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.
Amy Bucklaew Receives GWIS Travel and Conference Award
Friday, August 30, 2024
Amy 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.
View Amy’s travel report
Lucas Simpson Receives GWIS Travel and Conference Award
Friday, August 30, 2024
Lucas 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 .
View Lucas’ travel report
Liam Peterson Receives GWIS Travel and Conference Award
Wednesday, July 3, 2024
Liam 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 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.
View Julia’s travel report
Gloria Asantewaa Receives GWIS Travel and Conference Award
Thursday, March 21, 2024
Gloria 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.
View Gloria’s travel report
Nick Rugelis Receives GWIS Travel and Conference Award
Friday, February 23, 2024
Nick 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