Travel Support

Read this page before applying for travel and accommodation support

What is Travel and Accommodation Support?

  • We offer financial support for attendees who cannot attend EA Global without it.
  • You can apply for travel support to cover your transport and accommodation for the conference.
  • We prioritise funding attendees who could not attend without support.

Who is Travel and Accommodation Support for?

  • Our travel support funds are intended for attendees who earn less than $50,000 per year, with exceptions for those who are otherwise financially constrained and would not be able to afford to attend (e.g. have dependents or very precarious employment).
  • The funds are intended for those who don't have other options available. If you think your employer or university might be able to cover your trip, please enquire before submitting a travel support request.
  • If you’re unsure whether you are eligible, you are encouraged to apply anyway.

How much should I apply for?

  • Please apply for what you need to be able to attend.
  • Applying for only the amount that you need allows us to stretch our funds further, and help more people attend EA Global.
  • For more information on what we cover, see the full travel support policy.

How does this affect my application?

  • Applying for travel support has no bearing on the outcome of your application.
  • Applications are reviewed for approval before any associated travel support requests are visible.

How do I apply?

  • Apply for the event you wish to attend, via the application form on the event page.
  • Read the travel support policy in full.
  • Seek out other potential sources of funding (e.g. your employer, college, or university).
  • Apply for travel and accommodation support here.

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