View the resolution adopted by the GSS here

1. You must be a graduate student at the University of Vermont both at the time of grant application as well as conference attendance.
2. You must not have accepted funds for conference attendance from either the Graduate College Conference Grant Program or the GSS Conference Grant in the past 12 months.
3. You must not accept funds from multiple GSS Conference Grant cycles for the same conference.
4. March grant applications must be for conferences starting between April 1st and the subsequent October 31st. September grant applications must be for conferences starting between October 1st and the subsequent April 30th.
5. The conference in question must occur between April 1 – October 31 for the March grant application and between October 1 – April 30 for the September grant application.

*There is no requirement to attend or present at the UVM Student Research Conference.

*Applicants are recommended to contact the funders in advance if they have questions about their eligibility.

*The total request must not exceed $700.

• March grant applications must be for conferences starting between April 1st and the subsequent October 31st.
• September grant applications must be for conferences starting between October 1st and the subsequent April 30th.
• The conference in question must occur between April 1 – October 31 for the March grant application and between October 1 – April 30 for the September grant application
• Submission of receipts for reimbursement: Itemized receipts documenting all expenses for which reimbursement is being requested should be sent at one time. The receipts should be submitted as soon as possible and no later than November 15th for the March – October grant cycle and May 15th for the September – April grant cycle.

Upcoming deadlines:

Application Requirements

• Attestation from your advisor or department faculty member
• Proof of conference acceptance and/or proof of conference application
• A budget estimate

Awardee Requirements for Disbursement of Funds (reimbursement):

• Proof of conference attendance such as a certificate of participation or confirmation of conference registration.
• Documentation of all expenses - Itemized receipts documenting all expenses for which reimbursement is being requested should be sent at one time. 

Apply here

The Graduate College fosters and supports the academic and professional development of graduate students. Conference Grants are awarded by the Graduate College to students presenting their scholarly work at conferences or professional meetings. Graduate students can receive up to $600 in reimbursements for eligible conference-related expenses. Conference Grant applications may be submitted in the appropriate cycle as outlined below.

Apply for the Graduate College Conference Grant here