The Doctoral School is pleased to announce the fourth call for applications for the University's Research, Innovation & Development Trust (RIDT) travel grants which allow Ph.D. students to present their research overseas.
Registered UM Ph.D. students who have transferred their studies, are encouraged to submit their application through the dedicated Application form (Form A), by Friday 31 January 2025.
These competitive grants would cover expenses related to participation in conferences overseas and in which the students would be disseminating their findings through first-author papers or first-author posters.
The applications will be evaluated by a board made up of representatives of the Doctoral School, the RIDT and the Pro-Rector for Research and Knowledge Transfer.
Applicants will be informed within one month of the closing date of the call whether their application has been successful. The application must be approved prior to the student attending the conference.
Grants shall be paid as a reimbursement to cover 75% of expenses properly incurred, up to a maximum of €1,750.
Information about the Eligibility, Selection Criteria, and General Conditions for Travel, can be found on the website.
Further help is available at the Doctoral School Offices, by email or through our page.
"Through the RIDT Doctoral Student Travel Grant, I was able to attend two transport geography conferences between the 24 – 31 August 2024. Attending these conferences in Dublin and London significantly enriched my studies by exposing me to the latest research and networking opportunities. The funding allowed me to engage with other PhD students and Academic and gain valuable insights into sustainable urban mobility, and policy implications, which directly inform my academic work. Additionally, the experience broadened my professional network, connecting me with researchers who have provided guidance, support and potential collaboration opportunities."
- Karyn Scerri, PhD student, Institute for Climate Change and Sustainable Development, Awardee from the second call for the RIDT Doctoral Student Overseas Conferences Grants
