Funding for graduate students to present at conferences generally comes from the department (if there is any). The procedures and amounts vary drastically from department to department. Ask your supervisor or graduate coordinator for details.

There was an informal discussion on the GSU Presidents' and GSU Council listservs in the spring of 2002. This information was not verified, but it gives you an idea of the variations out there. Check out what students said about travel and conference funding:

Results of the 2002 Travel and Conference Funding Informal Survey

GSU Conference Funding

We offer a limited amount of funding annually in order to support conferences organized by graduate students at U of T. The purpose of GSU funding is to foster collective or cooperative work amongst graduate students within or across disciplines. The GSU does not fund individuals or groups who wish to attend or present work at academic conferences here or abroad.

GSU Conference Fund Guidelines 2010-11(PDF)

GSU Conference Application 2010-2011 (PDF)

For a list of the conferences funded by the GSU in 2008/09, click here.

Questions? Please contact Charlotte Reeve, Fieldworker, 978-8464 or charlotte@utgsu.ca

GSU Special Grants

Special Grants are available to small course unions (up to 57 fte). A Guideline Sheet and application form will be sent to you in October.

Paperwork required:
- Application Form
- Budget
- Previous year's evaluation form
- Course union's Financial Statement to date

Larger course unions may apply but should contact Charlotte for more information.

Questions? Please contact Charlotte Reeve, Fieldworker, at 978-8464 or
charlotte@utgsu.ca

Deadline:
Early December every year. Watch the News and Events section for information.