GSA Professional Development Grant Application
The maximum amount awarded for a Professional Development Grant is $900. Travel pre-approval must be obtained within five days if your application has been approved. https://gsa.umbc.edu/grants-program/
Name
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First Name
Last Name
UMBC E-Mail
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This email will be used to contact you so please ensure that it is your correct UMBC email address.
UMBC Student ID
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Phone Number
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Name of UMBC Graduate Program
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Visit https://gradschool.umbc.edu/admissions/programs/ to locate your program.
Under which Discipline does your program fall?
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Please Select
Engineering and IT
Humanities and Arts
Natural Sciences and Mathematics
Social Sciences and Education
Which best describes your enrollment status?
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Please Select
Master's
Doctoral
Professional or Certificate Program
Other
How many credits have you completed in your program?
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What is the name of the event?
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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
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First Name
Last Name
Email
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example@example.com
Title (Director, Professor etc)
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Department
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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
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Month
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Year
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Return
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Month
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Day
Year
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Conference Date
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Leaving From (City, State, Country)
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Destination (City, State, Country)
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Are you presenting at this event?
Yes
No
Unsure
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.
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Have you secured additional funding to participate in this event?
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Yes
No
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.
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Yes
No
Unsure
Have you been awarded a GSA Professional Development Grant or Research Grant in the fiscal year (July 1-June 31)?
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Yes
No
Unsure
Anticipated Budget
Please provide a detailed estimate budget for participating in this event. ***Please keep in mind that the maximum amount awarded is $900. ***
Transportation Costs(Airfare/rail/bus/taxi/rideshare/mileage...)
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Parking Fees/Tolls
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Lodging
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Printing Costs
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Registration
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Food
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Medical Expenses Required By Travel
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Other
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Total Anticipated Budget Including All Costs
Please indicate the amount that you will personally provide.
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Please indicate the total amount that will be provided by outside sources (departmental funds etc).
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Please indicate the total amount of funds that you are requesting from GSA. The maximum amount awarded is $750.
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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 program
Required by mentor
Networking Opportunities
Training/Workshops
Presenting research/performance/exhibit
Staying up-to-date in my field of study
Interview/Job Recruitment
Learning how to apply research/practices in field
Invited Speaker/Keynote Addresses
Requirement of receiving a grant
Admission is highly competitive
Other
Please provide a detailed bulleted list describing each anticipated expense listed above. Be sure to use the headings we provided.
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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)
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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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If you have an abstract acceptance letter confirming your participation in this event, please upload it below.
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