AU26 Graduate Travel Award Application | Department of History of Art

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The application period is now open for the semiannual History of Art Departmental Travel Awards. The Graduate Studies Committee will review applications received ahead of the deadline and announce decisions soon thereafter.

This funding round encompasses all travel from the deadline through March 2027.

Applications for these awards are due by Monday October 5, 2026 at noon.

If you are applying for funding for more than one trip, you should submit this form multiple times (once for each trip).

Personal Information

First Name

Last Name

OSU Email

Student ID Number

Trip Details

Proposal Summary

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Proposal should include the details of your trip and how this will benefit your progress as a graduate student. Please limit to no more than 3 paragraphs.

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Type of Trip?

Other Type of Trip Explanation

Conference or Symposium Letter of Acceptance

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Do you know the dates of travel?

Date of Departure

Date of Return

Travel timeframe

Length of Trip

Domestic or International?

Destination(s)

Destination(s)
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Budget

Total Cost of Trip

Have you received or applied for additional funding for this trip?

Additional Funding Explanation

Please share details about any other funding sources or outstanding applications.

Amount Requested from History of Art Department for Trip

Upload Budget Template

Please utilize this template to complete the budget for your proposed trip.

Budget Template for Grad Trip21.77 KB

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Additional Questions

Have you received funding from History of Art Department for past trips?

Past Award Details

Please share past awards that you have received from the department.

Are you traveling while employed as a GTA?

If yes, have you coordinated your responsibilities with your course's Professor and/or the Chair?

If no, what steps are still needed and when will you take them? Please provide details.

Please clarify why you are unsure.

It may be that you hope to work during a semester where assignments have yet to be made. Please indicate that above.

Are you adding personal time to your trip?

Pesonal Time Details

If you are adding personal time to your trip, please explain here. This is allowable, but you will need to do a cost-comparison before booking your flight and other acccomodations.

Are you traveling with someone?

Travel Companion(s) Explanation

If you are traveling with someone, please explain here. This is allowable, but you may need to complete a cost comparison for certain expenses such as lodging with single vs. double occupancy.

Is there anything else you would like the graduate studies committee to know?

Application Attachments

Do you have a letter from your advisor in support of this proposal?

Advisor Approval Letter

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Please clarify the status of your advisor's letter

A letter will need to be sent to the Graduate Studies Chair, Jody Patterson, by you or your advisor ahead of application review.

Do you have additional documentation that would be relevant to the committee?

Other attachment(s)

Please upload additional documentation that may be relevant for committee review.

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Explanation of Other Attachments