Travel Fellowships
The RNA Society has set aside a limited amount of funds for fellowships to support those who otherwise would not be able to attend the meeting for financial reasons. In most cases the fellowships will be made in the form of reduced or waived registration fees, although it is possible that some contribution toward travel costs could be made in addition or as an alternative to the fee waiver. Travel reimbursement, if awarded, will be presented in the form of a check from the RNA Society after the close of the conference (keep your travel receipts; they will be required to receive reimbursement!). Previous awardees are not eligible to receive a fellowship. No more than one fellowship per research group will be granted. In addition, the Institute for Biological Recognition and Catalysis will provide funds to support graduate student travel to the meeting. These awards will be made to students whose research focuses on structure. All graduate students are eligible to apply.
The application deadline for all travel fellowship/awards is February 23rd. Your request will be reviewed by the conference organizers, and decisions will be communicated by email no later than March 3rd. Registration and abstracts must then be submitted by March 7th.
If you wish to apply for a fellowship, please send the following information by email to mjurica@ucsc.edu..
- Subject line should read RNA 2011 Travel Fellowship Application.
- Name, status (student, post-doctoral associate or faculty), university or institute, department affiliation, specific research project(s).
- Abstract of work to be presented - in text of email or as an attached PDF file.
- Short paragraph stating reasons for attending RNA 2011.
- Anticipated travel expenses. Please provide as much detail as possible.
- Would you prefer that the registration fee be waived, or travel expenses be partially reimbursed, or both? Remember that RNA 2011 funds for Travel Fellowships are limited.
- Will other members of your research group register for RNA 2011?
