Funded in part by the Global Health Studies Program

Deadline

February 7, 2013

Purpose of Award

The Global Health Studies Program (GHSP) invites applications from students for a $500 award to attend a U.S. or foreign global health conference or meeting during calendar year 2013. Two awards will be given: one to an undergraduate student and one to a graduate student.

Eligibility

All currently registered undergraduate and graduate University of Iowa students may apply,  but preference will be given to students in the GHSP certificate program.

Application Process

Send an online application in the form of a letter containing the following:

• Your name, major, certificate and degree program, student ID number, email address, mailing address, and phone number
• The name, purpose, dates, and location of the conference or meeting
• A short (3-5 paragraph) narrative outlining the academic and personal value that attending the conference or meeting will have for you
• A budget showing how you will meet the balance of costs above $500, including a list of matching funding sources and amounts (indicate whether funding has been obtained or is still pending).

Submit the application via email to Karen Wachsmuth by 5:00 p.m. on the deadline date.

Please consider the environmental impact of your travel.

Announcement

The award winners will be announced by March 15.

Reporting Requirements

Within two weeks after returning to campus, the traveler must follow relevant University rules in documenting expenses by submitting a TEV to his/her home department and must send a brief report to Karen Wachsmuth for the GHSP steering committee.

Contact Information

Karen Wachsmuth, Academic Programs and Services, International Programs
1111 University Capitol Centre
T: 319-335-1436 E: karen-wachsmuth@uiowa.edu