Established in 2005 to honor Robert O’Shea, PhD, associate professor emeritus and first director of graduate studies in the Department of Epidemiology and Environmental Health from 1977 to 1997.
Since funds for student travel are limited, students are highly encouraged to submit for approval of the Robert O’Shea Travel Award prior to submitting an abstract to a conference.
• Funds are limited to support students who have an accepted presentation (poster or oral presentation) at a meeting.
• However, submission for approval of the Robert O’Shea Travel Award can occur after the abstract is submitted but before travel to the conference.
• Submission for this travel award after the abstract presentation has occurred is not allowed.
• Students can apply for the Robert O’Shea Travel Award for a conference occurring up to one year after graduation.
Please note that receipt of the award is contingent on both the quality of scientific work and availability of departmental funds. Rules for abstract submission described above apply.
Important: Original receipts are required to receive reimbursement. All students should see the Secretary to the Chair prior to incurring expenses to discuss and review the University and Departmental policies regarding travel. The department cannot reimburse for items such as tax, liquor, or upgrades (hotel, air, transportation).
Funding is NOT guaranteed and depends on availability of funds in the Department and the number of requests received in any one year.