diff --git a/_posts/2024-08-07-travel-support.md b/_posts/2024-08-07-travel-support.md new file mode 100644 index 0000000..451cb2c --- /dev/null +++ b/_posts/2024-08-07-travel-support.md @@ -0,0 +1,13 @@ +--- +layout: post +title: "Travel and Dependent Care Support Program - Applications Open" +date: 2024-08-07 +tags: +--- + +With the sponsorship of various organizations such as the +[National Science Foundation](https://www.nsf.org/), a limited number of student and early career +travel and dependent care financial support awards are available to assist +applicants in attending US-RSE'24. + +See the [Travel page](https://us-rse.org/usrse24/attend/travel/) for more information. diff --git a/pages/attend/travel.md b/pages/attend/travel.md index b5bc427..eff6287 100644 --- a/pages/attend/travel.md +++ b/pages/attend/travel.md @@ -14,6 +14,45 @@ set_last_modified: true - **Dates**: October 15-17, 2024 - **Location**: [Albuquerque Convention Center](https://albuquerquecc.com/), 401 2nd St NW, Albuquerque, NM 87102 +## Travel and Dependent Care Support Program + +The US-RSE’24 conference will again be offering travel and dependent care support +via an application process. + +With the sponsorship of various organizations such as the +[National Science Foundation](https://www.nsf.org/), a limited number of student and early career +travel and dependent care financial support awards are available to assist +applicants in attending US-RSE'24. + +Please use this form to enter all the relevant information to apply for a +travel or dependent care support. +Priority will be given to those having an accepted submission at the US-RSE'24 +conference and to enhance the diversity of participants. + +Travel grant awardees will be reimbursed for up to $2100 for their travel, +registration, and/or accommodation as per the guidelines upon producing +suitable bills for the same. Dependent care awardees will be reimbursed +up to $500 upon providing dependent care receipts. We can retract funding if +recipients do not adhere to the program rules. + +As per the rules: + +- The awardee must attend all conference sessions throughout its entire duration of 3 days. + - Exceptions will be made for students who are attending student events during regular sessions. +- The awardee must check in at the registration desk each day of the conference. +- The awardees will be required to volunteer at the conference as per instructions issued later. +- Student travel awardees must also participate in the mentorship sessions organized during the conference. +- Travel awardees must register for the conference by **September 16, 2024**. + +**Deadlines** + +- Application opens: August 8, 2024 +- Submission deadline: September 2, 2024 +- Award Notification selection: September 6, 2024 + +[Application Form](https://bit.ly/usrse24-travel-support): [https://bit.ly/usrse24-travel-support](https://bit.ly/usrse24-travel-support) + + ## Hotel Accommodation We have contracted with several different hotels to provide special rates for @@ -41,17 +80,6 @@ US-RSE'24. - Hotel Andaluz Albuquerque, Curio Collection - 330 Tijeras Ave NW, Albuquerque, NM 87102 (0.1 miles away) -## Travel Grants - -The US-RSE’24 conference will again be offering travel grants via an application process. - -- Travel grants can be used for transportation, registration, and/or accommodations. -- Meals will be provided at the conference on conference days. -- Priority will be given to... - - those having an accepted submission at the US-RSE’24 conference. - - enhance the diversity of participants. -- The form to apply for travel grants will be available by **early August**. - ## Things To Do - Old Town Walking, History & Ghost Tours