2026 NCME Classroom Assessment Conference: Need-Based Travel Support Application (Travel Grant)

NCME is making available a limited number of $750 travel grants to support member participation at the 2026 NCME Classroom Assessment Conference in Bloomington, Minnesota. The grants are specifically intended to support members who have acute financial needs. At this time, applicants will only be considered if they are current members with presenting roles at the conference.

If awarded a travel grant, an individual will have expenses reimbursed after the event, upon submission of a travel expense reimbursement form with appropriate documentation of receipts. These grants are not cash awards and expenses must be paid by the individual to be eligible for reimbursement. Eligible expenses include conference registration and customary travel expenses such as air and ground transportation, lodging, and meals. Please note that conference registration is required. 

Applications will be accepted through Tuesday, September 1st. Upon review, applicants will be notified of their funding status by Friday, September 11th. Please email ncme@ncme.org with any questions.

Name

First NameLast Name

Email

example@example.com

Affiliation/Institution

NCME Membership Type

Student Status

Employment Status

How many in-person NCME conferences have you attended?

Title(s) of accepted presentation(s):

Presentation Format (Select all that apply)

If you selected "Special Format or Other" above, please specify:

Your role(s) at the event (select all that apply)

Does your employer or institution offer travel funding for conferences?

If you selected "Yes, but I am not eligible" or "Yes, but I have not pursued it," please describe why:

Have you received NCME travel support in a prior year?

If yes - what year(s) did you receive NCME travel support?

Which best describes your level of need?

Please briefly describe the circumstances regarding your level of need:

Are you a member of a Committee or SIGIMIE?

If yes, please list:

Do you hold any leadership roles within your Committee(s) or SIGIMIE(s)?

If yes, please describe your role:

Are you engaged in the planning for any Committee or SIGIMIE events that are scheduled to take place at the conference?

If yes, please describe:

Gender

If you selected "Prefer to self-describe," please do so here:

Race/Ethnicity (Select all that apply):

Country of Residence

Street Address

Street Address Line 2

Signature

Date

2026 NCME Classroom Assessment Conference: Need-Based Travel Support Application (Travel Grant)

Presentation Details

Demonstration of Need

Additional Roles in NCME

Demographic Information (Optional)

Certification

Applicant Information