A portion of the Student Activity Fee collected from all students is placed in the Graduate Conference Fund. This fund is available to all currently enrolled GT graduate students who are traveling to present their research at a conference. This fund is to be used AFTER ALL OTHER FUNDING AVENUES ARE EXHAUSTED! The fund is limited and cannot fund every graduate student's trip; instead, it is to be used to make up a shortfall if your department or sponsor does not cover all of the costs of a trip. There are additional limitations to where this money may be used. The distribution of these funds is directed by the Graduate Conference Fund Chair. Additional inquiries may be made by phone (404-894-2814).

Please read through this information carefully to ensure the timely processing of your application. The Graduate Conference Fund Application and materials are available in the SGA office in the Student Services building, room 117. In the event that you cannot pick these items up in person, you may download them here:

• Information on Graduate Conference Funds
• Application for Graduate Conference Funds
• Sample Completed Application

Other necessary documents that you need to submit are listed below:

• Travel Authority
• Copy of conference brochure showing registration fees
• Verification of other costs (hotel cost and tax, etc.)
• Copy of brochure or acceptance letter indicating conference participation

In addition, if you are a doctoral student then you may be eligible for alternate sources of funding:

• College of Sciences Doctoral Student Travel Supplement
• College of Engineering Doctoral Student Professional Development Fund

Finally, upon returning from your trip, you may find it helpful to download the on-line expense report:

• Travel Expense Statement