Conference Funding
The Walter Maxwell Gibson College of Natural Sciences is committed to supporting undergraduate research and helping students share their work at academic conferences.
Our priority is to support as many students as possible in the opportunity to present their research. To help stretch our resources, we ask that students coordinate travel and carpool whenever possible when multiple students are attending the same conference.
How to Fund Your Conference Travel
Students seeking conference funding should follow this two-step process:
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First, apply for a SUU CONNECT Travel Grant.
CONNECT Travel Grants are designed to help cover student travel costs. All students should apply for CONNECT funding as their primary source of support. -
If the cost of attendance is greater than a CONNECT grant, complete the form below to apply for supplemental College funding.
Automatic Funding for UCUR and Utah Academy
The College of Natural Sciences automatically covers registration costs for students attending UCUR and Utah Academy. No funding application is required, but please follow these steps:
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UCUR:
When registering, select the option to "Invoice the University" to have your registration fee covered directly. -
Utah Academy:
Check the College Student Hub in Canvas for the link to the Google Form. Once you complete the form, the college will handle a group registration, and your registration costs will be covered.
Funding Guidelines
- Natural Sciences Funding is available only to students majoring in a College of Natural Sciences program.
- Students from other colleges should apply for CONNECT Travel funding and check with the department of their major to see if there are additional available funding options.