Student Travel Grant
Forecasted
The Rural Sociological Society's Student Travel Grant supports students presenting research at the RSS Annual Meeting, fostering their active participation in rural sociology’s scientific community.
Funder: Rural Sociological Society
Due Dates (Anticipated): April 2027 (Student Travel Grant application deadline, projected)
Funding Amounts: Minimum $300 per recipient; final amount and number of awards depend on application volume and need.
Summary: Supports graduate and undergraduate students' attendance and participation at the RSS Annual Meeting by offsetting travel costs.
Key Information: RSS membership and active meeting participation (presentation, panel, or poster) required.
Description
The Student Travel Grant from the Rural Sociological Society (RSS), in collaboration with its Justice, Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion (JEDI) Committee, aims to reduce financial barriers for graduate and undergraduate students wishing to attend the RSS Annual Meeting. The grant encourages student involvement by supporting those who present papers, participate in panels or workshops, or present posters. This initiative seeks to foster greater student engagement and enrich the academic exchange at the annual conference.
