Research and Professional Development Funds

The Alumni Research Award, funded through the generosity of Dartmouth alumni, supports thesis research for currently enrolled PhD, MS, MA, and MALS students. Every school year, current graduate students can apply for funding of up to $1000 to support their thesis research. 

Summary

• Maximum award: $1,000 (with no more than $500 for travel).
• Covers research-related expenses but excludes conference travel and lab equipment.
• Requires a detailed budget and must be submitted via email or in person.
• Requests for travel to attend a scientific meeting or to purchase computers, peripherals, or other forms of laboratory equipment will not be considered.

Application Requirements

Your application must include the following:

• A letter of support from your advisor
• A one-page description of your research
• A detailed budget proposal for the award funds. The award is designed to enhance your thesis research activity, and as such, your request must propose something that you might not readily accomplish otherwise.
  Some examples are: provide access to a library archive to examine an original manuscript; provide access to a specialized item of equipment not available at Dartmouth; provide payment for additional subjects; perform field work at a distant site that might add an interesting perspective to data collected from your existing, local field site(s).

Submit

Please submit the application to the Guarini School of Graduate and Advanced Studies, 102 Anonymous Hall, Hanover NH. HB6062, or via email to amy.l.gallagher@dartmouth.edu

Post-Award Requirements

Recipients of Guarini Alumni Research Awards will be required to submit to the Guarini School of Graduate and Advanced Studies a one page synopsis of the activity they conducted with their award within 30 days of completion of their funded project. 

2024 Alumni Research Award Recipients

• Nan Darham, MALS
• Allen Song, Engineering
• Baptiste Gibrat, MALS
• Zhuoya Zhang, Quantitative Biological Sciences

• Maximum award: $1,000 (with no more than $500 for travel).
• Covers research-related expenses but excludes conference travel and lab equipment.
• Requires a detailed budget and must be submitted via email or in person.

Application Information: Email amy.l.gallagher@dartmouth.edu or visit the Alumni Research Award webpage for details.

The Guarini School offers up to $1,000 in travel funding for graduate students attending professional conferences or workshops. Funds cover transportation, conference registration fees, and hotel expenses (meals not included).

Eligibility & Limitations

• Available to graduate students once during their studies.
• Students supported by research grants should use grant funds for travel.
• Preference is given to students in their final year, but others may apply.

How to Apply

1. Email Assistant Dean Gary Hutchins (gary.l.hutchins@dartmouth.edu), cc’ing your advisor. Include:
   • Event description
   • Estimated budget
   • Other available travel funding sources
2. Obtain advisor/department chair approval before submitting the request.
3. Submit your request prior to the conference/workshop.

Reimbursement Process

• After returning, submit original receipts (including boarding passes) in .pdf format to Yvonne Pelletier (yvonne.r.pelletier@dartmouth.edu).
• Include the award confirmation email from Assistant Dean Gary Hutchins (gary.l.hutchins@dartmouth.edu).
• Dartmouth p-cards, corporate cards, or chart string purchases cannot be reimbursed.

Important Note for International Travel

• Register in the Dartmouth Travel Registry if traveling internationally for Dartmouth-related business.
• Registration is strongly recommended for all other Dartmouth travelers.

The Dartmouth Postdoc Association (DPA) and the Guarini School offer a one-time award of up to $750 to support postdocs in professional development activities. This funding helps postdocs access training and experiences that may not be covered by their research funding.

Eligibility

• Open to postdoctoral researchers at Dartmouth.
• Must be used for an upcoming professional development activity (not past events).
• Applicants without dedicated professional development funding receive priority.

What the Award Covers

• Conference attendance
• Workshops & training programs
• Other career development opportunities

How to Apply

• Review eligibility criteria and application details here.
• Submit a request before the activity takes place.

Why This Matters

Postdoctoral training is a critical time for career development. However, many postdocs lack access to funding for training beyond their immediate research focus. This award helps scholars enhance their skills, expand their networks, and prepare for future career opportunities.