Student Travel Grants

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Appalachian State University has many resources available for students to receive reimbursement for their academic travels. Specifically, travel grants can be provided by: the Office of Student Research (OSR), WiSE Research Award, Graduate Student Association (GSAS), Student and Faculty Excellence Fund (SAFE), Walker College of Business (WCOB), and the IOHRM Student Support Fund (SSF).

Please follow the links below to learn how to apply. Please keep in mind that all research grants have application deadlines that are, at least, one month prior your travel date(s). It is best to start the application process as early as possible.

  • OSR
  • WiSE criteria, WiSE application
  • GSAS
  • SAFE
  • WCOB
  • IOHRM SSF
    • For students participating in a SIOP Master's Consortium:
      • The fund will cover the conference related expenses for up to $500.
        • Students who are awarded the funds must follow the university rules for reimbursement.
      • Click here for the application
        • Please select "send me a copy of my responses" at the bottom of the application. Then, forward your responses directly to Dr. Ludwig at ludwigtd@appstate.edu.
        • Your application will be considered complete once he receives your responses.
    • All other conferences and presentations:
      • To be awarded from this fund, students are required to apply to OSR, WiSE, GSAS, SAFE, and WCOB.
      • The Student Support Fund will cover the remaining travel balance, up to $350.
      • Click here for the application
        • Please select "send my a copy of my responses" at the bottom of the application. Then, forward your responses directly to Dr. Ludwig at ludwigtd@appstate.edu.
        • Your application will be considered complete once he receives your responses.