The Cycle I application period is CLOSED. Cycle II will open in February.

Please visit the Registration page for instructions on how to apply. If you have questions, please contact Lora Cavuoto at lcavuoto@vt.edu.

The Graduate Student Assembly strives to address the needs of Virginia Tech graduate students. The Travel Fund Program (TFP) is designed to meet these needs by providing graduate students financial assistance for attendance at conferences and scientific meetings, travel expenses, registration fees, lodging, meals, and other various expenses. The program also can be used to support international travel. The program is sponsored by the Graduate School and the Research Foundation of Virginia Tech. For the 2009-2010 academic year, PhD students are eligible for awards ranging from $200-$500 and Masters student for $150-$350.

Funding Cycles

Funding for TFP is distributed during two cycles:
Cycle I (July 1 to December 31) - Application Open: September 7; Deadline: October 16, 2009
Cycle II (January 1 to June 30) - Application Open: February 1; Deadline: March 5, 2010