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News and Events

Travel Awards are now available

Up to $500 in travel funding is available for graduate students accepted to present their research or projects at regional, national, or international conferences, seminars, or workshops. Graduate students may also use a travel award to attend a regional or national conference, workshop, or seminar for professional development and to support their graduate coursework and career goals. However, priority funding will be given to students presenting their graduate research or projects. Learn more on our Travel Award web page.

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Research and Engagement Symposium - April 16, 2025

The presentation abstract application will be available starting January 27, 2025. The symposium is for undergraduate and graduate students and is open to the public. Weber State staff, faculty, students, and their families are encouraged to attend. No tickets are necessary.

Symposium Student and Faculty Awards  

The Office of Graduate Studies is pleased to recognize and encourage excellence in student research and project work through this award program. Eligible nominees must be enrolled graduate students in good standing within their program. Awards are granted in the following categories:

• Student Research or Project Award: $200
• Team Research or Project Award: $300
• Faculty Mentor Award: $200

The available funds will be redirected to individual student research or project awards if a team does not submit for an award.

Student Research or Project Award

The evaluation criteria include the scholarship, clarity, and quality of writing. It also assesses the student's demonstrated understanding of the topic and their role as the primary investigator or project lead. Additional criteria include the relevance of the research or project to their program of study, the potential impact of the work, and its potential for future research. The significance of the findings is also considered, along with a faculty mentor award letter and signatures from the student or faculty.

Team Research or Project Award

Detail each person's role, including the scholarship, impact, clarity, and quality of writing, as well as the student's demonstrated understanding of the topic. Evaluate the student’s role as the primary investigator or project lead, the relevance to their program of study, the potential impact of the research or project, the potential for future research, and the significance of the research findings.