Travel Award

Purpose
ARLIS/NA Ontario, a chapter of ARLIS/NA, annually awards a conference travel award to a chapter member.  The grant is intended to promote professional development among chapter members and to encourage their involvement in ARLIS/NA by defraying the expense of attending ARLIS/NA’s annual conference.

The amount of the award will vary from year to year, depending on funds raised. At a minimum, the award should cover the basic conference registration fee. There is no maximum amount for any single award or for any year’s total of awards.

Eligibility
Anyone may apply for the grant.  Students, new professionals who have never attended the ARLIS/NA annual conference, ARLIS/NA Ontario members, and those who will be participating directly in conference sessions or who currently volunteer on an ARLIS/NA committee, are especially encouraged to apply for the grant.  The successful applicant will write a brief post-conference report (1-2 pages) for the chapter’s website detailing conference activities and experiences, and a report of ARLIS/NA involvement where applicable (see below for examples from past winners).  Chapter members who have previously received an ARLIS/NA Ontario travel award or grant are free to apply again.  If no suitable applications are received, or fundraising does not meet the annual target, the grant will not be awarded.

Criteria

  • Eligibility
  • Financial need
  • Evidence of professional activity in the chapter or in ARLIS/NA
  • Potential for service in ARLIS/NA

COVID-19

In consideration of the ongoing health and safety concerns surrounding the COVID-19 pandemic, the 2021 travel award will be repurposed this year. The intention of this grant is to promote professional development among chapter members and to encourage their involvement in ARLIS/NA by offsetting the expenses associated with ARLIS/NA’s annual conference. As this year’s conference in Montreal will be taking place virtually, ARLIS/NA Ontario wishes to redirect the travel award to support member’s registration and technological needs. The grant will be divided into three equal awards amounting to $250 CAD each and will be awarded to those ARLIS/NA Ontario members that demonstrate the relevant eligibility and financial need.

Award Submissions

To apply for the award, please submit:

  • A letter of application indicating the conference for which you seek funding and addressing relevant eligibility, financial need (if applicable) and other award criteria. The application should include brief descriptions of your professional interests, your expectations of the conference, and its relevance to your professional development.
  • An estimate of your conference expenses and amount of any institutional funding.
  • A one-page resume listing your employment history, educational background, and professional activities. Include your preferred mailing address, telephone number, and e-mail address.

Deadline for applications is February 21st, 2021. Applicants will be notified by March 7th, 2021.

Submit applications electronically to the Chair of the Travel Award Committee, Kate Johnson: arlisna.ontario@gmail.com

2021 Travel Award Committee members: Kate Johnson, Margaret English, and Max Dionisio

Reports by past members: