University Research Foundation: Conference Grant
Penn's URF Conference Grant supports on-campus scholarly meetings that promote faculty research, intellectual exchange, and academic collaboration, especially in fields lacking external funding.
Funder: University of Pennsylvania
Due Dates (Anticipated): January 2027 (Full application deadline, projected)
Funding Amounts: Up to $5,000 for one year, typically for conference expenses (speakers, travel, accommodation).
Summary: Supports on-campus scholarly meetings at Penn to enhance research programs and facilitate academic collaboration, particularly where external funding is limited.
Key Information: Only one application per PI per cycle; priority given to new conferences.
Description
The University Research Foundation (URF) Conference Grant at the University of Pennsylvania provides support for scholarly meetings, typically 1–2-day colloquia, held on the Penn campus. This program aims to enrich the academic environment for faculty, students, and staff by enhancing existing research and scholarly programs, especially in disciplines where outside funding sources are scarce. The grant prioritizes conferences that highlight Penn faculty scholarship and bring distinguished scholars to campus to foster intellectual exchange and collaboration.
