How to Apply
The Application
To apply, please complete the , adding a title and short abstract of your presentation topic in the corresponding fields, as well as the information on your faculty mentor.
In addition, you will need to upload:
- a budget that reflects the costs of attending the conference (registration, etc.)
- a letter of acceptance from the conference, or other verification that you will be presenting
After submission, an automated email will be sent to your faculty mentor, asking him/her to upload a brief Statement of Support of your presentation. Once the mentor uploads the statement and accepts the form, your application will be complete and it will be reviewed on a rolling basis.
The Process
- Ask your project advisor for a statement of support
- Draft a short abstract describing your presentation topic
- Complete the OURSD Program Application, including the upload of your application documents
- If you wish, meet with Richelle Bernazzoli, our Director
Applications are accepted year-round - there is no deadline.
Acceptance
Once you have received notification of an approved Presentation Award, please download this CONTRACT. The contract must be completed by yourself, your faculty mentor, and the faculty’s business manager, then returned to Jen Weidenhof. If your faculty mentor is from an organization outside of Carnegie Mellon, please contact Jen Weidenhof for further instructions.