Sociology and Criminal Justice

Graduate Council

University of Delaware

 

Travel Funding


Graduate students are encouraged to attend and present at regional and national conferences.  Below are a few of the resources for funding.  The process for receiving travel funds have changed.  Please email Judy Watson with questions.


*  Travel funding is no longer done on a reimbursement basis.  All travel expenses must now be paid for using the Travel Procurement Card.  Please see the complete instructions below.  You will need to secure the procurement card BEFORE traveling.  No reimbursements will be made for anything paid with personal credit cards.


Instructions for Travel Procurement Cards

(detailed instructions can be found here)


Before you Travel:

  1. 1.Obtain a travel card by completing the application (blue section only) and the agreement form.

  2. 2.Give these forms to Judy Watson

  3. 3.Card will typically be ready in 5 business days

  4. 4.You will receive an email with your WORKS password for use after your trip.  DO NOT DELETE THIS EMAIL

After you travel:

  1. 1.You will need to log on to WORKS with the password provided to you in the email to reconcile your expenses (check your receipts, label your expenses) and sign off on all your expenses.  Instructions can be found here.

  2. 2.When you use your card you will also receive an email around the 15th of the month asking you to verify your expenses.

  3. 3.Any out of pocket expenses (with detailed receipts) will need to be turned in to Judy Watson for reimbursement.


Online training and guides for using the procurement card and WORKS can be found at:

http://www.udel.edu/procurement/tecard/




Funding Opportunities


Department of Sociology and Criminal Justice

Amount: Up to $500 per year

Restrictions:  Must be presenting/in the program

Instructions: See instructions above for procurement cards.  Remember to save receipts and email confirmations from the online system.


Office of Graduate Studies- Professional Development Award

Deadline: 1 month prior to travel

Amount: Up to $500 (department must match $300) per year

Restrictions: Must be presenting

Instructions: http://www.udel.edu/gradoffice/financial/index.html


Women’s Studies Graduate Travel Award

Deadline: April 15 2009

Amount: Up to $1000

Restrictions: Must be presenting on women’s and/or gender issues

Instructions: http://www.udel.edu/WomensStudies/WGRA-Procedures-TravelAward.shtml