GSA Travel Funding
The Fall 2026 GSA Travel Fund application will open on: TBD *please refer back later for details*
GSA travel funds are disbursed as reimbursements after the travel is completed.
Please note that funds are limited, and funding will be reserved for students who are presenting their own research. If you are not presenting your own research at a conference, you do not qualify to be able to receive travel funds from this department.
Students may be reimbursed for ONE travel event up to $600 annually. You will not be awarded travels funds if you haver received GSA travel funds within the last 12 months.
Once all funds for a specific term are awarded, the application will close.
Application Timeline
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Fall 2026: GSA Fall application will open on: TBD *please refer back later for details*
- Spring 2027: Details will be announced mid fall 2026 semester as to when the Spring 2027 application will open. Continue to check here for updates.
- If you have questions regarding your status, please email gsa@memphis.edu with the subject: GSA Travel Funding Urgent Application.
Applying for Funding
I qualify if I am:
- A full-time graduate student at the 福利片国产 of Memphis
- I have not already applied for travel funding from June 2025 to June 2026.
I do not qualify if I am:
- An undergraduate student
- A student at another university or college
- A faculty/staff member or U of M Global Student (who does not pay a student activity fee)
- A graduate student in the Department of Music (ask your financial advisor for more details)
- Have received GSA travel funds within the last 12 months.
Before beginning this application, you will need the following:
- A recommendation letter from your advisor
- Event link that shows event name and dates
- A completed estimated travel expenses worksheet (download)
- Example Estimated Travel Expenses Worksheet | Blank Estimated Travel Expenses Worksheet
- The form requires estimated travel expenses using CONAS, which is linked on the application form.
- Student U number(s) and the address where a reimbursement check should be mailed
- Other funding source information (such as your department funding $500 for the same event)
- The name and email address of the person responsible for finances in your department
Urgent request policy (also listed in the application): If your scheduled date of departure is within the next 14 days, please complete the application. When finished, email gsatravel@memphis.edu with the subject: URGENT GSA Travel Application. This is because your PO with Shared Services needs to be completed before you travel which cannot happen until your application is first processed with GSA. Urgent departures do not guarantee funds.