UBC graduate students presenting at a conference or workshop, or needing to travel for Japan- related research, may apply to the CJR Graduate Student Research-Travel Grant for reimbursement of conference- or research-related travel expenses, up to a maximum limit of CDN $2000. If the CJR approves your request for support, you will be reimbursed upon presentation of receipts for travel expenses and a short final report. Research related to a doctoral dissertation or master’s or honours thesis will be given preference.
An application should include:
- Proposed budget
- Maximum two-page proposal, including an explanation of why you need to make the trip and the anticipated dates of the trip. In the case of workshop- or conference travel, please provide evidence of acceptance as a presenter.
- Email of support from a UBC faculty member (sent directly to the CJR Director, yves.tiberghien@ubc.ca with clear Subject line: CJR grant application)
- Indication of other sources of funding applied for (and amounts) and whether or not you have applied for and received CJR funding before. Applicants who are applying for the first time will be given first consideration, but all applications will be considered.
- Deadlines are November 30 and February 28, twice per year.
The application should be submitted to the CJR Director (with clear subject line: CJR grant application)