Definition of Grants

Travel and presentation expenses may be funded through Travel/Presentation Grants. The presentation of research projects and creative activities of Westminster College students are covered under this program. Projects must be conducted under the mentorship of Westminster College faculty. Performances and/or presentations at professional conferences of student work in visual and performing arts disciplines qualify for consideration under this program. Award recipients are required to participate in the Undergraduate Research Symposium in the year of their grant.

Eligibility

In order to apply for travel/presentation support, the student must have research or creative activity accepted for presentation at a conference. The student must be enrolled as a degree-seeking student at Westminster College at the time of the conference and be in good academic standing. The student must make a presentation or performance at the conference. Group Presentations: Attendance at a conference by two or more students to make a single presentation of research or performance will be treated as one application. A travel award will be divided equally among group members participating in the presentation or performance.

Funding

The maximum allocation for any Travel/Presentation Award is $300. The award may fund conference registration, travel, lodging and food expenses. Details will be provided on the “Travel and Entertainment Policy” of the College. Grant recipients are required to review allowable expenses with the Director of the Drinko Center at the time of application. For reimbursement of allowable expenses, original receipts must be submitted. Students are NOT awarded cash advances.

Deadlines and Dates

Applications will be reviewed and acted upon as they are submitted. Guidelines for processing payments against the award will be included in the award notification letter. Students must apply and be approved before traveling.

Procedure for Applying for Funds

1. Obtain form “Research Grant Application” from the Drinko center folder on the R Drive or from the Apply link on this page.
2. Complete the form, sign, and attach the following to the request.

a. One-page abstract describing the research or performance
b. List of individuals who will be giving the presentation/performance at the conference
c. A copy of the acceptance letter from the conference organization
d. Completed signature page

3. Obtain approval, as designated by signature on “Travel/Presentation Grant Application Signature Page” and Grant Application, of the Faculty Mentor/Advisor and the Department Chair.
4. Submit the four (4) items named in #2 above and the “Travel/Presentation Grant Application” form to:

Doreen Matune
Drinko Center for Excellence in Teaching and Learning
McK elvey Campus Center Room 223
Westminster College matunedm@westminster.edu
voice: 724-946-7121
fax: 724-946-6158

5. E-mail title and abstract to matunedm@westminster.edu

Contact

Terri Lenox, Co-Director Drinko Center for Excellence in Teaching and Learning McKelvey Campus Center Room 223 Westminster College lenoxtl@westminster.edu voice: 724-946-6097 fax: 724-946-6158

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