Trainee Travel Support 

Are you a trainee in the ORAI PhD Program?

You are eligible to apply for a total of up to $500 in travel funding during your PhD degree to support professional development activities that enhance your research and skill development.

What the funding covers?

This grant supports approved professional‐development activities (conference, workshop, tutorial, educational program, or similar) that contribute to your ability to engage with ORAI research. Eligible expenses include registration fees and travel costs (note that any airfare must be purchased from a US airline carrier).

Eligibility

• Must be a current trainee in the ORAI PhD Program

• You are eligible for travel funding grant during your PhD degree

• Total of up to $500 maximum award

• Funding is granted by approval before the activity takes place — you must apply ahead of time

• After completion of the activity, you’ll submit receipts for reimbursement

How to apply?

1. Click the Google Form on below to open the application form.

2. Fill in all required details: the activity you intend to attend, dates, location, cost estimate, how it will benefit your research/training.

3. Submit your application. ORAI will review and send you a decision with the approved funding amount.

4. Wait for approval before committing to major expenditures.

• Apply before the activity; expenses made without approval are not guaranteed to be reimbursed.

• Only registration and travel expenses are eligible.

• Submit reimbursement within 30 days of the event.

• Funding is capped at the approved amount, even if actual expenses are higher.

• All reimbursements are subject to institutional travel and finance policies.