Update: We have now closed out the Submission Phase for Travel Grants. Congratulations to all members who were approved for a travel grant this cycle.
AIRC is pleased to offer financial support for AIRC colleagues with demonstrated financial need to attend the 13th Annual Conference (Hilton Downtown Miami December 8 – 11, 2021).
Purpose
The Annual Conference Travel Grant Program provides financial support to AIRC member colleagues who, without this support, would be unable to attend the conference.
Eligibility
Colleagues who have financial need and are employed by an AIRC member institution/organization may apply for an Annual Conference Travel Grant. The Grant Application must detail the amount of support needed, the rationale behind the request, and how the grant funding is to be used. Those who have already registered for the conference are eligible to apply.
Awards
Individual grant awards will be disbursed on a reimbursement-for-expense basis after the Annual Conference. Awards are expected to range from $300 up to $1,000. Selection will be based on demonstrated financial need and the anticipated benefit of attending the conference. Preference will be given to grant applicants whose institutions/organizations are providing at least some financial support.
Grant Process
1. Submit Grant Application.
2. Grant applicants notified of Award within 10 business days.
3. Awardee attends entire conference.
4. Awardee submits within 30 days after the conference a report describing how the conference benefitted them along with a detailed expense report and scanned receipts.
5. Upon receipt of the report and receipts, grant funds will be disbursed within 10 business days. Grant awards are disbursed only as reimbursement for documented expenses that are outlined in the grant application.
Application Deadline
Applications will be accepted up until all the grant funding is committed.