We strongly encourage program students to present papers or posters or give invited talks at academic conferences related to their area of study. There are several sources of funding available, and these may be combined.
Apply on your own:
- Some research grants include travel funding. If you are an RA on a research grant, check with the PI to see if this is available to you.
- The Graduate & Professional Student Senate (GPSS) offers some travel funding.
- Some conferences offer student scholarships.
The Urban Design & Planning PhD program may be able to offer financial assistance to students with travel fares, accommodation, and conference registration fees for conferences at which they will present papers, posters, participating in a panel session, etc.
Please review the CBE Student Travel & Reimbursement Policies here.
To apply for funds through the program, please complete the form below.
UDP PhD Program Conference Travel Form
The Graduate School offers conference presentation awards to assist graduate students with travel fares and conference registration fees for conferences at which they will present papers, posters, performances, or installations.
Please read the details of the Graduate School amounts, eligibility, and application process here. If you are eligible and wish to apply for funding assistance through the Graduate School, please complete the form below.
Graduate School Conference Travel Form – UDP
Find more information about UW’s travel requirements
International Travel Registry
Students traveling abroad for learning, fieldwork or research are required by UW policy to register their travel. Students on programs offered through UW Study Abroad are registered as part of their enrollment and no further actions are required.
Employees (faculty, other academic personnel, staff) on official travel abroad are strongly encouraged to register their travel.
Questions about the PhD in Urban Design & Planning? Email urbdp@uw.edu.