Conference Presentation Scholarship Fall 2026, OSR

To be eligible for funding, you must be a currently enrolled, full-time Truman undergraduate or graduate student in good academic standing. You must have completed or be currently involved in a Truman faculty-mentored research experience and plan on presenting at the conference. Students can only receive one OSR Presentation Scholarship during the course of their academic career at Truman.

Application requirements

A copy of your abstract, including the title and authors

Documentation confirming that you have been accepted to present at the conference

Description of when the project was completed and if it was a part of a class, lab experience, research program, etc.

Description of how this conference specifically will support you academically, professionally, and otherwise

Breakdown and description of all travel costs, compliant with university rules for travel costs

Background information about the organization and who it serves, if you are affiliated, and how the opportunities at this specific conference are going to benefit you. Please include working links to the conference and your presentation, if available

Explanation of how other sources of funding have been sought after, such as scholarship funds from your department, the conference, or organizations affiliated with the conference.

A letter of support from your faculty mentor explaining the nature of the meeting, background information about the organization, specific opportunities that will benefit you, and why it will be helpful for you professionally, academically, and otherwise to attend this meeting

Selection criteria: Applications will be accepted via a rolling basis each semester. Priority will be given to support students from different disciplines and different schools.

To be eligible for funding, you must be a currently enrolled, Truman undergraduate or graduate student. You must have completed or be currently involved in a faculty-mentored research experience and plan on presenting at the conference. Students can only receive one OSR Travel Scholarship during the course of their academic career at Truman.