Source of Funding
Funds for graduate student travel are revenue from the sale of the salmon poster created by artist David Ehlert. The salmon poster fundraiser has been possible due to the incredible service and donation of Professor Tom Quinn, David Ehlert, graduate students, Jodie Little, Danielle Mitchell, and Donna Hauser, and several other students of the School of Aquatic and Fishery Sciences.

Uses of Funding
This money is limited to covering travel costs and registration fees for professional conferences where the graduate student is presenting (poster and/or oral). Appropriate uses of FINS money include airfare, train fare, mileage reimbursement, lodging, food, and conference registration. Funding priority will be given to those students who are doing oral presentations. The student should follow the application procedures described below.

Application Process
Matriculating SAFS Graduate Students should submit a completed application to the FINS treasurer via email or campus mail. Because so many individuals have donated their time and energy to help raise this money for the SAFS graduate student body, FINS asks that, in addition to typical application materials, awardees demonstrate how they have contributed to the department and/or community. Refer to the application form for complete details of requirements. FINS officers will review applications and students will be notified of funding decisions by email within 2 weeks of submission. Applications must be received at least one month before the funds are required to pay for conference expenses; funds will not be awarded retrospectively. The application form (pdf format) is available here.

Criteria for Funding
Currently enrolled, matriculating SAFS graduate students will be awarded up to $150 toward the cost of a conference. Funding is contingent on availability of funds (only 5 awards will be made each quarter), whether the student has identified and obtained additional funding from other sources to completely cover conference costs, and quality/completeness of their application. Students are only allowed to apply and receive funding during the quarter in which the conference occurs. Funds will be awarded on a first-come-first-served basis and students are limited to a maximum of $150 annually (FINS funds).

Receiving Funds
Students who are notified that they have been awarded funding should contact the FINS treasurer for details concerning reimbursement of conference costs. Students must submit a conference program or similar documentation, showing required presentation, to the FINS treasurer following the conference.

Application