Graduate Student Organization

Competitive Professional Development Reimbursements Fund

About the Competitive Professional Development Reimbursement Fund

  • Funds are awarded as reimbursements for expenses related to professional development activities.
  • Reimbursements are awarded twice a year, once in the fall, and once in the spring semesters.
  • The maximum amount of each award is $250.
  • Funds can be used to cover conference fees, travel and accommodation expenses, and presentation supplies. No personal expenses, food, or beverages will be covered.
  • Reimbursements are competitive and the application process does not guarantee that funds will be awarded.
  • Reimbursements are awarded by the Selection Committee that includes the GSO Vice President, GSO Treasurer, and other executive board members.
  • Reimbursement awards can be appealed by submitting a letter to the GSO Executive Board within one week of the date of the letter notifying the applicant of her or his funding status.
  • Doctoral students looking for the Doctoral Student Travel Fund form should go here for more information. These funds are awarded through Steinhardt Student Affairs, not GSO, and need to be applied for before the event occurs.

Eligibility Requirements:

  • Applicants must be matriculated graduate students in the Steinhardt School of Culture, Education and Human Development.
  • Reimbursements will be given only for professional work or activities connected to the student's program of study or professional development. Reimbursements will not be awarded for such things as tuition, loans, student fees,organization dues, books, or coursework supplies.
  • Applications can be submitted only once for each event or activity.
  • Applications cannot be submitted for activities that are being paid for by other funding sources.
  • The reimbursement application must be completed in full and submitted by the stated deadline. Late, incomplete, or illegible applications will not be considered.
  • Applications must include a typed narrative statement, of 500 words or less, providing an explanation and overview of your involvement with the reimbursement-related activity, and how this activity relates to your professional goals.
  • Applications must contain an itemized budget or a list of costs incurred for which reimbursement is requested. Original receipts must be included with the application (please keep a photocopy for your records). If you have paid for expenses by check, include a copy of the cancelled check used for payment. If you have paid for expenses by credit card, include the credit card statement with the itemized expense listed (be sure to black out any identifying information on your statement to ensure confidentiality).
  • Applications must include the appropriate Expense Reimbursement Forms EXP2000S & EXP2000T. These forms, and instructions for completing them, can be found in the application link below.
  • Applications submitted for the 12/02/11 deadline will only be accepted for Fall 2011 events. Applications submitted for the 4/02/12 deadline will only be accepted for Spring 2012 events.  
  • Applications should include proof of participation in the professional development event, such as a copy of the program, a laminated name tag, or other item that clearly shows that the requesting student was a participantat the event for which he/she is requesting reimbursement.

Competitive Professional Development Reimbursements Application (Fall and Spring)

Doctoral Students Click Here First and Check Out the Doctoral Student Travel Fund!

Deadlines:

 Applications must be submitted to the GSO office by the following deadlines:

Fall semester: December 2, 2011

Spring semester:        April 2, 2012

Late applications will not be accepted. For questions, please email us at steinhardt.gso@nyu.edu

We look forward to receiving your applications and learning more about the great development activities Steinhardt graduate students are pursuing!