The Biology Undergraduate Travel Award supports Biology majors presenting their research at local, regional, national, or international meetings as well as students whose research requires travel to a field site.

Eligibility

Applicants must:

• be a UMass Biology major in good standing.
• be conducting independent research with a Biology Research Mentor.

Application Materials and Process

Students should submit:

• Completed Biology Undergraduate Travel Award Application at least 4 weeks prior to travel.
• A copy of meeting or conference abstract if applicable.
• Letter of support from your Research Mentor.

Submitting an Award Application

Applications can be submitted at any time but should be received 4 weeks prior to travel. Submit by email to argerson@bio.umass.edu or by snail mail to:

Biology Undergraduate Travel Award Program
c/o Alex Gerson
Dept. of Biology
Morrill Science Center
University of Massachusetts
Amherst, MA 01003