BGSO Conference Award

BGSO offers funding for graduate students attending conferences

ODU graduate programs in Biological Sciences, Biomedical Sciences, and Ecological Sciences require presentation of your research results in professional conferences. Attending these can turn out costly, and BGSO could help to cover some expenses.

Transportation

Up to $500

Registration

Up to $500

Lodging

Up to $500

How to apply

  1. 1

    Submit conference abstract

    BGSO needs some proof of conference attendance: most commonly, receipt confirmation or letter of acceptance of your conference abstract

  2. 2

    Obtain statement from advisor

    Your academic advisor will need to confirm that the conference will benefit your professional development in a letter of recommendation

  3. 3

    Submit application

    Please review our award guidelines prior to applying to ensure that you meet the required conditions to be eligible for consideration. Then, fill in the application form and provide: proof of accepted presentation abstract, statement of support from your PI, and all necessary receipts for the categories you requested funding for.

  4. 4

    Once approved

    Provide further details (e.g., payment/checkout links or screenshots, personal info, etc.) to submit Payment Requests via CampusGroup by the Treasurer

    SET staff will approve those requests and proceed payments

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