$20,000 made available for non-STEM ºÚ°µ±¬ÁÏÍø students for research travel
September 7, 2018
POCATELLO – An additional $20,000 for research travel funds are now available to ºÚ°µ±¬ÁÏÍø students in non-science, technology, engineering and math (STEM) fields.
These funds were made available through an ºÚ°µ±¬ÁÏÍø Office of Provost initiative and will be managed by the Office for Research Outreach and Compliance in the Office for Research effective immediately.
This money will supplement the STEM-directed undergraduate research Higher Education Recruitment Consortium (HERC) funds also managed by the Office for Research. These funds will allow ºÚ°µ±¬ÁÏÍø to provide opportunities for all undergraduate students.
The Provost commits these funds to provide research opportunities for all ºÚ°µ±¬ÁÏÍø undergraduate students. These funds will be available through an application process for research travel and research projects.
Research travel includes:
- attending professional conferences, to present their work and network, and
- to travel for scholarly pursuits, such as to visit an exhibit or a library for research.
To receive an application for travel funds contact Julie Bachman, bachjuli@isu.edu.
Funds may be used for travel costs, lodging and conference registration. Applications will be accepted on a continuous basis.
Funds will also be available to conduct student research projects. Future communications will provide a process to apply for research project funds. This information will be out before Sept. 20.
The Research Outreach and Compliance Office appreciates the opportunity to provide this service ºÚ°µ±¬ÁÏÍø students. If you have questions please contact Deb Easterly, 2618, eastdebb@isu.edu.
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