TRAVEL AWARDS
The Office of Undergraduate Research (OUR) offers travel awards of up to $500* to support undergraduate students presenting their research at conferences and other equivalent venues. The application period is rolling and awards will be dispersed until funds have been spent. Current applications are for travel completed by June 30, 2026.
All expenditures must be made by the faculty sponsor using their personal or department One Card and expensed to OUR. If you require assistance in purchasing, contact ugresearch@sandiego.edu. Allowable expenses are airfare**, ground transportation, lodging, conference fees and poster/presentation printing. Per diem and meals are not allowable costs. No reimbursements can be made for out of pocket expenses.
Click here for a guide on reconciling expenses for your OUR Travel Award. Email usdtravel@sandiego.edu with your questions about Concur, One Card, travel and expenses.
Student Eligibility
- Enrolled as a full-time USD undergraduate in good academic standing
- Have submitted an abstract to present original research at the conference/venue
- Have not received a prior OUR travel grant in the last 12 months
Celebrating our Travel Award Students!
Update 2/18/2026
We have limited funding available for travel awards. For application guidelines, please read below.
OUR Travel Award Application
Follow these instructions to complete the application!
*Please note that funding is limited for the 2025-2026 school year.
Student Application
The student must fill out this form in order to be eligible for the OUR Travel Award. The form asks about the following:
- Conference details
- Title and abstract of presentation
- Proof of abstract submission and/or acceptance
- Statement of interest
- Budget
Faculty Recommendation
Faculty must complete this form and ensure the student has completed step 1 in order for the sponsored student to be eligible for the OUR Travel Award.
Faculty cannot sponsor more than 5 students per fiscal year.
Ensure Complete Application
A complete application consists of a student application and a faculty recommendation (steps 1 and 2). Otherwise, they will not be reviewed. Complete applications must be submitted and received at least 30 days prior to travel.
- Applications will be reviewed every other Monday.
Please Remember...
- If you require more than $500, please contact A.S. or visit the Associated Students website for potential supplemental funding.
- All airfare must be purchased through the USD system, Concur. If you are a faculty member having difficulties purchasing airfare for your sponsored student, please email ugresearch@sandiego.edu
Travel Opportunities
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