Instructions for Conference Application
Please read carefully before filling the form.
These instructions are to serve as a guide to all applicants in filling of the conference application forms. Please note that the general conditions detailed are requirements expected from all applicants who participate in conferences, workshops and/or congresses.
For additional information, refer to Recorder No. 258 June, 2003 Vol. 35 No. 13
General Conditions
- Applications should be made at least two (2) months before the start of the conferences, workshops and/or congresses.
- Application shall be made to the Chairman of the Research and Conferences Committee through the Head of Department, Dean and Provost.
- The research and conference application form should be filled with a copy of the invitation letter and any relevant information about the Conference attached to the application.
- Consideration will be given to applicants who are presenting papers/posters/exhibits and these must have been accepted by the organizers of the conferences, workshops and/or congresses.
- An abstract of the accepted paper/poster/exhibit should be attached to the application.
- After the conference, workshop and/or congress, participant should within one (1) month upon return, submit a minimum of one-page report of his/her participation to the Head/Dean (if he/she is a Dean/Director , to the VC) with a copy to the Secretary, Research and Conference Committee.
- Where the participant presented a paper at the Conference, the Department/Faculty/College shall assist the participant to organize a workshop for staff and students of the Department.
Section A-D
- All items in this section must be clearly filled/typed with no omissions.
- The Head of Department and/or Dean, and the Provost MUST complete and sign the sections B, C, and D respectively for the application to be considered valid.
- Support sought in the form of air ticket should be substantiated with a minimum of three (3) invoices detailing the airlines and cost of ticket.
- Any other form of financial support sought from the University (such as conference fees, accommodation, commutation etc) must be backed with evidence.
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