[Cuga] 2014 Travel Fund for graduate students and post-docs- A message from Marco Battaglieri

[Lorelei Chopard]

Dear JLab collaborators,

The JSA Initiative Fund has provided a $18,000 Travel Fund for year 2014
for graduate students and post-docs working in the 4 Halls and in
Theory Group to present their results at national and international
conferences and workshops. The fund was originally proposed by Prof. Gail
Dodge (ODU) and supported by the Users Group Board of Directors.

“This project is supported by the JSA Initiatives Fund Program, an
annual commitment
from the JSA owners, SURA and CSC/ATD, to support programs, initiatives,
and activities that further the
scientific outreach, and promote the science, education and technology
missions of Jefferson Lab and benefit
the Lab user community.”

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.
Eligible researchers are students (undergraduated and PhD) and post-doc
that are not receiving other JSA Initiatives Fund support (e.g.,
graduate fellowships, JSA research grants).

Advisors/supervisors should send the requests for matching money (up to
$400-500 or $800-1000 for local or abroad venues respectively) 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