The TMGSU travel grant is intended to assist graduate students who were active participants (e.g. speaker, poster presenter, member of a panel) at an academic-related conference with costs associated with conference registration, travel, and accommodations. The TMGSU graduate travel grant supports graduate students to present their research at a regional, national or international conference or equivalent academic event. The graduate travel grant value is up to $500 (a maximum of one award per academic year).
There is no deadline to apply for this funding, graduate students can apply throughout the academic year (September 1st to August 31st). Applications will be considered on a first-come, first-served basis. Applications must be submitted after attending the conference.
NON-ELIGIBLE:
Non-related travel expenses, alcohol or cannabis.
Applications will be reviewed by elected TMGSU members within 3-4 weeks post-submission date. Only online submissions will be considered. Hard-copy or incomplete applications will not be accepted or reviewed. The TMGSU will email successful applicants and payment will be dispersed.
Access the grant application here
The TMGSU professional development grant is intended to assist graduate students who attended a professional development-related seminar, certificate, conference or assist with professional membership fees. The TMGSU professional development grant supports graduate students attending seminars, receiving certificates (online or in person), professional association memberships, and conferences to further their professional development. The graduate professional development grant value is up to $250 (a maximum of one award per academic year).
There is no deadline to apply for this funding, graduate students can apply throughout the academic year (September 1st to August 31st). Applications will be considered on a first come, first served basis.
Registered in a full-time or part-time program at the time of attendance
Receipt must be dated in the same year as the claim
Professional development must have been completed prior to application
Eligible expenses include registration fees, and membership fees
**Non-eligible expenses include: travel, food, and accommodations
Access the grant application here
Each graduate course union will be allotted $1000 for the year to spend on associated events and activities. This funding is a great way to pay for fun community-building activities within your program!
For more information about graduate student unions, refer to our page on Graduate Course Unions.
