University of Arizona Cancer Center

CRTEC Travel Awards 2023-2024

Eligibility:

- Student, postdoctoral researcher or medical resident/fellow at the University of Arizona

- Engaged in cancer-relevant work

- Presenting at a virtual or in-person cancer-relevant conference, travel costs for conducting research with a collaborator, attending a workshop or short course, or traveling for a job interview (postdocs/residents/medical fellows not eligible for job interview costs due to UA regulations)

- All visa types and nationalities eligible

- Must submit application at least one month prior to date of travel

  • We cannot award funds for travel that has already been completed.


Award amounts will be determined on a case-by-case basis, and will not exceed $1,000 per awardee. Awards will be in the form of reimbursements, and original receipts must be submitted to CRTEC after travel.


Your department must receive and approve your Travel Authorization form (https://www.fso.arizona.edu/forms/t ) prior to travel in order for CRTEC to disburse your award. If you have any questions, please don't hesitate to contact Jacob Schwartz (jcschwartz@arizona.edu) who can help you with the process!


Preference will be given to individuals who have not received a CRTEC travel award in the last 12 months, as well as to those further along in their degree program or postdoctoral position.


Deadlines:

-Summer 2023 deadline: May 15, 2023 for travel between June 1 and October 31, 2023

- Fall 2023 deadline: August 15, 2023 for travel between September 1, 2023 and January 14, 2024

- Spring 2024 deadline: December 1, 2023 for travel between January 1 and June 14, 2024


Please note: any travel funds awarded must be used prior to graduation or termination of postdoc employment. Funds may not be used after separation from UArizona or from transfer to non-postdoc staff/faculty employment.


Questions? Please contact Jacob Schwartz, jcschwartz@arizona.edu

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Proposal

Please include a proposal of no more than 1000 words which includes:


1) A clear, concise, and jargon-free description of the event, including what the applicant intends to do there, and why the named conference or location is relevant to the applicant's current program of study.


2) A detailed description of how attending the event will contribute to or impact the applicant's knowledge, professional development, or career. Upload your proposal as a Word doc or PDF file. Include the proposal in the same file as your budget.

Budget

Complete a budget listing all expenses related to the proposed travel. An optional template is available for use: https://bit.ly/2OIzpup The items requested may include, but are not limited to: - Airfare - Lodging and meals: Daily lodging and meal rates requested from CRTEC must not exceed the limits stipulated in the FSO manuals for the location of travel. - Local Transportation - Mileage - Event registration fees - Workshop fees - Membership fees only if membership is required to attend the conference/event For lodging/meal rates, please refer to the FSO Meals/Lodging Cost Index: https://policy.fso.arizona.edu/fsm/1400/1471 Include the budget in the same file as your proposal. Should you have questions or need support in completing your budget, please contact Laura Farrell-Wortman (farrell@arizona.edu).

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