Student Research Travel Awards

Students may apply for travel awards to assist in the funding of travel for the purposes of research presentation and/or creative activities. All undergraduate students, including SRAP students and Honors College students, should use the Student Travel Award Application to apply for travel funds. This process is for Undergraduate Students, we recommend Graduate students contact the Graduate School (graduate@westga.edu) to see if there is any funding available.

In order to be considered for these travel awards, students must apply by the deadline using the Student Travel Award Application. To access the application, click on the button below:

Student Research Travel Award Application (Undergraduate)

Complete the application and upload all required documents by the deadline date (see below). Please note: The application requires that you list a faculty sponsor. Once you submit the application, it will be routed to your faculty sponsor for approval.  Once approval is obtained, your application will be reviewed by the Undergraduate Research Committee who will select proposals based on the merit of research and benefit to the students.

Need help? If you have any questions or issues with completing the Student Travel Award Application, please contact Lisa Connell (lconnell@westga.edu) and Nate Lawres (nlawres@westga.edu).

Students may apply for funding for upcoming conferences at which they will be presenting, or they may apply for reimbursement funding for conferences at which they have already presented during this academic year. 

Fall Semester Application Deadline: October 18, 2024

Spring Semester Application Deadline 1: February 14, 2025

Spring Semester Application Deadline 2: (Pending available funds)