University of Maryland

“Beyond These Walls” Student Travel Awards

Beyond These Walls Travel Awards logo/graphicEstablished in 2012, the “Beyond These Walls” Student Travel Award provides financial support to allow Master’s students from any program at the College of Information to attend local and national conferences, present research, and gain experience and exposure from professionals in our field. If applying in the Fall, travel must be completed by mid-March of the following year. If you would like to apply in relation to a trip that will take place after this date, please apply for the Spring “Beyond These Walls” Student Travel Awards, which will come out early in the Spring semester. Funding is limited to $500 per trip.

Applications are reviewed on a rolling basis, so submissions will be considered as they are received throughout the semester.

Eligibility of Applicants
  • Students currently enrolled in a Master’s Degree program at the College of Information.
Funding
  • Two awards of up to $500 will be made in each funding cycle.
Process
  • Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis throughout the year. We encourage early submission to ensure timely consideration.
  • Applicants will be notified within six weeks of application submission.
Application Submissions
Award Winners

Please note that as a “Beyond These Walls” Student Travel Awards awardee, you commit to:

  • Spend all funds and complete your research project within two years of award notification.
  • Use all funds and complete your research project before leaving the University.
  • Submit a final report upon project completion. This report will be published in the INFO Research Library.