Funding Guidelines & Application Information

The Computer Science and Business program may have funds available to support undergraduate travel to professional activities to include experiential learning, meetings, conferences etc. for professional development purposes. Typical awards range from $300 to $500 per student with a per-grant limit of $750/student. Actual funding levels will depend on the availability of funds and the number of students applying for funds. Multiple students requesting support to attend the same meeting will be asked to share expenses to the extent possible (e.g. transportation if by car or van, shared accommodations, etc.).

 

Travel grants are only available as reimbursement for expenses, not as cash advances (we can not pay tuition). Typical meeting expenses include abstract submission fees, meeting registration, transportation (airfare, mileage, vehicle rental), hotel accommodations, and meals (excluding alcohol). Reimbursable expenses must follow Lehigh Travel Policy available at the Controller’s website (http://financeadmin.lehigh.edu/controller).

 

Professional Meeting Support:

  • Limit: One meeting per academic year.
  • Restrictions: Support cannot be divided between multiple events.
  • Repeat Events: A single event cannot be funded more than once.

* As a reminder, events must be open to and inclusive of all students.

To be considered, please complete and submit the google form with itemized budget by October 1, March 1st and May 1st to be considered. Applications received after these dates will not be reviewed until the next cycle.

Any questions should be directed to Andrea Goff (ahg212@lehigh.edu). 

Travel Grant Success Stories

The Lehigh CSB Travel Fund made it possible for CSB student Kyle Smith '26 to travel with his partner Sanvi Bhatnagar '26  to present their TrackTB project at the New England Science Symposium at Harvard Medical School in March 2025— an experience that was both professionally and personally meaningful. The funding covered his stay in Boston, allowing him to focus fully on representing Lehigh and sharing their work on tuberculosis treatment adherence in the Philippines. Presenting to students, faculty, and researchers from across the country was incredibly rewarding; the discussions and questions pushed them to think more deeply about the scalability and real-world impact of their project. 
 
 
 
 
Beyond the presentation itself, they had the opportunity to attend inspiring talks, learn from other innovative healthcare initiatives, and network with peers and faculty members whom he continues to stay in touch with today. The ability to fully engage in the symposium — while also exploring Boston and experiencing the broader academic community — would not have been possible without the support of Lehigh CSB travel funding.