The Dean of the College for Academic Life is accepting applications from students seeking to present a scholarly work at conferences, to exhibit, or to perform work previously completed or expected to be completed in the 2008-09 academic year.  The project must be authorized by a faculty member, and you should consult with that faculty member about appropriate conference(s) or other venues where you might present or perform.

Please note that there are many venues that might be appropriate for your presentation, including local, regional and national conferences.

Students who are interested in applying should fill out and submit the Student Travel Request Form, available at www.muhlenberg.edu/mgt/provost/academic/travelform.pdf.  You may also request a form from Lori Flatto, secretary in the office of the Dean of the College for Academic Life, third floor of the Haas College Center.

In addition to the completed Student Travel Request Form, please submit to the Dean of the College for Academic Life a typed abstract describing the project.  The abstract should normally be the same one you submit to the conference, but it should not exceed 500 words.  The language must be clear and precise.  You will want to have your faculty sponsor review at least one draft of your abstract.

Please note that funds will be distributed until gone.  Recommended deadlines are November 30, 2009 and April 19, 2010.

Depending upon arrangements, you will be expected to take an advance or be reimbursed.  Regardless of when you receive funds, you will be expected to present receipts at within 2 weeks after the conference.