Conference Travel Awards

This award is currently closed to new applications and will reopen in July.

Applicants should submit their requests at least six weeks before their anticipated travel dates. Submissions will be considered on a first-come, first-served basis.
Number of Awards: 10 per academic year
Funding Amount: Up to $500 maximum

Eligibility Criteria and Terms of Award
You are eligible for a CURE award regardless of immigration status and FAFSA eligibility status.

  • Funds will be provided once during an undergraduate student's academic career at UO.
  • Applicant must be enrolled full-time in a UO undergraduate degree-granting program, maintain good academic standing, and be enrolled during the term(s) when funds are being requested and will be used (except for a summer conference).
  • An undergraduate student who will be presenting* or attending a professional event is eligible.
    • If attending (not presenting), a brief support statement is required from a faculty/research mentor explaining how participation will benefit you. This statement should emphasize your academic potential and the educational value of your attendance. After your submission, a statement of support link will automatically be sent to your faculty/research mentor (ensure that you have your mentor's UO email address to input into this form so they may receive the link to submit on your behalf).
    • No support letter will be needed if applicant will present* at a conference or meeting.
  • Award funds will be transferred to the department of your faculty/research mentor to process registration or reimbursement costs for the event.
  • This award cannot be applied to post-graduate conference travel for graduating seniors, and must be used while you are enrolled at UO.
  • Priority consideration will be given to those applicants who plan to present their work (award funds may not be reserved pending conference acceptance to present)

Requirements and Receipt of the Award

  • Payment of the award may be made to the affiliated academic department for disbursement in cases of travel arrangements etc.
  • Recipients may be asked to participate in related CURE  events (e.g. workshops, presentations) to share their experience.
  • Recipients must complete a brief post-experience reflection survey within one month post conference attendance.
  • Present research progress or results at the Undergraduate Research Symposium in May.

Application Information and Components
Applications will be considered on a first-come, first-serve basis, and may not be guaranteed. Award funds may not be reserved pending conference acceptance to present.

  • Applicant and faculty/research mentor information (including their UO email address).
  • Anticipated budget breakdown that includes total costs for anticipated travel, lodging, food, and registration (if applicable).
  • A 150 to 250 word summary
    • Presenter applicant - provide a brief summary of the work you plan to present, tailored for a broad audience
    • If non-presenting attendee - explain why you wish to attend the conference or event, and how it aligns with your research, scholarship, and creative activities.