Travel Award Application

UF Diabetes Institute (UFDI) Travel Award Application

UFDI travel awards cover travel expenses to attend diabetes-related conferences with a purpose of presenting research findings. The applicant must be the presenting author on an accepted abstract. Graduate students, postdoctoral associates, fellows, residents, and junior faculty are eligible to receive travel awards. If awarded, support from the UFDI should be acknowledged at the time of presentation and on all related materials. Covered expenses include registration, airfare, lodging, parking, taxis, and tolls not to exceed a total of $1,000. Limited to one award per individual, per fiscal year (July-June). Approved awards will be provided in the form of reimbursement of expenses to the traveler’s home department after the conference. The home department will process the Travel Authorization and Expense Report (ER) as required by UF, and submit the completed ER to the UFDI for reimbursement.

  • Personal Information

  • Conference/Travel Information

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  • Please provide the benefit to UF and the UFDI.
  • Requested Travel Budget (not to exceed $1,000)

  • (Parking, taxis, tolls)
  • Please enter a number less than or equal to 1000.
  • Additional Documentation

  • Accepted file types: jpg, png, pdf, docx, Max. file size: 125 MB.
  • Accepted file types: jpg, png, pdf, docx, Max. file size: 125 MB.
  • Accepted file types: jpg, png, pdf, docx, Max. file size: 125 MB.
  • Upload an email or document from your faculty sponsor stating that they approve of your attendance at the conference.
    Accepted file types: jpg, png, pdf, docx, Max. file size: 125 MB.
  • Application Agreement

    I certify that all information provided on this application is complete and accurate to the best of my knowledge. I understand any false statements will result in my forfeiture of the award should I be selected as a recipient and my returning any/all UFDI Travel Award monies awarded to me. I understand that no personal travel is authorized related to this award. Funds may only be used for my expenses, and not the expenses of others. I understand the award is forfeited if the event or my travel is cancelled or changed for any reason, or I do not present my work for any reason. I agree that if awarded, I will acknowledge the UFDI’s support at my presentation and on all related materials.
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