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Travel Awards

Information on travel awards provided by The University of Rochester Graduate Wisdom 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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Sarah Eckl Receives GWIS Travel and Conference Award

Tuesday, May 19, 2026

Sarah in front of her poster at the eventSarah Eckl is a 3rd year doctoral candidate in Dr. Scott Gerber’s lab. Sarah received a travel and conference award from GWIS to attend the 2026 American Association of Cancer Research Annual Meeting in San Diego, California, from April 17 - 22, 2026.

View Sarah’s travel report