The GSS Travel Grant helps graduate and professional students at UT Knoxville cover the cost of scholarly and professional travel. Whether you’re presenting research, performing, competing, or otherwise representing UT in your field, this grant offers supplemental funding to lighten the financial load. It’s one of the largest travel grants in the SEC, funded and administered through the Graduate School, and every application is peer reviewed by fellow graduate and professional students, guided by NSF’s Gold Standard Science framework. Start here to learn who qualifies, what the grant covers, and how funding decisions get made.
Explore this section:
- Overview and Policy — Understand the program’s purpose, structure, and guiding policies.
- Eligibility Requirements — Confirm you meet the criteria before you apply.
- Allowable Expenses and Funding Rules — See which costs you can request and which fall outside the grant.
Last updated on September 16, 2026, at 5:01 pm.