Travel Support

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Application Form: Word Document

Descriptions of the funding available from the different sources follow.

Only one application is required. Individuals eligible for multiple funding sources will be considered for all appropriate opportunities via that single application. Applications are due 15 September 2007 by email to chapman-help@agu.org.


1. The NASA Mars Program Office has announced that travel funding will be made available for as many as 5 students who are U.S. citizens, with Mars-related interests, to attend the conference. An application must be submitted by 15 September 2007 to be considered for this funding. NASA Headquarters will make the selections and students will be notified no later than October 20, 2007.
   
   Reimbursable costs include transportation (airfare, mileage to/from airport, parking, rental car) and lodging/per diem. In most cases, actual expenses will exceed the funding provided. Travel costs up to $1000.00 will be reimbursed according to JPL/government-specified allowances. For reference, hotel/per diem rates can be found at www.gsa.gov (see per diem).
   
   Eligibility:
       - Students must be U.S. citizens
       - Students must be enrolled at a university at the time of the conference or the semester immediately following the conference (if during break).
   
   Students wishing to apply for this assistance must submit the travel funding application form by email to chapman-help@agu.org 15 September 2007.
   
   Interested students with questions are encouraged to contact Charles Budney (Mars Program Office, charles.j.budney@jpl.nasa.gov or 818-354-3981).
   
   
2. The NASA Mars Fundamental Research Program has awarded funds to support travel for approximately 14 individuals to attend the conference. An application must be submitted by 15 September 2007 to be considered for this funding. Scientists who currently receive Mars Program funds are ineligible for these funds. A subset of the Program Committee will make the selections based on need, potential contribution to the meeting, and potential benefit for the individual. Recipients will be notified no later than October 20, 2007.
   
   Reimbursable costs include transportation (airfare, mileage to/from airport, parking, rental car), registration, actual meal costs with receipts, and lodging. Travel costs will be reimbursed according to Catholic University of America's specified allowances. Reimbursable costs should not exceed $3000 for foreign travelers and $1750 for domestic travelers.
   
   Scientists wishing to apply for this assistance must submit the travel funding application form by email to chapman-help@agu.org 15 September 2007.
   
   Interested scientists with questions are encouraged to contact Dana Crider (crider@cua.edu) 336-449-7269.