Research Presentation Funding

OSEEL encourages undergraduate students to present their research at academic and professional conferences. Applications for research presentation funding are completed by individual students and accepted on a rolling basis until all funds have been exhausted.

Eligible Expenses

Undergraduate students can apply for up to $750 in conference travel financial support the following expenses:

• Conference registration fee
• Transportation
• Lodging
• Meal allowance

Eligibility and Requirements

You must have an acceptance or invitation to present at a conference prior to applying for research presentation funding.

• Letter of recommendation from faculty mentor
• Submission of itemized budget using the provided template
• Applications are due, at minimum, four weeks prior to the conference
• Student in good academic standing
• Students are limited to one conference travel award per year
• Follow all university travel-related policies
• Submission of Conference Presentation Report, including receipts, within two weeks of return travel date

The University Libraries provide academic poster printing services. Please visit the Conference Poster guidance page for poster templates and additional information.

Applications for conferences during the summer or fall 2025 semester are currently being accepted through November 21.