MERIF Travel Stipend Reimbursement Application 
The purpose of the travel grant is to enhance the diversity of conference attendees by including participants from a broad range of institutions and organizations. Additionally, it aims to provide attendees with opportunities to contribute ideas, share expertise, and receive training, fostering successful testbed experiments that drive significant scientific advancements across diverse domains.

The deadline for applications is Friday July 24 @ 11:59 PM ET 

Important Note: By filling out this form, you agree that, if approved a travel reimbursement, you will serve as an active note taker during the MERIF Workshop sessions and are required to fill out a feedback survey provided after the workshop. You will be given additional instructions for your note taking assignment upon approval.

Responses to travel stipends requests will be sent after form has closed. 

Note: KNIT13 is co-located with the PAWR PI Meeting, creating an opportunity for cross-community engagement and collaboration. The PAWR PI Meeting and KNIT13 Workshop will be held the day before, at same location as MERIF in Washington, DC, September 28, 2026.
Email *
First Name *
Last Name *
How likely are you to attend if you do not receive a travel reimbursement? 
Unlikely
Highly likely
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Country of Citizenship
Title
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If you are a student, provide your advisors name and email
Please note: advisors support is required to attend MERIF. The MERIF planning committee will contact your advisor for confirmation as needed before we approve the travel request. 
Institution/Organization
If you are a student, what is your degree program and year in your program?
e.g.,  B.S. in Computer Science (sophomore), PhD (1st year), etc. Write "N/A" or "Not a Student" if you are not a student.  
Are you an invited speaker at MERIF? 
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Have you previously received a travel grant to attend a MERIF workshop?  
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Why do you want to attend this conference? 
What are you hoping to get out of the workshop? How do you plan to incorporate what you learn into your current or planned research efforts? Be as detailed as possible. 
Cost Estimate for Travel 
For each category below, please provide an estimated dollar amount. If you do not need assistance for a specific category, write "0".

We are unable to provide amounts that exceed the GSA FY2023 Per Diem rates:  https://www.gsa.gov/travel/plan-book/per-diem-rates

Please note: When providing estimates, include a buffer for potential flight cost increases. 
Round-trip Airfare
Round-trip airfare (Economy class) from your home airport to the conference area airport.
Total Cost of Additional Meals (Note: Only additional meals up to the per diem amount will be covered. Amounts exceeding the per diem will not be reimbursed.)
Please include cost of additional meals not included in the registration fee. The registration fee includes the following meals: breakfast + lunch each day. 
Ground Transportation
Transportation from your home/hotel to the airports can be included. 
Total Cost of Hotel/Lodging
Please note: To receive lodging reimbursement, you must book within the MERIF hotel block unless alternative arrangements are approved by MERIF planners.
Select the nights you need hotel  *
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Grand Toal Amount Requested  *
Please combine all costs itemized above and include an additional $150 for the registration cost, registration fees will not be waived, registration will be reimbursed after the workshop.
Will you attend the KNIT conference on September 28 and want to be considered for a travel stipend? 
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I understand that by submitting this application I will be required to be an active note taker for MERIF sessions, I am required to fill out a MERIF feedback survey after the workshop in order to receive my stipend funding and in order to receive lodging reimbursement I will book in the MERIF hotel block. 
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A copy of your responses will be emailed to the address you provided.
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