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Travel Awards

Information on travel awards provided by The University of Rochester Graduate Women In Science (GWIS)

Application deadlines are November 15th and April 15th. You must be a graduate student in years 1 through 5 and an active participant in GWIS. Travel will be sponsored on the basis of scientific merit and need.

Application Process:

  1. Submit a completed Application Form along with a copy of your C.V., and copies of your peer-reviewed publications to Stephanie Scoville
  2. Request that your Ph.D. mentor and one of your Ph.D. advisory committee members each forward a letter of reference to Stephanie Scoville.

A one-page follow-up report from travel awardees is required within one month after travel is completed. This should be submitted to Stephanie Scoville.

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Amy Bucklaew Receives GWIS Travel and Conference Award

Friday, August 30, 2024

Amy Bucklaew in front of posterAmy BucjkaewAmy Bucklaew is a 4th year doctoral candidate in Dr. Jude Mitchell’s lab. Amy received a travel and conference award from GWIS to attend the Gordon Research Conference (GRC) meeting on “Biological Insights Derived from Optogenetic Approaches" from July 17- 22, 2024 in Newry, Maine.

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Lucas Simpson Receives GWIS Travel and Conference Award

Friday, August 30, 2024

Lucas Simpson in front of posterLucas Simpson is a 4th year doctoral candidate in Dr. Josh Munger’s lab. Lucas received a travel and conference award from GWIS to attend the 48th International Herpesvirus Workshop from July 13- 17, 2024 in Portland, Oregon .

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Liam Peterson Receives GWIS Travel and Conference Award

Wednesday, July 3, 2024

Liam in front of posterLiam Peterson is a 3rd year Pathology doctoral candidate in Dr. Mathew Brewer’s and Dr. Lisa Beck’s labs. Liam received a travel and conference award from GWIS to attend the Society of Investigative Dermatology Annual Meeting held in Dallas, TX, from May 14 – 18th, 2024.

View Liam's travel report.

Julia Nicosia Receives GWIS Travel and Conference Award

Tuesday, June 25, 2024

Julia Nicosia Receives GWIS Travel and Conference AwardJulia Nicosia is a 5th year doctoral candidate in Dr. Mitch O’Connell’s lab. Julia received a travel and conference award from GWIS to attend the Symposium on the Immune System of Bacteria conference in Boston, MA from April 15 – 19th, 2024.

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Gloria Asantewaa Receives GWIS Travel and Conference Award

Thursday, March 21, 2024

Gloria Asantewaa picture from Keystone Tumor Metabolism ConferenceGloria Asantewaa is a 5th year doctoral candidate in Dr. Isaac Harris’ lab. Gloria received a travel and conference award from GWIS to attend the Keystone Symposium on Tumor Metabolism in Banff, Alberta, Canada from February 12-16, 2024.

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Nick Rugelis Receives GWIS Travel and Conference Award

Friday, February 23, 2024

Nick Rugelis presenting with posterNick Rugelis is a 4th year doctoral candidate in Dr. Jeff Hayes’ lab. Nick received a travel and conference award from GWIS to attend the Biophysical Society National Meeting in Philadelphia, PA from February 10 – 14, 2024.

View Nick’s travel report followup