Graduate Travel Awards

Funding Guidelines

Up to four (4) graduate student travel awards of $250.00 each may be awarded during each of two award terms per calendar year.

There will be two award periods each year.  For events occurring from March 1 to August 30 the deadline for a preliminary abstract and application will be February 15.  For events occurring between September 1 and February 28 the application deadline will be August 1.

Guiding Principles

- Each student is eligible for the award once per degree.

- Must be first author on a paper or poster presentation at a relevant conference for your area of study.

- Must be a registered University of Victoria student at the time of the conference presentation.

- Your supervisor must approve and support your application.

- A preliminary abstract must be submitted at the time of application.

- Proof of acceptance of your abstract required to secure funding.

- Preference will be given to international conferences, followed by national conferences.

How to Apply

To apply, submit a written request to the Director of the School of Exercise Science, Physical & Health Education.  Include your name; student ID number; email address; name of event, organization, dates and location; supervisor’s name and supervisor’s approval signature.  Attach a copy of the preliminary abstract.

Travel Award recipients may be asked to present their papers or posters to fellow students.