International Conference Travel Grant
The Buffett Institute’s International Conference Travel Grants fund Northwestern doctoral students and terminal master’s students who are traveling to present their research at a professional academic conference in a location outside of the United States.
Conference travel funding is meant to support graduate students presenting dissertation or thesis work related to the Buffett Institute’s mission of advancing research about the world beyond the borders of the United States.
Annual application deadlines: January 15, March 15, June 15 and October 15
The maximum grant is $1,200. Students are limited to one conference travel grant per academic year and up to two conference travel grants over the course of their graduate careers.
Graduate students traveling to any international location: By accepting this grant, you explicitly agree to follow all health and safety requirements as outlined by Northwestern's Office of Global Safety and Security for the location(s) where you will be traveling. As a reminder, all students undertaking university-related travel abroad—except for undergraduate study abroad—must register their trip in the International Travel Registry to ensure the Office of Global Safety and Security can provide support in the event of a health or safety emergency.
Northwestern doctoral students in years 3–7 and terminal master’s students are eligible. Applicants must be working on international and comparative topics and seeking to present their work at an international (non-U.S.-located) conference to qualify for this grant. The travel period must begin no earlier than the first day of the month following the application deadline.
Graduate students who are enrolled in a non-terminal master’s program may have their advisor petition for them to apply.
Applicants who have received a previous grant from the Buffett Institute must have submitted a post-award report before applying for a new grant.