The Dean’s Student Travel Fund program provides grants for undergraduates and graduate students to present original research at professional and academic conferences.

Eligibility & Award Stipulations

  • These awards are available to undergraduate and graduate students actively pursuing a major within the College of Letters & Science.
  • The award supports students who present a paper or poster at conferences.Eligible expenses include airfare, lodging, mileage, and conference registration fees.
    • MSU's MSSE Capstone Symposium does not currently fit this criteria.
  • Students may apply for one award up to $1000 to cover one or more conferences.
  • Please note that the College does not provide funding for students who only plan to attend a conference without presenting. Additionally, these awards cannot be used for research trips or shadowing opportunities.

Application

Application for 2026-2027 opportunities coming soon.

Award Periods

Fall Application Period

This period covers opportunities occurring between July 1 and December 31. Any travel occurring between July 1 and notification of award will be considered for retroactive reimbursement.

 

Spring Application Period

This period covers opportunities occurring between January 1 and June 30.  Any travel occurring between January 1 and notification of award will be considered for retroactive reimbursement.

 

Acceptance

Students will work with their home department on spending their awards. Award recipients are encouraged to attend and participate in the College of Letters & Science Annual Awards Ceremony at the end of the academic year. 

Contact

For questions please email lands@montana.edu