We regret to announce that there was a Board of Regents policy change during the Spring 2025 semester, deciding that GSA funds may no longer be used for the Graduate Travel Awards program.
GSA brought this decision up to President Gold on Monday, March 24th, and his office is looking into this Board of Regents' interpretation. In the meantime, though, the Board of Regents policy stands. Therefore, GTAP funding is paused for Summer 2025 and Fall 2025 cycles.
We believe that conference travel is a critical component of the graduate and professional student experience. We encourage you to share any feedback you may have regarding this change to the gtap@unl.edu email address.
Notice posted on: April 29th, 2025
The GTAP facilitates and promotes the intellectual and professional development of graduate students at the University of Nebraska-Lincoln and contributes to the strengthening of the University and its increased prominence in the greater scholarly community.
Who’s Eligible?
Undergrad and graduate students at the University of Nebraska-Lincoln who are presenting original work at an academic conference, or who are attending an artistic competition/showcase or workshop, are eligible to apply for a GTAP grant. Students must be in good academic standing; the student’s adviser is required to sign off on the application.
GTAP Application
The application for the GSA Travel Awards Program can be accessed on NUramp at least 60 days prior to the application deadline.
- Login using your Canvas username and password.
- From among Open Internal Competitions, select GSA Travel Awards Program Application.
- Answer the questions about your project and your conference, and upload your short essay. For guidance, applicants may consult the sample application that contains a commentary from the reviewer's perspective.
- When you have finished yoru application, NUGrant will send a notification to your academic adviser. THEY must approve your application before it will be considered. The GTAP team does NOT monitor this step, so it is up to you to ensure that your adviser has approved the application by the deadline, below.
GTAP Deadlines
| Period | For Travel Between | Application Deadline | Notification Deadline |
|---|---|---|---|
Fall | September 1 | July 31 | August 20 |
Spring | January 1 | November 30 | December 20 |
Summer | May 1 | March 31 | April 20 |
GTAP Peer Reviewer Application
Applications are blindly reviewed by peer and faculty reviewers, who serve as volunteers. Graduate students may apply to serve as peer reviewers for the GTAP. The reviewer application should be submitted at least one week prior to the GTAP application deadline.
GTAP Reimbursement
GTAP funds cannot be distributed prior to conference travel. Students who are awarded a GTAP grant must submit detailed (itemized) travel-related receipts. An EMPLOYEE EXPENSE VOUCHER must be filled out and submitted no later than thirty (30) calendar days from the last day of travel (Cost object: ASUN Graduate Travel Awards Program) to the ASUN Office located in the Nebraska Union. Students are able to receive $600 for Domestic Travel (travel within the United States) and $800 for International Travel (travel outside of the United States). Further instructions will be provided to awardees.
GTAP Special Rules
For further information about how the GTAP program works, and to view a copy of the rubric that reviewers use, click here.
GTAP Contact Information
Email Address: gtap@unl.edu