# Travel Awards

All graduate students are eligible for travel award funding, to support their participation in and presentation at major conferences and meetings directly relevant to their academic activities. Specific eligibility and funding criteria vary by program. For students working in a lab under a faculty research mentor, GSBS travel awards are intended to complement support available from the faculty mentor. For additional information, contact the Office of Student Affairs at <TheGraduateSchoolOffice@mssm.edu>.

**Pre-Travel Requirements**

* [The Travel Award Form](https://mountsinai.formstack.com/workflows/gs_application_for_graduate_student_travel_award) must be submitted and evaluated before submitting a travel request.
* ALL travelers must submit a Travel Request in [Sinai Central (SC)](https://sinaicentral.mssm.edu/) at least 2 weeks prior to the date of travel.
* Review the [Graduate Student Travel Request & Reimbursement Process](https://gradschool.mssm.edu/wp-content/uploads/SOP-Travel-Request-Travel-Voucher.pdf) with detailed instructions.
* Graduate School awards up to $400 per year for student travel.

**Post-Travel Requirements**\
After travel is completed, students must submit a Travel Voucher in Sinai Central. Refer to the [Graduate Student Travel Request & Reimbursement Process](https://gradschool.mssm.edu/wp-content/uploads/SOP-Travel-Request-Travel-Voucher.pdf).

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