The Center for Digital Innovation in Education (CDIE) Graduate Student Travel Grant
The Centre for Digital Innovation in Education (CDIE) Graduate Student Research Travel Grant provides funding to support graduate students in the Mitch and Leslie Frazer Faculty of Education programs who attend and present research at academic or professional conferences.
This grant supports knowledge mobilization, including presentations at professional conferences, of findings from projects conducted by Ontario Tech University graduate students. Graduate students must receive recommendations from their supervisor to receive such awards. Qualifying projects must have been conducted under the mentorship of an Ontario Tech University faculty member.
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Value of Award
The committee will award up to $1500 maximum per student, even though the conference's cost may exceed that amount.
There are limited funds available to award each cycle. Awards are contingent upon the availability of funds, the number of applications, and projected costs of attendance. Applicants are required to submit a budget justification during the application process.
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Eligibility
In order to apply for travel support, a graduate student must:
- Be lead author on a presentation/paper at an academic conference that occurs within the appropriate cycle's timeframe.
- Be enrolled as a master's or doctoral student at the time of the conference.
Due to the limited number of grants available, eligibility does not guarantee receipt of financial support.
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Application Deadline
Applications will be accepted any time prior to the application deadlines noted below.
- January 6, 2025, for conferences scheduled to take place between January 1, 2025 and August 30, 2025
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How to Apply
Students may submit their application before or after the conference has taken place, but they must submit it in the appropriate application window as noted.
The student's supervisor must sign the application form. In addition to a completed application, the student must submit a copy of the conference presentation abstract. Please note that confirmation of conference acceptance and attendance will be required to reimburse expenses.
Email completed applications to cdie@ontariotechu.ca
Applicants will receive confirmation of receipt within two business days. If you have not received confirmation, please contact Tracy Byers Reid at tracy.byers-reid@ontariotechu.ca immediately
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Selection Criteria
Applications will be assessed according to the following criteria:
- Applicant is in good academic standing and has support from their supervisor.
- Conference is sponsored by a scholarly association/society, university or institution.
- Preference is given to students who have not previously received CDIE funding or awards.
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Next Steps
CDIE will notify grant recipients within one month of the application deadline.
Approved applicants will be required to submit an expense report; reimbursement is based on submitting all conference-related documentation (a sample expense report will be provided).
Proof documentation may include:
- Proof of conference attendance and active participation (for example: conference brochure, agenda or Screenshot of website listing applicant as presenter).
- Receipt or proof of registration issued by the conference organizer showing the amount paid.
- Receipts are required for all expenses and will be entered by the following categories: travel (i.e., boarding passes for flights/trains, Google Map screen shots for mileage claims), subsistence (meals, local transit), accommodations, and registration. NB: Rental cars will not be covered.
