UI COM Scientific Conference Travel Support
The UI COM Scientific Conference Travel Support provides University of Illinois at Chicago College of Medicine medical students with financial support to present the results of research, scholarship, and discovery related activities at national scientific conferences. Medical students are eligible for up to $1,500 of reimbursable expenses.
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Support is available once during the medical school period for those students who meet the following requirements.
Eligibility
- M1-M4 UI COM student (not LOA or graduate period for MD/PhD).
- Registered and in good academic standing.
- Research conducted while a UI COM student with a faculty mentor.
- Research accepted for meeting presentation.
- First author status on the presentation.
- Student is the individual presenting at meeting.
Application
- Students must complete the Scientific Conference Travel Support Application
- All applications must be received at least 1-month prior to the presentation. Applications not received in a timely matter may be denied.
- All applications must contain an uploaded file of the abstract, publication, or data being presented. Any applications received without a file to be reviewed for scientific merit, will not be considered eligible for the award.
Eligible expenses
- Conference registration.
- Travel/transportation (e.g., airfare at economy class, including baggage fees).
Lodging. - Meals reimbursed at the University’s per diem rate.
- Poster preparation expense.
Please note that receipts are required for all expenses.
Deliverables
Upon completion of travel, the recipient must submit a Research Presentation Summary Form (1-page summary of the experience) and also commit to presenting the research at the annual College of Medicine Research Forum. These deliverables are required for reimbursement.
Please be aware that the reimbursement from the travel award will be directed to your university student account.
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What to Expect After Applying Heading link
When feasible, a decision will be made on the award within 1-week of application submission. Applicants will be notified via e-mail.