Undergraduate Conferences

Students in Kellogg programs (some restrictions apply) may apply for funding up to $1500 to present their research at and/or attend domestic conferences or to present at international conferences. (Please refer to the eligibility requirements for more details.) The conference should have a clear relation to the student’s academic program at Notre Dame.

In order to have their conference application considered, students should send the following information by email to Rachel Thiel (students in ISP or IDS) or to Holly Rivers (students in KDR): the name of the conference and link to the conference website, the dates and location of the conference, and whether or not the student is presenting at the conference. Based on the information provided, a meeting may be required before the student can submit his or her application. Proposals must be submitted at least 5 weeks in advance of the conference.

Eligibility 

Students who are a part of the following programs and meet the criteria indicated may apply for conference funding:

Kellogg International Scholars Program
International Development Studies minor/concentration - seniors
Kellogg Developing Researchers Program - leaders

Students may receive up to two conference grants per academic year.

Conference Funding Requirements:

Required to apply:

• A two-page proposal that includes a brief conference description (one paragraph), a web link for the conference, justification for attendance, and an explanation of how the student will utilize his or her time at the conference (the more specific, the better).
• A budget

• A statement of support from your ISP faculty adviser, IDS capstone adviser or a class professor for KDR leaders sent directly from the adviser to Rachel Thiel (ISP, IDS) or Holly Rivers (KDR)

Can be submitted with application or after acceptance:

• Students applying to present at an international conference are required to register their travel with Notre Dame Global and purchase GeoBlue insurance coverage. Students will need to submit several documents to the Kellogg Institute to demonstrate that these requirements have been met in order for funding to be released. Students interested in this option should meet with Rachel Thiel before submitting an international proposal.

• Students who are attending but not presenting at a conference will be required to consult with a graduate student about how to best utilize their time at a conference and submit a one-page document based on that conversation. The document should include the graduate student's name and department. (See section below for graduate student resources.) Funding will not be released until this document is submitted.

In general, students should not miss any classes while using funding from the Kellogg Institute.

Students must accept the award in writing no later than three business days after receipt of the award letter and fulfill several requirements once awarded before the Kellogg Institute can process funding. The Kellogg Institute will initiate a check request once students accept the award and turn in the required paperwork. ( Note that all paperwork must be completed one week before the conference for funding to remain available to the student.)

Funded students must submit a follow-up article to be posted on the website, describing what they gained from the experience. The Conference Follow-Up Form should be submitted to Rachel Thiel within two weeks of return.