The Biology Graduate Student Association distributes an award for conference travel to an outstanding BGSA member each semester to assist members in presenting their research.  This award was renamed the Boyd Lyon Memorial Travel Award in 2006 in memory of Boyd Lyon, a graduate student and a member of the turtle research crew who passed away while conducting turtle research.  Boyd believed that it was important for researchers to travel to conferences to present research, share ideas, and participate in the scientific community. 

To apply for the student travel award, you must be an active member of BGSA and follow the guidelines outlined in the application.

• Applications are due March 1^st or October 1^st in order to be considered. Decisions will be made by the BGSA Travel Committee on March 31^st and October 31^st.

• Funding will be dispersed on April 1^st and November 1^st unless exceptions exist.

• If you have questions or concerns, please contact the Vice-President

• Applications must include a copy of your abstract (only write your PID on top of page), copy of conference schedule, copy of confirmation email for conference, receipts and/or proof of purchases, and an outlined budget (including other funding sources applied for and/or received).

• Please click the link below to download the application.

Student Travel Application (.pdf format) 

Past Recipients

Fall 2007          Simona Ceriani
Spring 2007     Rachel Morgan, Tangi Smallwood and Allyson Fenwick, co-recipients