conferences.

Funding Overview

  • UGR privdes up to $250 in reimbursement for travel expenses.
  • Funding is limited and not guaranteed.
  • Students may recieve funding only once.

How to Apply

  1. Secure Department Funding First
    You must obtain financial support of equal or greater value from your home department before applying.

  2. Email to Reserve UGR Funds
    To secure potential funding, email our Business Manager, Frances Bazan at fbazan@miami.edu, including:

    • Confirmation of your department’s financial support
    • Confirmation of conference attendance
    • Your request for UGR travel funding review

  3. Wait for Approval
    If approved and funds are still available, UGR will provide up to $250 reimbursement.

Important Requirements

  • This funding is a reimbursement, meaning you must pay all travel expenses upfront.
    • Requests for travel reimbursement have to be submitted wihtin 60 days of date of purchase.
  • If awarded funding, you are required to present your work at the Research, Creativity, and Innovation Forum (RCIF) during the corresponding spring semester.

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