Students are invited to apply for AWA travel funds for conference presentation of research that directly enhances or contributes to archaeological knowledge in Washington State. This funding may be used for paper or poster presentations at the annual Northwest Anthropological Conference (up to $200) or another pertinent conference, either national or international (up to $300). Applicants must be current student members of the AWA and in good standing at their college or university (GPA of 3.0 or higher). The award may be used for travel to and from the conference location, lodging fees, and/or conference registration. Funds may not be used for other costs associated with the conference and travel (e.g., food purchases). Eligible students may receive no more than one AWA Student Travel Grant.
Submit applications for AWA Student Travel Grants to the AWA Board of Directors at washingtonarchaeology@gmail.com. Completed applications must include the following:
Additionally, students whose travel is funded are required to write a summary of their presentation, their experience at the conference, and how attending the conference benefitted their research and/or career goals. This summary will be published in the AWA newsletter.
Application deadlines are set twice annually (January 31st and July 31st), with one student funded per application period. The AWA Board will review applications and make awards based on merit. Award decisions are made at the discretion of the Board; an award may not necessarily be made during a given period, or more than one award may be made in the event of equal merit among top applicants as the budget allows. Award recipients will be notified of their award and paid by check in advance of the designated conference.
Submit applications for AWA Student Travel Grants to the AWA Board of Directors at washingtonarchaeology@gmail.com. Completed applications must include the following:
- Name
- Affiliated college or university
- Student status (e.g., undergraduate; post-bac; graduate pursuing MS, MA, Ph.D.)
- Conference information including dates, city/state/country, hotel address (or alternate
- plans for housing), and conference website
- Submitted abstract
- Confirmation of presentation acceptance from conference organizers
- Resume or CV
- Other sources of funding (including amounts) to attend the conference
- A written explanation regarding a) how attending the conference will further the student’s career goals, b) how the presentation will benefit attendees, and c) how the presentation or research will further Washington archaeology. This explanation should not exceed one double-spaced page.
Additionally, students whose travel is funded are required to write a summary of their presentation, their experience at the conference, and how attending the conference benefitted their research and/or career goals. This summary will be published in the AWA newsletter.
Application deadlines are set twice annually (January 31st and July 31st), with one student funded per application period. The AWA Board will review applications and make awards based on merit. Award decisions are made at the discretion of the Board; an award may not necessarily be made during a given period, or more than one award may be made in the event of equal merit among top applicants as the budget allows. Award recipients will be notified of their award and paid by check in advance of the designated conference.