Travel Awards
Mississippi INBRE offers travel awards to Mississippi predominately undergraduate institutions (PUIs). Funds may be requested for faculty and students to attend local, state, regional, and national organized professional meetings (i.e. conferences, symposia, seminars and similar functions) or visit research collaborators.
To apply for a travel award, upload the following documents:
A. Cover Letter
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Submit a 1-page cover letter describing the need for travel funds and how Mississippi INBRE support for travel to the meeting will benefit the institution’s research activities.
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Free format. NIH form not required for submission.
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B. AOR Letter
- Attach a letter signed by your Authorized Organizational Representative (AOR) stating they have reviewed and approved the proposal as submitted and approve any institutional commitment. AOR approval is required.
C. NIH Research & Related Budget Form
- Please be sure to attach budget justification to Section L. Budget justification instructions: Justify in detail all proposed expenses. All items requested in the budget are to be used during the award period. Use continuation pages as needed. Click here to download the NIH Research & Related Budget Form.
D. Meeting Documentation
- Upload an official document from the meeting or conference organizers that provides a description of the event. Acceptable materials include a “save the date,” official program agenda, announcement flyer or any similar document that outlines key details about the meeting.