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:
- Submit a completed Application Form along with a copy of your C.V., and copies of your peer-reviewed publications to Stephanie Scoville
- 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.
Xueyang He Receives GWIS Travel and Conference Award
Thursday, August 31, 2023
Xueyang He is a 4th year doctoral candidate in Dr. Paul Boutz’s lab. Xueyang received a travel and conference award from GWIS to attend the Eukaryotic mRNA Processing Conference in Cold Spring Harbor, Long island, NY from August 22 – 26, 2023.
View Xueyang’s travel report followup
Gabrielle Kosoy Receives GWIS Travel and Conference Award
Wednesday, February 8, 2023
Gabrielle Kosoy is a 5th year doctoral candidate in Dr. Ben Miller’s lab. Gabrielle received a travel and conference award from GWIS to attend the SPIE-Photonics West BIOS meeting in San Francisco, California, from January 27th - February 2nd, 2023.
View Gabrielle’s travel report followup