Deadline
Applications due by February 13, 2026; all applications must be submitted 30 days before the planned event or travel.
- Complete and submit an application (TBD).
- Upload a detailed budget listing all estimated expenses.
- Upload a written proposal of no more than five double-spaced pages. In the text of the proposal, please include a section addressing precisely how the funds will be used.
- Upload a copy of the IRB approval documentation (if applicable).
About the Opportunity
Professional Development Grants provide funding to graduate students who are presenting papers at a conference or participating in other professional development opportunities. The funds are designed to help students develop skills germane to their interests (research or teaching) related to Europe or to explore international careers. Examples of eligible projects include (but are not limited to) presenting a paper at a professional conference, commissioning a survey, taking a methods course, enrolling in a digital humanities course, or an internship abroad (funds can be used towards living or travel expenses to help make the internship possible).
Eligibility
Awards are available to Pitt graduate students advancing their research interests in European studies.
Funding
Awards range from $500 to $700. Applicants are encouraged to show efforts to secure matching funds from their department, school, or other external sources.
More Information
Please consult the Pre and Post Award Guidelines before applying for information on how funds may be used and the grant and reporting obligations. For questions on eligibility or for further information, please contact Steve Lund, Assistant Director, or Erica Edwards, Associate Director.