Submission Notes 

• Applicants MUST BE presenting Purdue Research at the conference or event (oral, poster, etc.) 

• Applicants MUST BE officially enrolled in an OGSPS Interdisciplinary Graduate Program. 

• Each Purdue West Lafayette Campus Interdisciplinary graduate student may only  submit one application per year. 

• Submission deadline is  October 20, 2025. 

• Travel must take place between  September 1, 2025 – August 31, 2026. 

• Incomplete applications will NOT be considered for funding, so double-check completion prior to submission. 

• Award amounts may vary and will be no more than $1000. 

The Office of Interdisciplinary Graduate Programs will follow the Purdue University policy on travel reimbursement. 

Application and Essay Guidelines 

Essay Prompt 

In 500 words or less (excluding title) please describe your research, its interdisciplinary aspects, and the importance of attending this conference. Please keep in mind that your application will most likely be reviewed by someone outside your field, thus write for someone who might not be familiar with your subject area. 

​Essay Formatting Instructions 

• All essays should fit on 1 PAGE  using 1” margins and size 12 Font ​ 

• Any application not formatted correctly will be docked 1 point on the final evaluation 

• To assure a double-blind review, DO NOT INCLUDE any identifying information, such as: 

• Your name 

• Your advisor’s name 

• Collaborators’ names 

• Save your application essay as a PDF with the following naming scheme: 

• Lastname_Firstname_TravelGrant.pdf 

• Essays named incorrectly will be docked 1 point on the final evaluation 

Letters of Recommendation 

Submit a letter of recommendation from your advisor supporting your attendance to the conference or event. ​ Letters should be in pdf format and submitted by the recommender to oigp@purdue.edu. 

​Resume or CV 

Applications must include an updated resume or CV upon submission. 

Submit 

Applications for the travel award are now closed.