UNC Lineberger Travel Awards
As part of the National Cancer Institute’s Cancer Research Training and Education Coordination (CRTEC) initiative, UNC Lineberger’s Training & Education program provides up to $1,500 for students, fellows, and trainees to help defray the costs of travel, registration, and other related expenses to attend and/or present at cancer-related scientific meetings. Travel award funds may also be used to attend workshops, seminars, and training programs to enhance skills in a cancer-related area.
Application Guidelines
- Applicant must be a current UNC student, fellow, or trainee, both at time of application and at time of the proposed travel.
- Applicant must not already be supported by an NIH T32 training grant.
- If successful, applicants must receive notification of a travel award prior to commencing travel.
- No international travel.
- Preference will be given to applicants who have not previously been the recipient of a travel award and those who have received an invitation to present research at a scientific conference.
Stipulations
- These awards are state funds and all travel must follow UNC policy. Supported expenses include registration fees; airline, train or bus tickets; ground transportation; lodging; and per diem rates for food following NC regulations.
- The travel award is not a cash award. Up to $1,500 can be used for the awardee’s conference/meeting and cannot be transferred to another award cycle or conference/meeting.
- Registration and travel costs can be paid for in advance using the award; other expenses are reimbursed after the travel as per UNC policy. Reimbursement will be made for covered expenses up to $1,500.
Application Deadline
The application period is now closed.
Current Awardees
- Jenny Coelho, BS – Graduate Research Assistant, Dr. Yuri Fedoriw’s Lab
- Maddy Jenner – Graduate Student, UNC Pharmacology
- Jaewon Lee, MD – Surgery Fellow, UNC Surgical Oncology