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.
- Submission deadline is October 5, 2026.
- Travel must take place between September 1, 2026 – August 31, 2027.
- 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.
- Award winners are asked to present at the Spring Research Event hosted by the Office of Graduate Students and Postdoctoral Scholars.
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
- 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 Support
A letter of support should be submitted from your advisor regarding attendance to the conference or event. The letter should include any alternative funding sources already acquired and provide the nominal amount necessary for your attendance. 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 open. Please submit your application here.