EmailMe Form - 24-25 COGS Conference Award Application

Please read and understand the Funding Guidelines, located on the cogs.msu.edu Conference Award funding website page, prior to applying for this award.

Conference Awards are only provided to graduate students who are *presenting* research at an academic conference. If you are not presenting, please apply for a Professional Development Award.

You Must be enrolled during the semester you are to receive this award.

Applicant Details

Date *

MM / DD / YYYY

Name *

First Last

PID *

Address *

Street Address Address Line 2 City State / Province / Region Postal / Zip Code Country / Region

Phone *

### - ### - ####

MSU Email *

College *

ANR = Agriculture and Natural Resources
BUS = Business
CAL = Arts and Letters
CAS = Communication Arts and Sciences
CHM = Human Medicine
CNS = Natural Science
COM = Osteopathic Medicine
CVM = Veterinary Medicine
EDU = Education
EGR = Engineering
LAW = Law
MUS = Music
NRS = Nursing
SOS = Social Science

Department *

Date of expected graduation and degree expected *

Have you received a COGS Conference Award in the past? *

Yes

No

(Applicants are only eligible for the COGS Conference Award once during their academic careers.)

Did you also apply for a COGS Professional Development Award to fund this event? *

Yes

No

(Applicants applying to both funding programs for a single event will be rejected.)

Conference Details

Conference Name *

Conference Start Date *

MM / DD / YYYY

Conference End Date *

MM / DD / YYYY

Location *

Name of Advisor or Major Professor *

Itemized list of Expenses
(Be as detailed and accurate as possible, include only eligible items and provide total) *

It is a requirement that you will be presenting at the conference. Please confirm that you intend to do so. *

I certify that I will be presenting at the conference named in this application.

Justification of Attendance and Letter of Recomendation

Justification of Attendance: Please detail what you will be presenting at the conference and how this experience will allow you to develop as a scholar and academic professional.

Letter of Recommendation: Please attach a letter of recommendation from your major professor or advisor. The letter should confirm that the applicant is presenting original research, and detail how the experience will enhance the applicant's development as a scholar.

Justification of Attendance *

File Upload:
Letter of Recommendation w/ Signature

**IMPORTANT** WORD DOC OR PDF PLEASE. (No screenshots please) If you are unable to submit a letter of recommendation at this time, please send the letter to Office@COGS.msu.edu prior to the application close date. Applications without a letter of recommendation will not be considered for funding.

Acceptance of Conditions for Funding:

1. It is understood that the Applicant will, at his/her own expense, protect and hold harmless COGS, its officers, representatives, members, boards, employees, and agents from all claims, damages, costs, lawsuits and expenses, including but not limited to, all costs arising from administrative
proceedings, court costs and attorney fees, that COGS may incur as a result of any act, omission, or negligence of the Applicant or any of its officers, members, employees, agents, subcontractors, or independent contractors which may arise out of this funding request.

2. The liability of COGS, its officers, representatives, members, boards, employees and agents with regards to the funding of the Applicant for any claims, costs, damages, losses, and expenses for which COGS is or may be legally liable, whether arising in negligence or tort, contract, or otherwise, shall not exceed the amount of funding provided by COGS to the Applicant. In no event shall COGS, its officers, representatives, members, boards, employees, and agents be liable for any indirect, special, or consequential damages.

3. The Applicant shall not transfer any right or interest in this Application without the prior written consent of COGS.

4. The Applicant agrees to abide by all applicable federal, state, and local laws and ordinances, as well as all student rights and regulations set forth by Michigan State University.

I certify that all the information contained in this application is true and complete. I have read, understand and will comply with the COGS Conference Award Guidelines and Conditions. *

I Agree

I do not Agree

I further understand that any falsification, misrepresentation, or omission of any information contained herein or failure to comply with any of the guidelines or conditions may result in the denial of this request or the forfeiture of part or all funding approved by COGS.

Date *

MM / DD / YYYY

Name *

First Last