Williams Travel Grant Application

Williams Travel Grants were established to provide travel support for EIU graduate degree-seeking candidates who have papers or creative works accepted for presentation at regional, state, national or international conferences between July 1 and June 30 of the current fiscal year. The awards were named for Dr. Larry Williams, former dean of the Graduate School.

E Number *
Name * First Last
Local Address
Street Address

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City

State / Province / Region

Postal / Zip Code

Country
Email *
Phone - (###) - ### ####
Your Faculty Mentor for this Research Project *
Graduate Program *
Title of Conference *
Conference Location *
Date of Conference Presentation * / MM / DD YYYY
Title of Presentation *
Total of Actual (or estimated) Travel Expenses * $ . Dollars Cents
Estimate your expenses by including the conference registration fees, lodging, transportation costs, and meals.
Total of Contributions of Support from any other Sources * $ . Dollars Cents
Include any contributions from your academic department, or any other funding such as grants.
Upload Proof of Acceptance at Conference *

This can be a letter received confirming acceptance or a copy of the conference brochure with your presentation listed.
Upload an Abstract of the Research *

Approximately 250 words or less.
Upload a Letter of Support from Your Faculty Mentor *

The letter of support should addresses the following points: (a) the role of the student in the work and presentation at the meeting, (b) the contribution of the work to the candidate’s field, and (c) verification that the student will be enrolled in the university at the time of the presentation.
Upload a Letter of Support from the Graduate Coordinator of your Graduate Program

If your faculty mentor is the graduate coordinator, disregard this requirement. This does not require a comprehensive letter of recommendation, merely a statement or email from the coordinator that they support the application.