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Dean’s Grants for Honor Students Travel to Present Research Results

Request for Proposals (RFP)
Updated July 1, 2019

REQUEST FOR DEAN'S GRANTS for Student Travel to Present Research Results form (Word).

Purpose
To heighten the University of Kansas School of Medicine-Wichita’s scholarship visibility and accessibility while supporting students pursuing the Honors Track who present their research findings at regional or national conferences.

Amount
Up to $1,250 may be requested. *The amount requested for reimbursement is not guaranteed and is based on allowable expenses, as set by the Dean’s Office.*

Documentation
Confirmation of conference acceptance for presentation must be reported to the Office of Research. All requests for funding should occur before the conference presentation. No retrospective funding will be allowed. Travel reimbursement is limited to conferences in the 48 contiguous states. Pre-approval is required for all out-of-state travel; the Centralized Travel form needs to be submitted prior to out-of-state travel. All travel expenses must comply with University policies: see Out-of-State Travel, KUSM-W. Grantees must complete a W-9 form and Centralized Travel Form and return them to the Office of Research, along with itemized receipts, a copy of the calendar indicating travel/conference dates, and conference agenda. Flight itinerary and hotel confirmation should be submitted as soon as flight and lodging are booked.

Criteria
Students must be actively participating in KUSM Honors Track at the time of presentation. Only Wichita-based medical students (i.e., students who are completing their first and second years in Wichita) are eligible. Students are eligible for one grant only. Presentations must be made at conferences sponsored by well-known professional societies or organizations approved by the Office of Research.

Proposal Format
The application process will be streamlined using the REQUEST FOR DEAN'S GRANTS for Student Travel to Present Research Results form (Word).

Reporting
Confirmation of conference acceptance for presentation must be reported to the Office of Research.

Submission
All proposals must be submitted electronically to the Office of Research. The proposal should be sent in PDF format, via e-mail, to KU School of Medicine-Wichita Associate Dean for Research, KUWichitaResearch@kumc.edu.

Timeline
Submissions may be made at any time.

Award Announcement
Approximately three (3) weeks after submission. Unless other arrangements are made with the Office of Research, the student applicant will be reimbursed directly for expenses. For more information, contact KU School of Medicine-Wichita Office of Research, 316-293-3811, or cfrank@kumc.edu.

KU School of Medicine-Wichita

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Wichita, KS 67214-3199
316-293-2635