GRADUATE AWARDS - Howard University, Graduate School

GRADUATE AWARDS
TO PRESENT YOUR RESEARCH AT
RESEARCH OR
DISCIPLINARY CONFERENCES
NOW AVAILABLE
Graduate Students majoring in Economics, Political Science,
Psychology (except Clinical and Educational Psychology) and
Sociology, are eligible to apply.
US Citizens or Lawful Permanent Resident Status Required
APPLICATION FORMS AND MATERIALS SHOULD BE SUBMITTED VIA EMAIL TO:
MS. Koren Bedeau
Graduate Assistant
Howard University SBE- AGEP Project
Howard University Graduate School
Carnegie Bldg, Second Floor
Email: sbes@howard.edu and/or
kobedeau@yahoo.com
Telephone: 202-865-0198 or 202-806-6800
Fax: 202-986-0335
FOR MORE INFORMATION, CONTACT MS. KOREN BEDEAU OR VISIT THE HU SBES
WEBSITE AT http://www.gs.howard.edu/sbe
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Howard University Graduate SBES Awards
The Howard University Graduate Awards in the Social, Behavioral and Economic
Sciences (SBES) are provided to underrepresented minority graduate students in these
disciplines at Howard, to assist graduate students with successful matriculation through
Ph.D. programs and for entry into the professoriate in the SBES disciplines.
Section 1.
IMPORTANT DATES
Travel Awards
Application Receipt Dates: At least 30 days prior to travel date.
Award Notification Date: Various
Earliest Start Date: Various
Section 2.
PROGRAM OVERVIEW
The mission of the Social, Behavioral and Economic Sciences Program at Howard
University is to increase the number of underrepresented minorities receiving the Ph.D.
and entering the professoriate in the SBES disciplines. To this end, the Howard SBES
project offers opportunities for graduate students to apply for travel awards to present
research at meetings and conferences in their related fields of study.
Section 3.
ALLOWABLE COSTS
Travel: Specifically, the SBES provides awards of up to $1,500 for travel to present
research. Travel awards can support lodging, transportation, meals, and registration
costs for a conference in which the student is presenting his/her research findings.
Travel Awards can be used to attend meetings and conferences within the continental
United States. Travel outside of the continental limits of the United States is acceptable
to Hawaii and Canada. Otherwise, foreign travel outside of the continental United States
is prohibited.
Student applicants that apply at least 30 days prior to the date of travel are eligible for
an advance of 85% of the total estimated travel costs. Any unused portions of the travel
advance must be returned to Howard University. With the exception of meal receipts,
travelers are required to submit original receipts for all of the expenses incurred,
including the boarding pass stubs from airline travel, from which a travel summary
report will be processed. The reimbursement of expenses will be determined based on
Howard University Travel Guidelines which are available online at
http://y2kc.howard.edu/Travel/travndx.htm.
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Section 4.
ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS
Graduates
Any underrepresented minority graduate student majoring in economics, political
science, psychology, or sociology may apply for these awards. Graduate students must
be US citizens or lawful permanent residents who possess an Alien Registration
Receipt Card (I-151 or I-551). Individuals on temporary or student visas are not eligible
to apply. A minimum grade point average of 3.2 is required for award eligibility.
All applicants must indicate a faculty research mentor. The faculty mentor must be a
faculty member of Howard University and must have demonstrated expertise in any of
the disciplines supported by this award. No application will be accepted without the
faculty mentor’s signature.
Section 5.
SUBMISSION INFORMATION
A complete application for Graduate SBES Travel Awards must include the following:
Completed application form with the faculty research mentor‘s signature, and the
budget of proposed travel expenses
Research abstract
Presentation acceptance letter (printout of emailed notice is acceptable)
Unofficial transcript(s) (printout available on Bison Web)
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PERSONAL INFORMATION
NAME
SBES Research / Travel Award Application
LAST FIRST MI
STUDENT ID GENDER MALE FEMALE
RACE/ETHNICITY
ADDRESS
__________________________________________________________________________________
STREET
MOBILE PHONE
CITY STATE ZIP CODE
EMAIL
TRAVEL AWARD ELIGIBILITY INFORMATION
DEPARTMENT/MAJOR
CUMULATIVE GPA
FACULTY MENTOR
ITEMIZED BUDGET OF PROPOSED EXPENSES
DESCRIPTION OF EXPENSE
AMOUNT
TOTAL AMOUNT REQUESTED
CONFERENCE/MEETING INFORMATION
NAME OF
CONFERENCE/MEETING
LOCATION OF
MEETING/CONFERENCE
(CITY, STATE)
DATES OF
MEETING
ATTENDANCE
SIGNATURE/AUTHORIZATION
I certify that the information provided in this application is
accurate. I agree to allow the SBES Program to track my
academic progress through surveys, focus groups, etc.
I certify that I have read this application. I agree to serve as
faculty research mentor for the student named above.
Student Signature
Faculty Signature
Date
Date
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