Attendance at scientific meetings is an important part of the educational process. Limited travel funds are available on training grants and are distributed by the training grant administrator to students who request them, with preference given to students who have passed the Preliminary Exam. Additionally, DRSB may provide partial support for students who wish to give a talk or present poster at national or international meetings. Informal inquiries about the availability of funds and other questions should be directed to the program administrator, Stephanie Laine Nazaire slainenazaire@uchicago.edu. Should you decide to apply for a DRSB Mini Grant, you should submit a formal request (with your advisor's approval) in writing to the program administrator, supplying the following information:
1. Purpose of meeting and relevance to the research.
2. Title, place and time of the meeting.
3. Meeting deadlines for registration and abstract submission.
4. Title and authors of the presentation.
5. Amount requested for travel, registration fees, food, and/or lodging.
Selection process: All DRSB students in good standing are eligible. Requests for support (e.g., $500 to defray costs for attending a national conference) will be reviewed by members of the DRSB Steering Committee on a rolling basis based on merit, the availability of funds, and the availability or alternative funding mechanisms. The level of support may vary depending on recommendations of the Steering Committee. Students may apply up to one time per year. In exceptional cases, retroactive support may be granted.