Request for Proposals (RFP) – Donald C. Clark Travel Grant
Institute for STEM Education

The Institute for STEM Education is pleased to announce the Donald C. Clark Travel Grant, providing funding for faculty and staff to attend STEM education-related conferences that take place before June 25, 2025.
A total of 10 awards, each up to $1,500, will be made on a rolling basis until March 31, 2025, or until available funds are exhausted. Applications will be reviewed as they are received, so faculty are encouraged to apply early.
Eligibility
- The conference must take place before June 25, 2025.
- Funds may be used for registration fees, travel, lodging, and per diem expenses.
Proposal Requirements
Interested applicants must submit, using the form provided below:
- Statement of Intent
- Explain why you wish to attend the conference.
- Describe how attending aligns with your professional development goals with respect to teaching (e.g., research collaboration, pedagogy improvement, dissemination of findings, etc.).
- Budget and Justification
- Provide a budget breakdown, detailing anticipated expenses (e.g., registration, travel, lodging, meals, etc.).
- Include a brief budget justification.
Submission and Review Process
- Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis until March 31, 2025, or until all funds are awarded.
- Awards will be made based on the clarity of intent, alignment with professional development goals, and budget justification.
- Application form can be found here.
For questions or additional information, please contact <kkavanag@clarkson.edu>.