Graduate Travel Support for Non-Academic Professional Conferences

The Institute of European Studies is pleased to announce a competition for travel grants for UC Berkeley graduate students in European Studies to support professional development in non-academic career paths. Funds may be used to defray travel and hotel costs associated with attending a professional conference in a sector outside of academia.

Applications should include:

  • Statement (1000 word max) describing the applicant's planned travel to a  non-academic professional conference
  • Travel/project budget
  • a short CV

Award amount: Up to $1500

Eligibility: This application is open to UC Berkeley graduate students only. 

Deadline: June 15 (Spring semester) and December 15 (Fall semester) annually

For additional information, please contact ies@berkeley.edu