The Graduate Program in the Faculty of Kinesiology, Sport, and Recreation offers a number of Graduate Travel Grants to students traveling to national or international peer reviewed conferences to present research pertaining to their thesis.
Value: $750.00 (conferences within Canada), $900 (conferences outside of Canada)
Eligibility: The conference presentation must be part of the applicant’s current research. Research completed as part of a previous degree or at another university will not be considered under this funding program. There are no restrictions on citizenship.
Masters: Must have completed at least 3 courses prior to the conference; maximum of 1 grant
Doctoral: Must be registered full time; maximum of 2 grants
Apply: Submit a copy of the confirmation of acceptance paper/poster/other of presentation and completed application form to the Graduate Programs Administrator (email or hard copy is acceptable). Applications will be reviewed by the Associate Dean, Graduate Programs. Priority will be given to students who have not previously received a Graduate Travel Grant from the Faculty.
Deadline: Students may apply up to 6 months prior to the conference or up to 1 month after the conference. Students are eligible for funding to present their thesis work up to 6 months after their completion of the program.