Meeting and Event Support
The Institute for the Brain and Cognitive Sciences (IBACS) provides meeting support for workshops, conferences, and other events that support the Institute’s mission.
About the Award
The Institute provides funding and limited staffing assistance to help make your IBACS-affiliated event a reality. Meeting and event awards can cover budget items like travel, catering, room space reservations, and other costs associated with the event.
The Institute may also assist with event coordination and promotion.
Eligibility and Conditions
Qualifying events may include one-time or recurring meetings, workshops, or conferences that support the Institute’s mission. Events that demonstrate cross-departmental/unit/program support and are of interest to the broader community will be prioritized. IBACS will consider whether the anticipated outcomes will benefit the Institute through exposure, publication, and/or grant application.
Become an Affiliate
Meeting and Event Support Awards are open only to faculty, postdoctoral, and graduate student affiliates. If you are not currently an IBACS affiliate, please complete the affiliate membership form before applying.
How to Apply
Required Materials
Applicants must complete and submit the Meeting Support Request Form. You will be asked to provide a detailed budget with your application.
Key Dates
The Institute accepts applications on a rolling basis. Funds are limited, so the request form will close once funds are exhausted for the academic year.
Application Status for 2025-2026 academic year: Open
Contact Us
For questions about this award, please email ibacs@uconn.edu or contact the IBACS Program Coordinator.