ISU IINSPIRE Application for Travel Funds

ISU IINSPIRE Scholars are eligible to apply for up to $1000 of travel funding to attend and/or present their research at regional and national professional conferences. Please note the following: 1) Completed applications must be received no later than 3 weeks before the start of the conference. 2) Requests received after a conference will not be accepted. 3) This application is for ISU IINSPIRE Scholars (students who have received research funding) 4) The application form must be completed by the student making the request. 5) Students are encouraged to seek funding from their department, their college, or other appropriate sources. 6) The awards are REIMBURSEMENTS made after the conference, and the reimbursement process requires the ORIGINAL RECEIPTS. Cash advances are not available. 7) Students will be responsible for submitting an expense report through ISU Workday for reimbursement.


I. Applicant Information

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Are you an ISU IINSPIRE Research Scholar?*

ISU IINSPIRE Research Scholars receive (or have received) research stipends or other direct financial support through the ISU IINSPIRE Program.


II. Conference Information

Please provide the following information about the conference you plan to attend.

What is the primary purpose for attending the conference*


III. Estimate of Expenses

Please provide estimates of what funding is needing and what other funding you are seeking from other sources. NOTE: ISU IINSPIRE offers up to $1000 towards your travel and expects that you seek other sources of funding.

If your research paper or poster is accepted for presentation, does the conference provide a travel award?*

IV. Research Project Description

If you are presenting your research, please upload a copy of the abstract, a PDF your research poster, or a description of the research project (200-250 words). This information is only required if you are planning present.


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V. Contact Information and signature

Please provide the contact information for your research mentor if presenting.



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