Conference travel funding

The “Conference Travel Funding” policy specifically relates to applications for Graduate School funding support for research-related conference travel by academic staff of the Graduate School. Conference attendance or travel may be funded for other purposes from other parts of the Graduate School.

Staff are encouraged to participate in conferences as an important component of their research development, networking, and dissemination of their research. As the Graduate School budget for research support is limited, this policy aims to distribute the funding available transparently, and with regard to evidence that the conference attendance is being used appropriately and effectively as a component of developing and disseminating the research of the applicant.

Please refer to the full policy, by downloading the Conference Travel Funding document.

To apply for conference travel funding, staff should:

o Download and complete the Graduate School Application for Staff Conference Funding.
o Download and complete the HR18 form, available at the HR website.
o Attach necessary documentation, as specified by the checklist on the Graduate School application form
o Review related policies, as specified by the checklist on the Graduate School application form
o Submit the signed and checked application to:

Research Services, Melbourne Education Research Institute
Level 4, Alice Hoy Building
University of Melbourne