Student Travel Fund Spring Deadline — January 25, 2013
President Drinan has made available funds to support student travel to conferences and the research endeavors.
Student Travel Award
The Simmons College Student Travel Award competition provides financial support to undergraduate and graduate students who are attending and presenting research at academic or professional conferences. Students must be recommended by their faculty advisors/departments to receive such awards. Preference will be given to those who are making a presentation. In cases where the applicant will not be presenting, the student statement and faculty letter of recommendation should address the importance of attendance for the student's professional development. Preference is given to students who have not previously received a Student Travel Grant.
2012 - 2013 Academic Year Deadlines
Summer Deadline — Rolling deadline for summer travel, application due 1 month prior to travel date
Fall Deadline — September 24, 2012, for conferences between October 1, 2012 and January 31, 2013
Spring Deadline — January 25, 2013, for conferences between February 1, 2013 and June 30, 2013
Range of Support
There are a limited amount of funds available to award each semester. Awards are contingent upon the availability of funds and the number of applications. The committee will award up to $500 per student, with most awards in the $300 range, even though the cost of attending the conference may exceed that amount. Preference is given to students who have not previously received a Student Travel Grant. Students are encouraged to apply according to their financial need.
Application and Guidelines
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Student Research Fund
The Simmons College Student Research Fund supports student-initiated scholarly research and creative endeavors. Students may apply for grants of up to $1,000 to support their independent research projects in all academic disciplines. These grants are competitive and awards will be made based on the quality of the proposed work. Students must work under the guidance of a faculty advisor. Proposals will be reviewed by the Fund for Research Committee. It is expected that 8-10 grants may be awarded during each year.
2013 - 2014 Academic Year Deadline: November 4, 2013
Selection Criteria
Grants will be awarded based on the significance and feasibility of the research and its relevance to the student's academic experience. Students are expected to develop this proposal with the guidance of their research advisor.
When demand exceeds available funding, an effort is made to fund proposals from as many different fields of study as possible and from students who have not already completed a research project funded the Student Research Fund.
Report Requirements
Grant recipients must submit a final report to the Fund for Research Committee, upon completion of the project.
Application and Guidelines
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Other Information
Location
Main College Building
Room E-206
300 The Fenway
Boston, MA 02115
Contact
Jon Kimball
Director
Phone: 617-521-2411
Valerie Beaudrault
Grant & Contract Administrator
Phone: 617-521-2415
Hours
Monday -Friday
8:30am - 4:30pm
