UC San Diego Chairs Challenge Application                        

The Physics Department is now accepting applications for awards to support attendance and presentations at Physics conferences taking place during the 2025–2026 academic year.

This year, the department will match your advisor’s contribution up to $500 (depending on available funding).

Because funds are limited, priority will be given in the following order:

  1. Physics students presenting at a conference

  2. Junior and Senior Physics majors

  3. Graduate students without an advisor

  4. Graduate students with Physics advisors

Important requirements

  • Travel must be pre-approved and registered in Concur before departure.

  • Receipts must be submitted within 45 days of return.

Awards not meeting either of these requirements will be forfeited.


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Email *
Name *
UCSD Email Address *
Major
Class Level *
Name of Faculty Advisor/ PI (GSRs only) *
Faculty Contribution Amount *
Name of Conference/ Program *
Date(s) of Conference/ Program *
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Will you be presenting or attending at the conference/ program? *
If presenting, please enter the title of the talk/ poster:
Will you receive a travel award from GEPA this academic year? *
Thank you for applying.
You will be notified via email if you are awarded a Chairs Challenge award. Reimbursements are contingent upon the following:
1. Proof you attended the conference (i.e. conference badge).
2. You meet with necessary physics staff prior to your travels in order to set up travel account.
3. Submit receipts and any other necessary paperwork within 45 business days of returning. 

Awards not meeting these requirements will be forfeited.

If you do not attend the conference, please let us know as soon as possible so that we can reallocate the funds (Mike Phan). For any questions, please email Jasmyn Wuerthwein.
A copy of your responses will be emailed to the address you provided.
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