About the Amber M. Heuerman Research Fund

The Amber M. Heurerman Research Fund is designed for undergraduate honors students majoring in psychology at the University of Louisville.  The Fund will be used to reimburse travel expenses, poster costs, registration and other related incidentals for students who have the opportunity to present their research projects.  For information about the history of the fund, click here.

Who is Eligible

Students who have secured an opportunity to present their research projects at conventions, meetings, forums, or seminars.  The arrangements must have been made in conjunction with a professor in the Department of Psychological and Brain Sciences.

Submission

The student must submit an application form approved by their faculty mentor.  Download the application here.

Application Deadline

Applications must be received by January 6, 2010.

Eligible Expenses

Airline tickets - Purchased thru EXPEDIA thru the University’s online system.  Flights should be booked at the earliest time possible to take advantage of lower airfares.

Ground transportation - To/from the airport using the most economical means. 

Mileage - Miles will be reimbursed at $.55 per mile, or the current IRS amount permitted for business expense deductions.  Miles will be calculated based on the most direct route to the destination as documented by MapQuest or a similar trip planner.

Lodging - Up to $100 per night will be provided.  At the university’s discretion, this amount may be increased if suitable lodging is not available for $100 or less.

Meals - A per diem of $40 ($8 breakfast-$12 lunch-$20 dinner) per day for meals will be provided.  The number of days will be determined to be a reasonable time for travel and presentation of the research. Allowable amount is based on the time of departure and return.

Actual receipts for hotels and expenses incurred over $30 must be submitted after the trip, with a completed UofL Travel Expense Voucher for reimbursement.  Other expenses such as poster costs and registrations may be paid directly by the department using awarded funds if requested by student.

Total Allocation Amount

The maximum payment is $500 per student.