Professional Development

Students who wish to apply must submit the complete packet, with all attachments to gradcollegeforms@kennesaw.edu.

1. A completed Application
2. Signature and brief written support from program
3. Attach all required materials.  

Incomplete packets may not be considered. Please collect and attach all required materials prior to submitting. A checklist on the application will help ensure you know what to submit. 

Additional travel authorization documents may be required per Kennesaw State Policy.

The Graduate College will award funds up to a maximum of $800.

The award will provide research funding for presenting original research at conferences. Please review the information in the tabs below for the application process and determine eligibility. All required documents must be submitted at least 3 weeks prior to your conference. Requests later than 3 weeks prior to conferences will be reviewed but may not be funded.

Funds are available and will be disbursed on the basis of conference type, availability of other funding (e.g., from department or academic college, and recommendation of faculty and/or program director).

The periods for full consideration of travel are: 

• August 1 for September 1 - January 31 conference dates
• January 1 for February 1 - August 31 conference dates

Please review and confirm your eligibility prior to submitting.

Graduate students who apply for this award must meet the following eligibility criteria during the semester when the fund will be used.

• Be in Good Standing (minimum institutional GPA of 3.0)
• Be enrolled in a minimum of 6 credit hours OR enrolled in thesis/dissertation hours
• Submit a one-page summary of research and statement on the benefits of attending conference for successful completion of their graduate degree
• Submit acceptance and/or evidence of submission materials (note for submissions, an acceptance letter/email must be submitted prior to travel)
• Note that no more than two student authors on the project or presentation can be eligible to receive a Graduate College award.

Before You Travel

Please review the additional student travel resources below. Students will be required to meet University requirements prior to travel. Forms should be submitted to gradcollegeforms@kennesaw.edu

• Supplier Registration Form
• Student Travel Resources
• Travel Expense Statement Form

NOTE: GRAs/GTAs are employees of the University and approval of their travel is administered as such (although their travel is not processed through Concur).  Authorization and payment for non-employee student travel is limited.

After You Travel

Expenses should be submitted within 10 days of your trip completion. Expenses submitted 60 days or more from the trip completion will be considered taxable income. Forms should be submitted to gradcollegeforms@kennesaw.edu.