Research Travel Grants
More information regarding the Zahm and Downes grants can be found in the Graduate Fellowship Database, or by contacting Dr. Terry Akai.
Deadline:
November 15 (for January to June proposals); March 15 (for July to December proposals)
Eligibility:
Open; must be ND student; must supply evidence of having applied to other non-university funds for assistance, unless funding in a particular academic field is absolutely unavailable
Stipend and Tenure:
Variable
Description:
To enhance scholarly activity at the University of Notre Dame by awarding funds to partially subsidize expenses related to graduate research. Priority is given to doctoral students admitted to candidacy whose research is the basis for their approved dissertation topic. Support may be requested for travel directly related to research. Such activity normally includes the acquisition, development, analysis of data, and consultation of primary materials, collections, or other research resources at off-campus sites. Participation in annual discipline-oriented meetings and special symposia, even for reporting results of scholarly efforts, is not fundable. Students are required to follow the application guidelines, which must be returned to Dr. Terry Akai by the appropriate deadline.
Deadline:
October 1 for the fall term; December 1 for the spring term; April 1 for the summer term
Eligibility:
Open
Stipend:
$500
Tenure:
Variable
Description:
The Graduate School has dedicated the earnings from the Joseph H. Downes Memorial Endowment to help defray the travel expenses of graduate students attending workshops, seminars, and short courses. Awards will be made on a competitive basis. Travel related to research or job interviews and participation in annual discipline-oriented meetings are not fundable. Students should apply for this award before they are accepted to the program they desire to attend; funds cannot be requested in retrospect. Students are required to complete the PDF application, which must be returned to Dr. Terry Akai by the appropriate deadline.
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