[Cuga] A message from the Travel Fund Committee

[Lorelei Carlson]

Dear JLab collaborators,

The JSA Initiative Fund has provided a $14,000  Travel Fund for
graduate students and postdocs working in the 4 Halls and in
Theory Group to present their results at national and international
conferences and workshops. The fund was proposed by Prof. Gail
Dodge (ODU) and supported by the Users Group Board of Directors.

These funds will enable more of our junior colleagues to receive the
recognition they deserve for their hard work and will help them
improve their communication skills and reputation as they seek their
next job. The Travel fund will cover up to 50% of the travel cost. The
traveler will have to find grant or other support for the remaining 50%
or more.
The Travel Fund Committee has been confirmed (M.Battaglieri-Chair,
D.Dutta, and D.Higinbotham) with the duty of administering
travel requests.

Advisers/supervisors should send the requests for matching money (up to
$800) to the Travel Fund Committee chair (Marco Battaglieri
battagli at jlab.org)
addressing what and where the young scientists will be presenting their
results, the scientific potential of the student, and a statement of
commitment
to pay for balance of the travel costs. The simple participation to
workshops and conferences will also be considered.

The committee will examine applications and reply to requests in a
timely manner. Applications can be submitted anytime.
For any questions or further information send a message to
battagli at jlab.org.

Sincerely,
Marco Battaglieri (chair)
Douglas Higinbotham
Dipangkar Dutta