Trainee Travel Awards Program

Funding Opportunity: for JCCC Trainee Members

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The Trainee Travel Award Program is designed to support and encourage UCLA students at every level of their academic journey. Whether you're pursuing undergraduate, graduate, or postdoctoral studies engaged in the dynamic field of cancer research. Through this program, participants have the opportunity to access vital funding ranging from $600 to $1000, specifically earmarked for travel and conference expenses related to research endeavors. This competitive initiative is exclusively available to UCLA JCCC trainee members, fostering a community-driven approach to advancing cancer research and empowering the next generation of scientific leaders.

 

 

 


 

Eligibility Requirements:

  • Must be a full-time UCLA student working on cancer research projects, at the time funds are awarded and the travel completed.
  • Must be an active JCCC trainee member. If you are not a JCCC trainee member and wish to join, please apply for free membership here: https://uclahs.az1.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_eF0gut2EYQLgWOy
  • Must have been accepted to present an in-person paper as an oral presentation or poster at a cancer related conference.
  • Must submit application at least six (6) weeks prior to conference travel.

Parameters:

  • Reimbursement is not available for travel completed prior to award date.
  • Applications are accepted on a rolling basis throughout the year.
  • Support is available for participation in both in-person or virtual conferences (ie conference registration fees).
  • Funds must be used for conference expenses (conference registration fees, travel, food, poster creation fees and lodging expenses).
  • Award amounts will be determined on a case-by-case basis and will not exceed $1,000 per awardee.
  • Awards are limited to one JCCC trainee per JCCC affiliated faculty member per year.

Please note: You must use the travel award funds within 1 year following the award date.

Note for students receiving financial aid: Travel awards do not appear in the student financial aid offer letter and will not count against the student's financial aid.