Conference Organization Grant

About the Grant

Organizing a conference is a unique way for students to facilitate discussions on a range of disciplinary and professional topics by creating a forum for intellectual and professional development. Conference organization is also a valuable experience that will enrich a student’s academic or career profile. The purpose of the Conference Organization Grant is to off-set the cost of organizing a conference at NYU. There is a limit of one award per academic year. The award is not guaranteed, and requests are considered on a first-come, first-served basis. All grant recipients will be asked to submit a grant report at the end of each academic year.

Due to a high volume of applicants and distributing 100% of our funding allocation, we are no longer accepting applications for summer conferences.

• The organization must be recognized by a school, department or the Student Activities Board
  
• The organization has the written support of their student organization advisor.

Application Requirements

The following items are necessary to complete a Conference Organization Grant application:

• A budget indicating the cost of conference registration, relevant conference fees, and the amount of funding requested.
  
• A proposal, 800-1000 words, explaining the purpose and benefit of this conference to your organization’s academic and/or professional objectives and explaining the funds needed to organize the conference.
  
• A detailed budget itemizing expenses.
  
• A note of support from the club or group advisor approving the organization of the conference and confirming its benefit to the organization’s academic and/or professional objectives. It is strongly recommended that a student club, group, or organization leader interested in hosting a conference at NYU consult with their student group advisor prior to submitting an application. Advisors can assist in crafting a strong conference organization proposal.