Opportunity
IAPA Conference Travel Grants provide financial support for undergraduates concentrating in International and Public Affairs who would like to travel to attend a conference related to their track and focus area. Preference will be given to students who have not already received an IAPA Conference Travel Grant.
APPLICATION DEADLINES
For academic year 2025-26
- Applications accepted on a rolling basis
AWARD AMOUNT
- Up to $500
ELIGIBILITY
- Concentrators in good academic standing with an approved ASK declaration in International and Public Affairs
- Summer conference travel grants not available to graduating seniors
APPLICATION REQUIREMENTS
- Personal Statement: A 1-2-page personal statement explaining how attending this conference will contribute to your education in International and Public Affairs, focusing specifically on your track and focus area within your track.
- Budget: provide a detailed budget including the conference registration fee and your travel expenses.
- Transcript: Unofficial internal transcript is acceptable.
- Resume
- Faculty Recommendation: 1 letter of recommendation
- Students receiving an award must:
- Reply that they accept the award
- If traveling abroad, register with Global TravelSafe
POST-AWARD REQUIREMENTS
- Students receiving awards drawing from named funds will be required to submit a 1–2-page reflective essay, including 1-2 photographs if applicable
- If the student is unable to travel, attend the program, complete the internship, or conduct research after the award has been distributed, they will be required to return the award money in full
- If the original project was modified, an updated budget and travel expense accounting is required. Money not accounted for in the modified budget must be returned.
Post-Award Report Due Dates:
September 30 for Summer Term
January 31 for Winter Break
CONTACT: For more information please email iapa@brown.edu.
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