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SISR's Student Research Funds (SRFs) support graduate and undergraduate research,
creative, and scholarly endeavors across all academic programs. SRFs can be used to
purchase supplies, travel to research sites (graduate students only), or present at
conferences. The grant review and submission process encourages the professional development
in the students' research and writing skills.
As soon as you submit an abstract to a conference and you know that funding will be
needed, complete the SRF application
SRF applications submitted too close to conference travel may not be funded if there
is not enough time for the approval and travel authorization process. Early applications
will also allow SISR to start the travel authorization process.
For domestic travel: We encourage students to complete travel authorizations at least 14 days prior to date of travel so SISR can ensure that all signatures will be in place before travel begins.
For international travel: SRF applications for international travel should be submitted at least 45 days prior to travel because international travel requires additional approvals.
Where can I get additional funding?
Reach out to your faculty mentor and to SISR to find where you can apply to other
departments funding your travel such as Honors Development Funds, Whitaker Institute
Mini-Grants, or through your school or college. You can also sometimes apply for student
travel funds from your professional organization. If traveling as a group, your major’s
RSO may be able to write a bill to support a portion of your travel.
What do I need to do if I’m traveling internationally?
Before you complete the SRF application, you must have the necessary approvals and
insurance both from Export Control and from the Office of Global Engagement to travel
internationally. You can do this by
As soon as you submit an abstract to a conference and you know that funding will be
needed, complete the SRF application
SRF applications submitted too close to conference travel may not be funded if there
is not enough time for the approval and travel authorization process. Early applications
will also allow SISR to start the travel authorization process.
For those applying for funding to conduct on-site research for completion of a thesis,
dissertation, or degree-granting capstone project, you will need a copy of the thesis
/ dissertation / capstone proposal with signed approvals.
For domestic travel: We encourage students to complete travel authorizations at least 14 days prior to date of travel so SISR can ensure that all signatures will be in place before travel begins.
For international travel: SRF applications for international travel should be submitted at least 45 days prior to travel because international travel requires additional approvals.
Where can I get additional funding?
Reach out to your faculty mentor and to SISR to find where you can apply to other
departments funding your travel such as Honors, Whitaker Institute, or your school
or college. You can also sometimes apply for student travel funds from your professional
organization. If traveling as a group, your major’s RSO may be able to write a bill
to support a portion of your travel.
What do I need to do if I’m traveling internationally?
Before you complete the SRF application, you must have the necessary approvals and
insurance both from Export Control and from the Office of Global Engagement to travel
internationally. You can do this by
Click here to apply for funding to purchase needed supplies and materials for your research.
SISR will fund students who are first or second authors presenting a project. The
faculty letter of support should articulate how the travel will benefit students professionally
and/or advance the research project.
If multiple students from the same program/department are presenting at the conference
as first authors, please coordinate on providing all attending students' information
on a single SRF application.
To create opportunities for as many students as possible, SISR usually funds a student
for only one opportunity per semester (Fall, Spring, Summer).
For special or extenuating circumstances where students are unable to incur costs
and wait for reimbursement until after the conference, please contact SISR directly.
If you have concerns about supporting your travel, please contact SISR (David Blikstad at 239-590-7608 / dblikstad@fgcu.edu). We are here to support you as you share your research at a professional venue.
