Two sources of funding are available for STEM (Division 3) students:
- Student Academic Year Supplies
These funds provide support for first year, sophomore, or junior researchers (that is, students who cannot apply for the Provost Fund for Senior Projects) working with a faculty member in Division 3. A faculty mentor can request supplies up to $250 per student. Up to 10 stipends will be awarded each semester. For Spring 2026, all applications submitted by Wednesday, February 4, 2026 will receive equal consideration. Any applications received after February 4 will be considered on a rolling basis if funds remain. Typically, no more than two supply awards per faculty advisor will be given per year, but more than two could be awarded if there are remaining funds. The FACULTY MENTOR should apply for these funds (in the application, specify the student(s) being supported). - Student Conference Travel
These funds offer support for students in Division 3 to attend a professional meeting, with preference typically given to students who are presenting. A student can request up to $500 to cover travel expenses related to attending the conference or to offset virtual conference registration fees. Up to 25 stipends will be awarded each year on a six-month cycle. For travel between June 1, 2026 and November 30, 2026, all applications submitted by Friday, April 3, 2026 will receive equal consideration. Any applications received after April 3 will be considered on a rolling basis if funds remain. Typically, no more than three travel awards per faculty advisor will be given per year, but more than three could be awarded if there are remaining funds. Note the STUDENT that is attending the conference should apply for these funds. Examples of recent and potential conferences include (but are not limited to): - National Society of Black Physicists-National Society of Hispanic Physicists Joint Annual Conference
- International Arctic Workshop
- American Geophysical Union Conference
- Grace Hopper Celebration of Women in Computing
- Out in Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics Conference
- American Chemical Society National Meeting
- Society for Advancement of Chicanos/Hispanics and Native Americans in Science Conference
- Biophysical Society Annual Meeting
- Association of American Geographers Annual Conference
- AfroTech Conference
- Northeast Association of Fish & Wildlife Agencies Annual Conference
- Eastern Psychology Association Annual Convention
- Society of Hispanic Professional Engineers National Convention
How to Apply
Student Academic Year Supplies (FACULTY APPLY)
Faculty who are requesting these funds need to fill out and submit the online application for. Faculty should identify which source of funding they are applying for, provide a brief description to justify the request (150 words), provide a detailed budget, and indicate other sources of funds that will be used (if any).
Student Conference Travel (STUDENTS APPLY)
Students who are requesting these funds need to fill out and submit the online application form. Students should also provide the meeting being attended, dates of the meeting, and a tentative poster/talk title (if applicable). Additionally, the application should contain a brief description to justify the request (150 words), provide a detailed budget, and indicate other sources of funds that will be used (if any).
Distribution of Funds
Once funding has been approved, faculty mentor should work with their department administrative assistant to place orders or reimburse incurred expenses. Your department administrative assistant will work directly with Emily Benson (ebenson@gettysburg.edu) for funding expense guidelines and account information.