2023 Inclusion Conference Grant
Opens Apr 11 2023 12:00 AM (EDT)
Deadline Jun 7 2023 08:00 PM (EDT)
Description

Inclusion Conference Grants

Conference attendance allows people to meet one another, as well as learn and discuss issues and ideas relevant to their work.  As such, members are  encouraged to apply for SHRM Inclusion Conference grants.

  • Due to the Covid-19 pandemic, the SHRM Foundation reserves the right to adjust the award package as needed.  This may include shifting from an in-person to a virtual registration, changing travel stipends or canceling the award as a whole.

Eligibility

  • To be eligible for an award, applicants must be ONE of the following:
    • Employed (full or part-time)
    • Full-Time Student
  • To be eligible for an award, applicants must meet the following criteria:
    • Have a SHRM membership through October 31st of the year the award is accepted 
    • Not receive any organizational support or reimbursement to attend the conference
    • Not be registered for the conference 
    • Not have received a SHRM Inclusion Conference grant in the past five years

How to Apply

Complete online application including:

  • Contact & demographic information
  • A few short essay questions about your career and learning objectives
  • Your resume
  • A statement of support from your supervisor, professor, or colleague*

    *This statement may be completed by a colleague, current or former supervisor, professor, volunteer colleague or other professional contacts. Statements from family members will not be accepted. Please upload a statement as part of the online application.

    Please print/download your application for your records before you submit it. Once you submit your application, the SHRM Foundation will not be able to return it to you, in whole or in part, for any reason.

Selection Criteria

Applications are evaluated and scored by groups of SHRM volunteers and are reviewed by staff. The review committee will select individuals whom they believe are most likely to leverage this learning opportunity. They will seek candidates who are eager to learn and plan to apply the skills and knowledge gained to benefit their careers, their organizations, and their communities. HR professionals who are new to the field are encouraged to apply. All decisions are final.

Grant Distribution

If selected to receive a SHRM Foundation Inclusion Conference grant, a member of the SHRM Foundation team will work with the recipients on Inclusion Conference registration and hotel bookings.  Recipients are responsible for scheduling travel plans and submitting all itemized travel-related invoices/receipts not to exceed $500. (i.e., flight, meals, gas, tolls, taxi/Uber, etc.).

Please note, the SHRM Foundation does not reimburse for any fees or expenses incurred by applicants prior to being awarded the professional development grant. SHRM/SHRM Foundation employees or board members and the immediate family are not eligible to apply for SHRM Foundation Scholarships, Grants, or Awards.

2023 Inclusion Conference Grant


Inclusion Conference Grants

Conference attendance allows people to meet one another, as well as learn and discuss issues and ideas relevant to their work.  As such, members are  encouraged to apply for SHRM Inclusion Conference grants.

  • Due to the Covid-19 pandemic, the SHRM Foundation reserves the right to adjust the award package as needed.  This may include shifting from an in-person to a virtual registration, changing travel stipends or canceling the award as a whole.

Eligibility

  • To be eligible for an award, applicants must be ONE of the following:
    • Employed (full or part-time)
    • Full-Time Student
  • To be eligible for an award, applicants must meet the following criteria:
    • Have a SHRM membership through October 31st of the year the award is accepted 
    • Not receive any organizational support or reimbursement to attend the conference
    • Not be registered for the conference 
    • Not have received a SHRM Inclusion Conference grant in the past five years

How to Apply

Complete online application including:

  • Contact & demographic information
  • A few short essay questions about your career and learning objectives
  • Your resume
  • A statement of support from your supervisor, professor, or colleague*

    *This statement may be completed by a colleague, current or former supervisor, professor, volunteer colleague or other professional contacts. Statements from family members will not be accepted. Please upload a statement as part of the online application.

    Please print/download your application for your records before you submit it. Once you submit your application, the SHRM Foundation will not be able to return it to you, in whole or in part, for any reason.

Selection Criteria

Applications are evaluated and scored by groups of SHRM volunteers and are reviewed by staff. The review committee will select individuals whom they believe are most likely to leverage this learning opportunity. They will seek candidates who are eager to learn and plan to apply the skills and knowledge gained to benefit their careers, their organizations, and their communities. HR professionals who are new to the field are encouraged to apply. All decisions are final.

Grant Distribution

If selected to receive a SHRM Foundation Inclusion Conference grant, a member of the SHRM Foundation team will work with the recipients on Inclusion Conference registration and hotel bookings.  Recipients are responsible for scheduling travel plans and submitting all itemized travel-related invoices/receipts not to exceed $500. (i.e., flight, meals, gas, tolls, taxi/Uber, etc.).

Please note, the SHRM Foundation does not reimburse for any fees or expenses incurred by applicants prior to being awarded the professional development grant. SHRM/SHRM Foundation employees or board members and the immediate family are not eligible to apply for SHRM Foundation Scholarships, Grants, or Awards.

Opens
Apr 11 2023 12:00 AM (EDT)
Deadline
Jun 7 2023 08:00 PM (EDT)