URMA Nick Houtman Travel Grant

URMA offers the Nick Houtman Travel Grant for the annual URMA Conference. Travel grants provide up to $1,000 to cover the costs of attending the conference. Submissions will be accepted following the opening of the annual conference registration and announced via the URMA listserv.

Deadline: April 24, 2026

ADMINISTRATIVE INFORMATION

 

THE NICK HOUTMAN TRAVEL GRANT

This program provides up to $1,000 to cover the costs of attending the URMA annual conference. It is named after Nick Houtman, former URMA treasurer widely known for his professionalism and generous spirit. Prior to his retirement in 2018, Nick was director of research communications at Oregon State University.

Eligibility: Priority will be given to URMA members who have not attended the annual conference. Members who have received a travel grant in the past are not eligible.

Description: Eligible costs include the (1) conference registration fee, (2) transportation to/from the conference, and (3) lodging.

Requirements: To receive reimbursement, travel grant recipients must submit the following within two weeks after the conference:

  • A report (300 – 1,000 words) on a conference presentation/session for publication on the URMA website and for potential presentation at URMA Live.
  • A personal quote (100 words max.) about the benefit/impact of the conference on the recipient’s professional development, suitable for use as a testimonial on the URMA website.
  • Receipts within two weeks of the conference.

 

APPLICATION

Fill out the application below to apply for an URMA Travel Grant.

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