UAB Heersink SOM Medical Student Travel Award 

Before committing to a conference, medical students starting their MS2 year are encouraged to apply for the UAB Heersink SOM Medical Student Travel Award (MSTA) to assist with expenses related to participation in professional conferences (does not apply to international conferences). The following are the requirements for eligibility to receive consideration for a travel award: The applicant must be actively enrolled as a medical student through the UAB Heersink SOM, in good academic standing, and both enrolled at the time of travel and at the time of reimbursement. UAB Heersink SOM MSTAs are not guaranteed, and individual eligibility may be limited to one award per academic year based on available funds. 

Applications must be submitted prior to travel, with a minimum of 30-60 days to allow for the committee's review.  

Eligibility not explicitly defined in this document is determined on a case-by-case basis by the UAB Heersink SOM MSTA Review Committee. Please ensure that your application is accurate before submitting it. If you believe to have submitted an error, email physci@uab.edu and resubmit a new application prior to the closing of the form. Only the most recent application will be considered. 

Review the Reimbursement Procedures for eligibility requirements prior to applying.

UAB Heersink SOM Medical Student Travel Award (MSTA) Application
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MSTA Application Requests: Minimum 30-60 Days prior to the Conference to ensure a proper review of your application 
MSTA Committee Review: The MSTA Committee meets on the 3rd Friday of each month to review MSTA submissions (reviews will be adjusted based on holidays or other pre-scheduled obligations)
Reimbursement Processing: Processed up to 30 days after commencement of conference travel (prior award notification is required).