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Researcher Travel & Training Awards
The Alaska INBRE Researcher Travel & Training Award supports researchers across the state in advancing their skills, presenting findings, and building collaborations. Funding helps researchers engage in activities that align with Alaska INBRE’s mission to strengthen biomedical and health-related research within the One Health framework.
Application Due Dates & Notification
Travel Dates: | Apply by: | Notified by: |
Nov-Feb | September 30 | October 15 |
Mar – May | January 30 | February 15 |
Jun – July | April 30 | May 15 |
Purpose
Professional Development awards allows eligible researchers to attend conferences, workshops, or technical trainings that enhance their professional growth. Awards may also be used to bring guest speakers to a home institution, attend virtual events, or participate in mentored collaborations. All activities must directly relate to biomedical or health-focused research.
Eligibility
An eligible applicant:
- Must be an ANTHC or SCF researcher or faculty member at UA or Ilisagvik College when the application is submitted and travel occurs. Staff and UA postdocs are eligible for support via an application from the appropriate research supervisor.
- Must have filed an INBRE report for any previous INBRE-sponsored professional development.
See the Funding Opportunity Announcement below for additional information.
Award Details
Up to $2,500 may be awarded per applicant per INBRE funding cycle (April 1 – July 31). Funding may be used for a single event or multiple activities, provided the total amount does not exceed $2,500 per year. INBRE-sponsored travel (e.g., Network-wide Annual Research Conference) is not included in this limit.
Travel must follow standard UA or partner institution procedures. UA applicants must charge expenses to their department’s general fund and submit required documentation for reimbursement processing. Partner institutions follow a separate process detailed in the award letter.
Application Requirements
Applications are accepted on a rolling basis and reviewed at monthly INBRE leadership meetings. A complete application includes:
- Name, date, and website of the conference or event
- Presentation or poster title, if applicable
- A description of how the activity supports INBRE’s One Health theme
- Department general fund number for UA applicants
- A letter of support for postdocs or staff applicants
Applicants are encouraged to apply at least two months before the activity to allow adequate time for review and processing.