GSA Professional Development Grant Application

GSA Professional Development Grant Application

The maximum amount awarded for a Professional Development Grant is $750. Travel pre-approval must be obtained within five days if your application has been approved. https://gsa.umbc.edu/grants-program/
Name*

First NameLast Name
UMBC E-Mail*
This email will be used to contact you so please ensure that it is your correct UMBC email address.
UMBC Student ID*
Phone Number*
Name of UMBC Graduate Program*
Visit https://gradschool.umbc.edu/admissions/programs/ to locate your program.
Under which Discipline does your program fall?*
Which best describes your enrollment status?*
How many credits have you completed in your program? *
What is the name of the event?*
Please complete the following information about your mentor or Graduate Program Director.

Once you submit your application, they will be notified, and be asked to confirm their support for the event.
Name*

First NameLast Name
Email*
example@example.com
Title (Director, Professor etc)*
Department*
Please indicate your dates of travel or dates of the event.

Applications must be submitted at least a month before the intended grant usage date. Past events will be denied.
Departure*

MonthDayYear
Date
Return*

MonthDayYear
Date
Conference Date *
Leaving From (City, State, Country) *
Destination (City, State, Country) *
Are you presenting at this event?

YesNoUnsure
If you are presenting, please provide the title of your presentation and a brief description of your work.
Please provide a detailed description of the activities that you will be engaging in at this event. *
Have you secured additional funding to participate in this event?*

YesNo
If yes, how much?
Does your department have funds available to support your participation in this event? If you are unsure, please consult your department before applying for a grant. *

YesNoUnsure
Have you been awarded a GSA Professional Development Grant or Research Grant in the 2024 - 2025 fiscal year (July 1-June 31)?*

YesNoUnsure
Anticipated Budget

Please provide a detailed estimate budget for participating in this event. ***Please keep in mind that the maximum amount awarded is $750. ***
Transportation Costs(Airfare/rail/bus/taxi/rideshare/mileage...)*
Parking Fees/Tolls*
Lodging*
Printing Costs*
Registration*
Food*
Medical Expenses Required By Travel*
Other*
Total Anticipated Budget Including All Costs
Please indicate the amount that you will personally provide.*
Please indicate the total amount that will be provided by outside sources (departmental funds etc).*
Please indicate the total amount of funds that you are requesting from GSA. The maximum amount awarded is $750.*
This is the amount that will be considered by the Grants Review Panel.
Check any of the responses below that best reflect why this event is important for your career/research/degree progression.

Required for programRequired by mentorNetworking OpportunitiesTraining/WorkshopsPresenting research/performance/exhibitStaying up-to-date in my field of studyInterview/Job RecruitmentLearning how to apply research/practices in fieldInvited Speaker/Keynote AddressesRequirement of receiving a grantAdmission is highly competitiveOther
Please provide a detailed bulleted list describing each anticipated expense listed above. Be sure to use the headings we provided.*
In the space below, please provide a detailed explanation of why this event is important for your professional development. The more detail you provide, the more likely your grant will be considered for funding. (50-200 words)
In the space below, please provide a detailed explanation of why this grant is important for your ability to attend this event. The more detail you provide, the more likely your grant will be considered for funding. (50-200 words)*
Once your application is complete, it will be assigned to three (3) reviewers. By electronically signing below, you acknowledge that although attempts will be made to eliminate potential program-related bias, there may be some unintended program-related bias if your Discipline (as noted above) has not provided adequate representation to the Grants Review Panel.*

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* COVID-19 Travel Update*

Research and Professional Development Travel Grants (with physical travel) can now be approved here, provided that the student follows the required approval process described here for Domestic Travel, and here for International Travel.
- Pre-approval travel must be obtained if you plan on traveling. Students not on UMBC Payroll will need to work with their department to initiate a travel request after their application is approved. Please see GSA Travel Pre-Approval Instructions for Students on the Grants Website. If authorization is not provided to GSA, this will nullify the grant approval. Instructions on how to submit travel approval can be seen here.
- No Travel arrangements can be made before obtaining Travel Approval.
- All travelers on University-related travel are required to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 unless appropriate waiver documentation is on file with the university.
If you have an abstract acceptance letter confirming your participation in this event, please upload it below.

Absent an abstract acceptance letter, an e-mail will be sent to the individual listed below to confirm some of the other information you have provided above and below.
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GSA Professional Development Grant Application

Please complete the following information about your mentor or Graduate Program Director.

Please indicate your dates of travel or dates of the event.

Anticipated Budget