Travel grants are the most winnable category on this site: they are smaller, less competitive and often decided in weeks rather than months. They are also the most commonly overlooked, because applicants search for scholarships rather than for the specific cost they need covered.
Flinders University grant of up to AUD 5,000 toward overseas travel for eligible Higher Degree by Research students completing an international industry internship.
Flinders University grant of up to AUD 5,000 toward overseas travel for eligible Higher Degree by Research students completing an international industry internship.
University of Melbourne travel grant for confirmed graduate researchers in the Melbourne Veterinary School who need support for approved research travel.
University of Melbourne travel grant for confirmed graduate researchers in the Melbourne Veterinary School who need support for approved research travel.
University of Melbourne Faculty of Arts travel support for eligible graduate coursework students completing an approved regional, interstate or overseas credit-bearing internship.
University of Melbourne Faculty of Arts travel support for eligible graduate coursework students completing an approved regional, interstate or overseas credit-bearing internship.
University of Melbourne Faculty of Engineering and Information Technology travel grant for confirmed graduate researchers presenting an accepted paper at a conference.
University of Melbourne Faculty of Engineering and Information Technology travel grant for confirmed graduate researchers presenting an accepted paper at a conference.
Conference travel and registration grant for Graduate School of Humanities and Social Sciences coursework students invited to attend or present at a relevant conference.
Conference travel and registration grant for Graduate School of Humanities and Social Sciences coursework students invited to attend or present at a relevant conference.
Pontificia Universidad Católica del Perú is accepting rolling applications from eligible full-time faculty for support to present PUCP research at peer-reviewed international scientific conferences held outside Peru. The 2026 call remains open subject to budget availability.
Pontificia Universidad Católica del Perú is accepting rolling applications from eligible full-time faculty for support to present PUCP research at peer-reviewed international scientific conferences held outside Peru. The 2026 call remains open subject to budget availability.
DestinationPeruStudy levelOther level, Other levelFundingTravel grantApply byNov 6, 2026
No upcoming cycle has been confirmed yet. Records move here as soon as a provider announces the next round.
Funding
What the funding actually covers
Most travel funding is reimbursed against receipts after the event rather than paid in advance, which means you need to be able to pay upfront. Eligible costs are usually limited to transport, accommodation and registration, with per-day caps and a requirement to use economy fares.
Eligibility
Eligibility patterns to check first
Many grants require an accepted abstract or confirmed presentation before applying.
Membership of the awarding society is frequently required.
Applications usually must be submitted before travel, not retrospectively.
Caps per person per year are common.
Deadlines
How the deadlines work
Travel grants have short lead times, often closing four to twelve weeks before the event, and many run several rounds a year. Retrospective applications are almost never accepted.
Applying
Application advice for this search
Apply as soon as your abstract is accepted rather than waiting for final travel plans.
Keep every receipt and boarding pass, since reimbursement usually requires original evidence.
Check the fare class and accommodation caps before booking.
Look for society and departmental funds as well as central university schemes.
Common questions
Frequently asked questions
Can I claim a travel grant after the trip?
Almost never. Most schemes require an application before travel and treat retrospective claims as ineligible regardless of merit. A small number of hardship funds are exceptions.
Do travel grants cover visa costs?
Sometimes, but it is not standard. Where visa fees are eligible it is stated in the eligible-cost list; where the list mentions only transport, accommodation and registration, assume they are not.
