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Trainee Travel
from BRET 360º
Aaron Howard Program Coordinator, Student Travel
With much travel suspended during COVID, many trainees were unable to attend conferences and programs in person. But in April, when the Graduate School provided funds for BRET graduate student travel, program coordinator Aaron Howard was ready! The stipulations of the award included a maxiumum of $1,000/student, and trainees had to provide an itinerary and detail how the money would be used. BRET reviewed and accepted applications on a first come, first serve basis, to much success! 61 students received travel awards and 2 received a new laptop.
“This award will be used to attend my first international conference, which will focus on Neuro-Immune interactions. This funding allows me the incredible opportunity to attend and present to attend prestigious Cold Spring Harbor conferences and meetings that are very useful but rather costly for graduate students to attend. It is also more supportive compared to the graduate school travel award as it covers the majority of the incurring cost.” a poster of my own data at this conference, and to build a strong network with researchers in “Support from the BRET my niche field.” Travel Award will allow me to present my research as well as network with a diverse, international scientific community which will help me progress my career in academic science.” “This will provide much needed funds to present my research at an international conference. This $1000 will not only help fund attendance and “The BRET Travel award greatly improves the financial feasibility of presenting at my first in-person conference since the onset of the COVID-19 pandemic by covering major costs associated with flights, lodging, and conference fees. With these costs covered, I can maximize this valuable opportunity to engage interpersonally with international researchers.” presentation at this conference, but may make me financially able to present at another conference as well, expanding my presentation skills and allowing for greater networking opportunities.”
