Fall and Spring Graduate
Travel Awards
Provides funds to graduate students in any field for travel to professional conferences to present results of their original research or creative work and to participate in a professional networking plan of their own design. Historically, the Consortium has given preference to students in the areas of research for which funding is not easily available. It has also funded students in areas in which women are under represented.

Fall Awards are to be used for travel from December 15, 2008 through June 30, 2009. Spring Awards are to be used for travel from May 1, 2009 through December 14, 2009. Awards limited to $600 domestic and $800 international travel.
Important Dates:
Call for Applications :
Fall: September 23, 2008
Spring: January 27, 2009
Application Deadline:
Fall: Noon, October 21, 2008
Spring: Noon, February 24, 2009
Board Review Period:
Fall: October 24 - November 6, 2008
Spring: February 26 - March 10, 2009
Announcement of Recipients:
Fall: Mid November 2008
Spring: Mid March 2009
Travel Dates:
Fall: December 15, 2008 - June 30, 2009
Spring: May 1, 2009 - December 14, 2009
Download Fall Instructions and Forms
Download Spring Instructions and Forms
Tips for a Successful Proposal

Outstanding Mentor Awards
Honor Academic Senate and Academic Federation members for mentoring post-docs, graduate students and/or undergraduates in research, professional development and include $500 towards research support.
Important Dates:
Call for Nominations:
February 17, 2009
Deadline for Nominations:
March 17, 2009
Board Review Period:
March 19-April 7, 2009
Announcement of Recipients:
Mid April 2008
Download Instructions and Forms
View a List of Past Award Recipients

Graduate Research Award (GRA)
Funds graduate student research and creative work up to $1,000 in three areas:
- Research about women and gender in its multiple intersections with race, class, sexual and national identity.
- Research that focuses on or leads to the improvement of the lives of girls or women.
- Research in the natural and physical sciences or engineering that advances the Consortium's goals.
Important Dates:
Call for Applications:
October 7, 2008
Application Deadline:
Noon, November 18, 2008
Board Review Period:
November 25 - December 9, 2008
Announcement of Recipients:
Week of January 5, 2009
Research Dates:
January 15, 2009 - December 31, 2009
Download Instructions and Forms
Tips for a Successful Proposal

Research Interest Group Award
Research Interest Groups are groups of faculty, graduate students, and postdocs who are engaged in collaborative, interdisciplinary research projects by and about women and/or gender in its intersections with race, class, sexual and national identity, and the like. Provides funds to sponsor Research Interest Groups in order to:
- Facilitate collaborative, cross-disciplinary research and inquiry by and about women and about gender in its multiple intersections with race, class, sexual and national identity.
- Create opportunities for cross-disciplinary discussion among scholars.
- Create support groups that assist RIG members in preparing and submitting grant proposals.
- Build better connections between scholars, policy makers,activists and/or local communities.
Important Dates:
Call for Nominations:
October 14, 2008
Application Deadline:
Noon, December 2, 2008
Board Review Period:
December 4- December 16, 2008
Announcement of Recipients:
Week of December 15, 2008
Research Dates: 1/6/08-10/9/09
Download Sponsorship Instructions and Forms
Download Grant Instructions
Tips for a Successful Proposal