Research

Travel Grant Funding

The Wharton Doctoral Programs is pleased to be able offer funding to assist Wharton Ph.D. students for travel and research. This funding applies to TRAVEL only (e.g. Registration fees, transportation and lodging)  and may not be used for purchase of related books or materials or meals.   Proposals for the presentation of own dissertation research at conferences will be given priority.

*First Year students are not eligible for Doctoral Office Travel funding.

*Students may not submit more than one Travel Grant request per year.  

Grants will be awarded for amounts up to  a MAXIMUM of $500 for Domestic or International travel per trip.

Students should submit a brief proposal prior to the term in which they are planning to travel. 

Application for Wharton Doctoral Office Travel funding.

 Deadlines (Deadline time and dates are firm):

5:00 pm,  Friday, February 3 , 2012 for Spring (Jan-April) Travel 
5:00 pm,  Friday, April 20, 2012 for Summer (May-Aug) Travel

Proposals submitted after the deadline time and date will not be reviewed.

Students will be notified within two weeks after a deadline.

 
*International travel must be approved in advance, and travel must be on U.S. carriers when available. Per Diem must adhere to published U. S. Department of State rates.

**Please send completed application for Travel Funding or any questions to Mallory Hiatt.  e-mail: hiattm@wharton.upenn.edu