OVERVIEW
MA students who demonstrate outstanding academic performance may qualify for travel support. Travel awards provide partial support of up to $1000 for domestic travel and up to $1500 for international travel. The award is merit-based and requires strong credentials, as well as a clear likelihood that the proposed travel will positively impact the applicant’s progress in the degree program. The funds can be used toward conference participation, interviews, fieldwork conducted for research purposes, or archival research.
Applications must be submitted electronically at least one month prior to the travel date.
There are no restrictions on the student’s research field. First priority is given to students working in the humanities and second priority to those in the social sciences. Interdisciplinary research is assessed on an individual basis. A clearly stated travel objective, along with a detailed itinerary and budget breakdown, is required at the time of application. This travel support is normally awarded only once during a student’s program.
ELIGIBILITY AND HOW TO APPLY
The Applicant
- Must be an MA student actively working toward a degree in the humanities or social sciences.
- Must be in excellent academic standing.
Application Materials
The following three items must be submitted electronically.
- Updated CV.
- A cover letter with a clear statment of the travel objective in the context of the applicant’s program.
- Detailed itinerary and budget breakdown.
How to Apply
- Consult your faculty advisor to obtain consent and inform your graduate chair that you are applying.
- Go to the application page, complete the online application form, attach the required materials, and submit.
- The application must be submitted at least a month before the travel date.
- Notify your faculty advisor and graduate chair of your submission (they will be asked to submit online evaluation forms to complete your application; the applicant must ensure these evaluations are submitted promptly).
TRAVEL COMPLETION
Submit Report within 30 days
- A brief report is due within 30 days of the completion of the travel.
- Recepients should acknowledge the support in appropriate form (in presentations, published work, etc.).
- Preserve receipts, invoices, and other documentation of expenses following UH accounting procedures.
* Please direct inquiries to callu@hawaii.edu.