Graduate students and postdoctoral scientists who work in laboratories belonging to MPGI faculty members are eligible to apply for funding up to $500 to help support travel to professional meetings, scientific laboratories, or workshops to learn new techniques, or for the collection of biological materials.

If funds will be used for travel to a scientific meeting, the applicant MUST BE making a presentation (talk or poster). An application must be received by the appropriate deadline, or it will not be accepted. Reimbursement for past travel will not be allowed.   

The MPGI Travel Award Committee will make decisions within 3 weeks after the deadline. Anyone who receives funding will be expected to present a poster or give a 10 minute talk at MPGI's Annual Retreat (scheduled for spring semester, Saturday, April 4, 2009, Cowles Auditorium, Hubert H. Humphrey Center).

Only one award per calendar year can be made per person. Applications from researchers in labs that have not previously received MPGI funding will be given first consideration. (Please note: Faculty advisors must approve applications, either by sending an email indicating their support, or by signing the hard copy.)

The next application deadline for travel occurring January 1 – June 30, 2009 will be Monday, December 1, 2008.