Research and Travel Awards for Graduate Students

EURO Travel and Research Award

a view of a modern city in Greece with some historical structures still standing

The Institute for European Studies (EURO) awards funds to IU graduate students to support research and/or conference participation related to any aspect of European politics, society, or culture, whether current or historical in scope.  The average award will be $300-500, depending on demonstrated need and the pool of applicants. The application cycle for this grant is typically announced in the spring semester. 

Research funds may be used to conduct preliminary thesis or dissertation feasibility studies or to conduct research for a Master's thesis or dissertation. Funds may also be used to facilitate conference and workshop participation. Travel award funds may be used for purchases and fees related to research materials. While priority will be given to students pursuing an MA or doctoral minor in European Studies, all IU graduate students are welcome to apply.  If funds are awarded, EURO will require a copy of any paper that is presented for documentation purposes and/or a commitment to present your research to an IU audience, if requested.  EURO is happy to submit completed work to be archived at IUScholarWorks, however we do not wish to archive any work that has not yet been presented or published.  If awarded, please acknowledge support from the Institute for European Studies at IU in papers, presentations, etc.

Please note that all travel funded by EURO graduate student awards must be completed within ten months of your award notification. 

Please email euroinst@iu.edu if you would like to be added to our email list. This is the best way to hear when the Travel and Research Grant application and other grant award application cycles open.

  • One EURO RESEARCH and TRAVEL Awards graduate student application form (available when application cycle is announced in the spring semester).
  • One letter of recommendation (preferably from the student's academic advisor). Letter should address the feasibility and value of the specific project for which the student is applying for aid.
  • Current transcript of IU graduate work (unofficial transcript sufficient), and CV or resume.
  • Itemized budget of expected expenditures.
  • For research or internship: 1) an abstract of the thesis or dissertation proposal (if applicable) 2) a statement of 500 words or less describing educational goals, career interests, and plans. The statement should describe the project and the specific purposes for which aid is sought. It should also address how this activity will further the applicant's academic progress and ultimately help achieve career goals.
  • For conference travel: an abstract of the paper and a copy of the conference program (or notification of the acceptance of the paper).