This grant program provides critical funding to graduate students through two distinct categories:
Travel Awards: Support for conference attendance and professional development activities
$800 for domestic travel | $1,000 for international travel
Application Deadline: September 30
Research Activity Awards: Funding for research projects directly supporting degree completion
Up to $400 per student for eligible research expenses
Rolling applications until December 5
Why Your Participation Matters
As a reviewer, you will:
✓ Support Student Success – Enable graduate students to attend conferences, present research, and complete critical degree requirements
✓ Foster Interdisciplinary Connections – Engage with innovative research across various disciplines
✓ Strengthen Our Community – Contribute to the professional development of the next generation of scholars
How to Volunteer
If you are interested in serving as a reviewer for this term, please respond to this email or contact us directly at:
gtap@unl.edu or gsa@unl.edu
Please indicate:
-Your willingness to review for Travel Awards, Research Activity Awards, or both
-Your areas of expertise or disciplinary focus
-Any scheduling constraints we should be aware of
As soon as faculty members confirm their participation as reviewers, they will receive access to the full applicant list to assess any potential conflicts of interest. We kindly ask that disclosures be submitted as promptly as possible.
Each reviewer will be assigned approximately 5–7 applications, depending on availability and field alignment. We aim to balance the workload equitably across the committee.
Once conflicts are cleared, reviewers will receive their assigned applications along with a rubric and confidentiality protocol. Reviews will be conducted independently, and they’ll reconvene for a brief calibration session before final decisions. While they strive to match reviewers with applications in their general area of expertise, the grant supports interdisciplinary work. Reviewers are not required to be in the exact field but should feel comfortable evaluating the proposal’s clarity, significance, and feasibility.
For additional information about the Chancellor's Graduate Research Grant or the review process, please don't hesitate to reach out to our team at gtap@unl.edu or gsa@unl.edu