2022 Travel Grant Application

AMIA is committed to cultivating an environment in which in a multiplicity of voices are sought, listened to and respected. Travel Grants are open everyone, and we encourage applications from those whose work shows a commitment to inclusion and diversity in the field.

Travel Grants are open to members and to those who engage or plan to engage with the AMIA community. While past funding recipients are eligible to apply, consideration is given to those who have not recently received funding.

Savada Family Legacy Fund Travel Grants. The Savada Family Legacy Fund Travel Grant offers two grants, up to $1,000 each, in funding for travel costs to the annual AMIA conference.

AMIA Community Fund. The Community Fund was established to pay tribute to the work of AMIA members and, through donations, offer colleagues, friends and families a way to honor contributions to the moving image field. The number of travel grants varies each year. Travel grants are funded through donations from members and donors so the number of grants varies each year. The Fund provides grants of up to $1,000 for travel to the annual Conference.

The Carolyn Hauer International NxNW Fund. The fund provides a travel grant to a conference presenter or attendee traveling from a developing nation. The Fund provides one grant of up to $2,500 for travel to the annual conference.

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* 1. Applicant Information

Name: *

Company: *

City/Town: *

State/Province: *

Country:

Email Address: *

Phone Number:

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* 2. Please provide a statement of not more than 750 words addressing:

financial need for the award and how receiving the award will ensure you can attend the conference (e.g. will you be able to use this funding to leverage additional funding to ensure your attendance)

how attendance at the conference will contribute to your professional development

how it will help you engage with the AMIA community

if applicable, how you, your experiences and/or professional interests show a commitment to advancing diversity

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* 3. Please indicate the TOTAL funds requested as well as your estimated costs. Grants are offered to cover reasonable travel and registration expenses.

For Community Fund and Savada Family Legacy Travel Grants you may apply for a grant in any amount, up to the maximum amount of $1,000 (USD).

For the Carolyn Hauer International Fund Grant you may apply for a grant in any amount, up to the maximum amount of $2,500 (USD). Please note that the Hauer Fund is open only to those traveling from developing areas.

If chosen, grant recipients will be notified of the final grant funding offered.

Estimated travel costs

Estimated lodging costs

Registration expense

TOTAL GRANT REQUESTED

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* 4. Are you participating (speaking or presenting or organizing an event) at the upcoming conference in Pittsburgh?

Yes

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* 5. Please indicate the year of the last AMIA conference you attended. (in person or online) If you have not yet attended an AMIA conference, please indicate 0 in the space provided.

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* 6. Are you an AMIA member? While AMIA membership is not required, consideration is given to membership and engagement with the AMIA community.

Yes

How do you engage with the AMIA community or plan to engage with the community?

By submitting this Application, you are indicating that you have read the instructions for filing this award application, and certify that the information that has been provided is correct.

DEADLINE: October 15, 2022

Grant recipients will be notified no later than November 2, 2022.