Postdoctoral Travel Awards Policy

The Postdoctoral Travel Assistance Awards, provided by the Graduate School and the Office of Graduate Education and Postdoctoral Affairs, aim to support postdoctoral researchers in showcasing their research and creative achievements to the wider academic community. Presenting research or creative work as a postdoc offers valuable practical experience in preparing and delivering effective presentations, helping to develop broader skills. Furthermore, attending conferences creates networking opportunities, potentially leading to future research, creative collaborations, and employment prospects. 

Requests are considered up to a maximum of $500. Funding is granted on a first-come, first-served basis until funds are exhausted. April, May, and June are the months where funds are more likely to be exhausted.

Funding for this award is replenished every July. Please contact neil.vandermost@utah.edu prior to submitting your application if your conference takes place in the last two weeks of June or the first two weeks of July.

Postdocs are only allowed one travel award while employeed at the University of Utah. Only complete applications will be considered, so please contact the Office of Graduate Education and Postdoctoral Affairs with any questions. Completed applications must be submitted to the form linked at the top of the application.

The HR job codes for postdoctoral positions at the University of Utah are as follows: 9205, 9207, 9208, 9209, 9210, 9211, 9212, and 9213. Each postdoc is eligible to receive the award only once throughout their postdoctoral career at the University of Utah.

What travel assistance funds can reimburse:

What travel assistance will not reimburse:

 

Funding is contingent upon the applicant presenting at the meeting.