We are now accepting applications for Student Travel Grants to assist with travel costs to CLEO:2012 in San Jose, CA, May 6-11, 2012. The deadline for receipt of complete applications is April 1, 2012.

Through this program, DLS will provide partial funding (up to $500) for a limited number of graduate students to attend and participate in FiO/LS. To be eligible, an applicant must be a full-time graduate student, a member of the Division of Laser Science, and the presenting author on an oral or poster paper. Normally the recommending faculty mentor must also be a member of DLS.

Applicants should submit an application and a recommendation form from a faculty advisor. Applicants are required to email their acceptance letter or attach it to the application upon receiving the official notice. Priority will be given to a single awardee per research group. Checks will be issued at the meeting.

Submit your requests to:

Anne Myers Kelley
DLS Secretary/Treasurer
School of Natural Sciences
University of California, Merced
5200 North Lake Road
Merced, CA 95343
amkelley@ucmerced.edu