CEHS Student Professional Development Grant Program
Due Dates: April 15, October 15
The College of Education and Human Sciences (CEHS) Student Professional Development Grant Program aims to promote the scholarly and professional development of CEHS students. Grants awarded through this program provide funds for CEHS students to participate in a professional meeting, conference, or other professional development experience. Examples of a professional meeting or conference may include attending or presenting a research paper at the annual meeting for the American Educational Research Association. Professional meetings, conferences, or development experiences are conceived broadly as experiences that support scholarly and professional development. Please read the RFA carefully, as some details may change across funding cycles.
Award Allowances:
Individual awards of up to $500 are possible. Funds can be used for registration fees, airfare, mileage, meal per diem, lodging and other conference-related expenses. Students who have received one of these awards within the past 24 months will not be eligible for new funding.
Applications requesting more than $500 will be returned as non-responsive and not considered for funding. Applicants should be careful not to request more than $500, even if the projected budget for attendance or participation is a larger amount.
Eligibility for Funding:
- Student must be matriculated in an academic degree program (i.e., working toward a degree) in the College of Education and Human Sciences. Non-degree students are not eligible to apply. Both graduate and undergraduate students are eligible.
- Student must be in good academic standing. Preference will be given to students with “B” average (3.0 GPA) or better.
- Priority will be granted to students who have an active role in presenting research or an exhibit at a refereed conference, especially as lead author. To receive priority consideration, evidence of acceptance is required. In cases where acceptance is still pending, the applicant should indicate in their application materials the date they expect notification of acceptance by the conference organizers.
- Preference will be given to students whose research/creative activity aligns with the CEHS strategic priorities emphasizing thriving young children; strong communities; and comprehensive health and well-being.
Funding Cycles and Due Dates:
Awards will be made across two funding cycles (Spring and Fall). At least two awards will be made per year across the two funding cycles. Receipts for out-of-pocket expenses will be required for reimbursement.
Applications for the Spring cycle will be accepted between March 15 and April 15. Announcements of awards will be made by May 15. The Spring cycle will support conference travel activities occurring between July 1 and December 31.
Applications for the Fall cycle will be accepted between September 15 and October 15. Announcements of new awards will be made by November 15. The Fall cycle will support conference travel activities occurring between January 1 and June 30.
Review Process:
Applications will be reviewed by the CEHS Research Committee. Decisions will be based on the clarity, significance, and impact of the student’s work; their contribution to the presentation; the relative importance of the conference or event to advancing the student’s goals; the student’s academic progress; alignment with CEHS grand visions; and availability of funding.
Questions regarding this program or eligibility for funding should be directed to Sandie Hager at shager2@unl.edu.