Overview
The Athletic & Performance-Activities Grant supports graduate students who pursue a non-research/non-academic activity, such as competitions, concerts, other events, at competitive levels. The grant covers fees and expenses such as registration, accommodation, travel (air, car rental, gas, tolls, parking, public transportation), equipment shipment if needed, etc.
Funding Timeline
Cycle | Applications Deadline | Cycle Start | Cycle End | Reimbursement Deadline |
---|---|---|---|---|
Summer | June 1 | July 1 | September 30 | October 15 |
Fall | September 1 | October 1 | December 31 | January 15 |
Winter | December 1 | January 1 | March 31 | April 15 |
Spring | March 1 | April 1 | June 30 | July 15 |
Requirements
Proposals are reviewed on the basis of the following criteria:
- The extent to which the competition/concert/event travel is currently unfunded or unsupported by the applicant’s group, club, department, the larger Institute or the event organizers.
- The degree to which the activity will enhance the experience of the MIT graduate student and/or expand his/her skills and exposure in the activity pursued.
Contact
gsc-apag @ mit.edu