Travel Grants

Beginning with the 2026-2027 academic year, the IHRC will offer travel grants for select UMN graduate students to support the presentation of research at academic conferences. Presentation topics must be related to immigration, migration, or diaspora. First consideration will be given to those students who have presented or are scheduled to present their work at an IHRC Graduate Student Collaborative Work-in-Progress workshop or other IHRC event in the academic year of their application.

Questions may be directed to [email protected].

Application Requirements

• Completing the IHRC Graduate Student Travel Grant Application 
• Name, date, and location of conference
• Title and abstract of research presentation (500 words)
• Amount of funds requested (up to $500 US)

Travel Grant Specifications

• Applicants may request a maximum of $500.
• Applications will be considered twice a year: October 2, 2026 and February 15, 2027. Students may only submit one application per cycle, and may receive a maximum of one IHRC travel grant during their time at UMN.
• Applications for funding may be submitted up to two years in advance of a specific conference, but if funding is awarded, it will be disbursed during the semester of the conference. Applicants do not need to have been accepted to the conference at the time they apply for funding, but proof of acceptance and a travel commitment are required for the funds to be disbursed.
• The award will be distributed through the Student Finance system and may impact taxes and financial aid packages. You must be a degree-seeking student in good standing at the time of the disbursement.