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.
Nicole Waild Receives GWIS Travel and Conference Award
Wednesday, September 10, 2025
Nicole Waild is a 6th year doctoral candidate in Dr. Josh Munger’s lab. Nicole received a travel and conference award from GWIS to attend the Gordon Research Conference in Viruses and Cells held in Catalonia, Spain from May 18 – 23, 2025.
View Nicole’s travel report
Abby Manning Receives GWIS Travel and Conference Award
Tuesday, September 9, 2025
Abby Manning is a 4th year doctoral candidate in Dr. Eric Wagner’s lab. Abby received a travel and conference award from GWIS to attend the Mechanisms of Eukaryotic Transcription Meeting in Cold Spring Harbor, NY from August 26th – 30th, 2025.
View Abby’s travel report
Akshara Sharma Receives GWIS Travel and Conference Award
Friday, April 18, 2025
Akshara Sharma is a 3rd year doctoral candidate in Dr. Alan Grossfield’s lab. Akshara received a travel and conference award from GWIS to attend the Biophysical Society Meeting in Los Angeles, CA from February 15 – 19, 2025
View Akshara’s travel report