TRAINEE AND POSTDOC FUNDING
As of June 2024, MPC professional development and travel funding support is only available to current and former MPC population health and population studies trainees and postdocs. MPC has limited funds available to support professional development for MPC trainees and postdoc members (~$400 per request). These requests could include funds to attend workshops, courses, books, training sessions, or (non PAA) academic conferences. A reminder to always request funding before the conference/workshop/training, etc...occurs.
Not a trainee? MPC has research development grants ($500 - $2,000) open to all student and postdoc members to access the resources to develop, conduct, or complete a research project. See details and how to apply here: https://pop.umn.edu/student-grants
To request professional development support, send an email to with the following information:[email protected]
- briefly describe your request
- include an itemized budget
- if attending a conference, are you on the program
- where else are you applying for funding
TRAVEL GUIDELINES AND POLICIES
If your travel funds are approved, you are responsible for reviewing and understanding the MPC Travel Guidelines. All travelers are responsible for complying with University travel policies.
University policy requires all faculty, staff, and students traveling abroad for University purposes to register their travel. Please complete the form linked on this page before you travel: https://global.umn.edu/travel/register
POPULATION ASSOCIATION OF AMERICA (PAA) TRAVEL
There are currently no more funds available for the PAA 2025 conference.
We are especially interested in supporting travel to the Population Association of America (PAA) annual meeting. The highest funding priority is given to students and postdocs who have a poster or paper on the program and to graduate students and postdocs in the Population Studies and Health Training Programs. We also consider requests from those not on the program, with higher priority to those who have never attended PAA.
- Students and postdocs who receive travel support are required to volunteer 2 hours of time to help MPC staff at the conference.
- All students and postdocs are invited to the MPC reception.
- To receive travel funding you must be an MPC member. An email with information about how to request funds will be sent well in advance of each meeting.
- How to become an MPC Member.
REIMBURSEMENT
After traveling, please submit for reimbursement your travel expenses through the University's Chrome River system. Chrome River can be accessed through myu.umn.edu --> Key Links--> U Travel --> Chrome River Login. You will need to image your itemized receipts for upload into Chrome River. For instructions how to use Chrome River review the Job Aids on the UTravel webpage. For additional help, contact [email protected]
All reimbursements must be submitted within 60 days of the end of your travel.