or design but are not presenting; are attending a professional committee meeting as an officer (applicants needs to provide additional proof of membership on committee); and/or are traveling to another institution for education or training pertaining to applicant’s research or degree. Type III Awards: Worth a maximum of $100.00 USD. Available to applicants who are attending a conference related to their field but not presenting research; are attending a career fair; and/or are attending an audition. Travel Awards CANNOT be used: To fund resources those are otherwise provided by the University (e.g. books available through the library, software available through IT). To finance typing, copying, or binding of theses or dissertations. To pay for individual membership dues for professional organizations or societies. Applying for a Travel Award Calendar of Events for Applicants 2017-2018 Awards Committee – Travel Awards – Calendar of Events Season If applicant begins traveling on this day at 12:00 AM And finishes traveling by this day at 11:59 PM Must have eligibility by this day Open application period at 12:00 AM on this day Close application period at 11:59 PM on this day Applicant will be notified if they have won a Travel Award Fall 9/01/18 11/30/18 5/08/18 7/18/18 8/03/18 8/23/18 Winter 12/01/18 2/28/19 8/30/18 9/17/18 10/18/18 11/08/18 Spring 3/01/19 5/31/19 12/06/18 12/11/18 1/12/19 2/08/19 Summer 6/01/19 8/31/19 2/21/19 3/05/19 4/6/19 5/01/19 Instructions to the Applicant Applicants will fill out an online application form Application Materials requirements: Résumé or Curriculum vitæ (single-space or double-space). Personal Statement (500 words maximum) Abstract (300 words maximum)
Notify the Awards Committee Chair at least three days ahead of due date if they are unable to execute their responsibilities. Notify the Awards Committee Chair if they are aware of a conflict of interest between themselves and the applicant whose application they are evaluating. Awards Committee Member Code of Conduct and Expectations Members will carry themselves in accordance with the values and ethics of the Graduate and Professional Student Council and the greater Texas A&M University community outlined in the Aggie Honor Code, “An Aggie does not lie, cheat, or steal nor tolerate those who do.” Members will not evaluate applications for the same application period in which they have submitted an application for consideration. Members must notify the Awards Committee Chair of such a conflict of interest before they submit an application for consideration. Failure to notify the Awards Committee Chair upon submission of an application for consideration will result in the member’s application being deemed “non-responsive application.” Members will not discuss any application outside of committee meetings or official Awards Committee correspondence with the Awards Committee Chair. Members will not send, transmit, or communicate applicants’ UINs and/or applications in part or full to anyone but the Awards Committee Chair. If any member is found to be in violation of this Code of Conduct and Expectations, they will be removed from the committee and will face disciplinary review by the Graduate and Professional Student Council and, possibly, Texas A&M University. Member will sign a statement acknowledging and agreeing to the above Code and Conduct of Expectations Calendar of Events for Awards Committee Members 2017-2018 Awards Committee – Travel Awards – Committee Member – Calendar of Events Application Season Send committee members applications on this day Send committee members reminder to return evaluation Collect all evaluations on this day Send winners’ information to Advisor on this day Notify winning applicants on this day* Fall 8/04/18 8/13/18 8/18/18 8/21/18 8/22/18 Winter 10/19/18 10/28/18 11/02/18 11/07/18 11/08/18 Spring 1/13/19 1/19/19 2/01/19 2/05/19 2/08/19 Summer 4/07/19 4/13/19 4/24/19 4/27/19 5/01/19
Spring 80 8 $3,600 $2,500 Summer 147 6 $2,000 $2,500 TOTAL Qualified 416 29 $11.700 $10,000 TOTAL Applications 466 2016-2017 Awards Committee – Travel Awards – Review Data Application Season Number of applicants Number of winners 2016-2017 awards totals Expected 2017-2018 awards totals Fall Winter Spring Summer TOTAL Qualified TOTAL Applications 2017-2018 Awards Committee – Travel Awards – Review Data Application Season Number of applicants Number of winners 2017-2018 awards totals Expected 2018-2019 awards totals Fall Winter Spring Summer TOTAL Qualified TOTAL Applications 2018-2019 Awards Committee – Travel Awards – Review Data Application Season Number of applicants Number of winners 2018-2019 awards totals Expected 2019-2020 awards totals Fall 144 9 $3,500 Winter Spring Summer TOTAL Qualified TOTAL Applications Appendix A: Awards Committee Member Code of Conduct and Expectations Agreement Graduate and Professional Student Council Awards Committee Code of Conduct and Expectations
Abstract Three (3) committee members will review each abstract. Each member has the ability to award a maximum of 6 points. The applicant will receive the aggregate number of points by totaling the three (3) committee members’ individual scores. 18 points maximum Reference’s Evaluation The online reference form will be scored out of 5 possible points. The committee is evaluating reference’s confidence in the applicant. 5 points maximum Appendix E: Travel Awards Application Checklist This document is intended for use by Travel Awards applicants as a checklist to ensure that they have all the proper materials assembled for submission. Do not submit this form with your application. See instructions for formatting guidelines. Remember, no late submissions will be accepted. Application Materials – Packet 1 ___ Online Application Form ___ Personal Statement (can NOT include any personal information, see Page 5) ___ Abstract (can NOT include any personal information, see Page 5) ___ Proper Formatting ___ Proper File Name Format Application Materials – Packet 2 ___ Résumé or Curriculum vitæ (CAN include your name and personal information) ___ Screenshot of event web site outlining nature of event ___ Proper Formatting ___ Proper File Name Format