GPSA Travel Grant: Enhancing Professional Development Opportunities

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The GPSA Travel Grant Committee provides reimbursement for graduate and professional students to achieve their professional goals by covering registration and travel costs to conferences, workshops, internships, and more. Applications are accepted during specific periods with decisions communicated within two weeks. Eligible expenses include registration fees, airfare, and ground transportation, among others. Certain expenses like membership fees and flight insurance are non-eligible. To apply for the grant, choose the suitable grant application based on your needs and expenses.

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Navigating the Maze of GPSA Navigating the Maze of GPSA Travel Grant Travel Grant By Augustine Triumph Attah 11/16/23

What is the GPSA Travel Grant Committee Arm of GPSA that provides reimbursement for graduate and professional students to enhance their professional and developmental goals. Reimbursements cover registration and travel costs to conferences, workshops, internships, preceptorships, and career fairs.

When to apply for a GPSA Travel grant Travel Period Application Period November November 1 to November 30 November 2 to December 1 December December 1 to December 31 December 2 to January 1

When to apply for a GPSA Travel grant Travel Period Application Period November November 1 to November 30 November 2 to December 1 December December 1 to December 31 December 2 to January 1 Two weeks to review applications Applicants are informed about decisions two weeks after the close of the application period.

What does GPSA travel grant cover? Eligible expenses Registration fees Transportation (airfare) Personal cars (show mileage using a map) Rental cars (only for business purposes) e.g., Pullman to Seattle, Portland, or nearby destinations Ground transportation e.g., Uber, Lift Airport parking

What does GPSA travel grant cover? Non eligible expenses Membership fees Baggage fees Gas for private or rental cars Flight cancellation, flight change, etc. Flight insurance Tips Food and beverages Hotel parking Travel cost for companions Accommodation Paper copies of programs or other materials Fees to attend socials, and lunches at event Travel costs paid by airline miles or travel credits Eligible expenses Registration fees Transportation (airfare) Personal cars (show mileage using a map) Rental cars (only for business purposes) e.g., Pullman to Seattle, Portland, or nearby destinations Ground transportation e.g., Uber, Lift Airport parking

How to apply for the GPSA Travel grant Choose the right grant application Conference Presentation (Domestic: $800; International: $1200)

How to apply for the GPSA Travel grant Choose the right grant application Conference Presentation (Domestic: $800; International : $1200) Wet Lab and Workshop ($500) Professional and Career Development ($500) Internships and Preceptorship ($500), and Intercampus travel ($100)

What you need to apply for the GPSA Travel grant Advisor/Department chair approval Conference approval letter Travel and registration receipts Department certification form Spend authorization form

What to do after approval for GPSA Travel grant Submit copies of the following to your department s travel coordinator: Original payment receipts Travel grant application Approval letter (email from GPSA travel grant) Expense authorization (signed by awardee) Your travel coordinator has two weeks to submit the above documents to the Student Engagement Finance team (si.finance@wsu.edu)

Rules to follow during and after applying for the GPSA travel grant Use the appropriate form. Do not submit applications outside the application period. Submit all necessary documents e.g., approved spend authorization. Do not request above what you spent.