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. Postdocs are only allowed one travel award per fiscal year (July 1 – June 30). Only complete applications will be considered, so please contact the Office of Graduate Education and Postdoctoral Affairs with any questions. Complete applications need to be forwarded to the verifications email shown at the end of the application process, or you may forward it to Sabrina Smith at sabrina.d.smith@utah.edu.
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:
Airfare
Car Mileage
(in lieu of airfare)
Ground Transportation
(e.g. shuttles or taxis)
Lodging
Abstract Fees
Conference Registration Fees
What travel assistance will not reimburse:
Funding is contingent upon the applicant presenting at the meeting.
Complete Applications Must Include:
A completed online application including the certification of eligibility to receive funding.
(U.S. citizen or a citizen of another country who is lawfully present in the U.S.)
A statement of the value the meeting and presentation bring to your professional development as well as to the mission of your department or research lab.
A copy of the acceptance letter or email showing you have been accepted to present at the conference or meeting.
A copy of the abstract or project description submitted.
A travel estimate for eligible expenses.
Any applications received that do not have an acceptance confirmation on file will not be processed, this could cause a delay in your application being processed.
ANY AWARDS THAT ARE NOT CLAIMED BY THE DEPARTMENT WITHIN 60 DAYS OF TRAVEL WILL BE FORFEITED
