University of Florida undergraduates, graduate students, and postdocs may apply to receive up to $1,000 for travel to present their water-related research at a national or international conference. Your research focus must be on terrestrial water systems (i.e. freshwater, groundwater) and their interactions with human, coastal, or atmospheric systems. The award will be disbursed as a reimbursement upon submission of receipts following UF travel directives.

Airfare and registration may be paid in advance under certain circumstances.

• Must be a UF undergraduate, graduate student, or postdoc at least one full semester after return from the conference
• Research must focus on terrestrial water systems (i.e. freshwater, groundwater) and their interactions with human, coastal, or atmospheric systems. 
• Must present at a national or international conference  
• Must be the presenting author
• Faculty advisor must be a Water Institute Affiliate Faculty member
• Abstract must have been submitted
• Must provide clear budget justification 

• Application form
• Proof of abstract submission
• Estimated travel budget (see budget template)
• Abstract of paper

• Acknowledgement of Water Institute support on poster/presentation
• Present research at a Water Institute event (e.g., Lunch by the Water or symposium)
• Travel expense report must be submitted within two weeks of return

Applications are accepted at the start of every semester and close on the following dates:

Decision Dates: