SE17 is committed to supporting our members who do not receive sufficient funding from their home institutions to cover the costs of attending our annual conference.
Eligibility:
We welcome applications from all members whose institutional support is
insufficient to cover the expenses of SE17 conference attendance. Graduate students, part-time faculty, full-time faculty, retired faculty and independent scholars may all apply for funding to reimburse a portion of their travel expenses based on demonstrated need. These expenses may include registration fees, transportation and hotel. Neither the annual membership dues nor meals beyond those paid for as part of conference registration will be reimbursed. The maximum reimbursement amount is $500. Priority will be given to individuals who have not received funding for the previous conference, but all are welcome to apply. Please note that funding is not guaranteed and is contingent on the availability of funds, the number of applications received, and the Executive Committee’s decision.
Process:
Applicants must secure their own travel and hotel arrangements and conference registration.
Applicants must submit the completed Conference Funding Request Form electronically. There are two application deadlines, one for pre-conference funding and one for post-conference funding. Those wishing to receive the grant before the conference must apply by the date of August 1 preceding the conference. Conference participants may also apply for funding following the conference, up until October 31, with the understanding that funding opportunities may be more limited post-conference.
Please note that the Conference Funding Request Form requires the applicant to upload a brief statement (PDF format) from a department chair or dean, written on letterhead, that affirms that funds available to the applicant are insufficient to cover the expense of attending the conference.
If applicants are requesting funding beyond the conference registration fee, they must provide copies of receipts for transportation and hotel expenses in a single PDF which they upload via the Conference Funding Request form. If applicants travel by car, they must indicate the departure city and total mileage to be reimbursed. It is not necessary to submit a receipt for conference registration. All amounts should be listed in US dollars. To convert currency for the date of purchase, please use this currency converter:
The Executive Committee will review all applications shortly after the Aug. 1 (pre-conference) and October 31 (post-conference) deadlines, and will notify candidates by e-mail of their decision within 30 days of each deadline, granted that all required documentation has been submitted via the Conference Funding Form.
Successful applicants will receive a PayPal payment in American dollars shortly following notification.
Questions may be addressed to SE-17 Treasurer Deborah Steinberger (steind@udel.edu).