Doctoral Student Travel Grants
UCSB's Doctoral Student Travel Grants fund advanced graduate students to present research or creative work at major conferences, supporting both professional development and scholarly dissemination.
Funder: University of California Santa Barbara
Due Dates: July 10, 2026: Application must be received at least 21 days prior to travel (submit at least 21 days before your conference travel date)
Funding Amounts: Up to $250 (virtual), $900 (domestic), $1,500 (international); 2 in-person grants per graduate career (1 may be international)
Summary: Supports UCSB doctoral and MFA students presenting at major conferences with travel funding to facilitate professional development and scholarly dissemination.
Key Information: Complete application required; funding is first-come, first-served and split into two academic pools.
Description
The Doctoral Student Travel Grants program at the University of California Santa Barbara (UCSB) provides travel funding to graduate students who have been invited or selected to present a paper, research, perform, or exhibit at major professional conferences or meetings. The grant is intended to support doctoral students who have advanced to candidacy and Master of Fine Arts (MFA) students in their second year and in candidacy prior to travel. The funding is distributed in two pools to ensure equitable access for students traveling at different times of the academic year. The program aims to facilitate participation in significant academic gatherings, supporting both professional development and the dissemination of scholarly or creative work.
