Book Stipends

Financial support to reimburse "AGEP-eligible" students for a portion of the costs associated with their purchase of course or project-related books, supplies, software, etc.

1. All enrolled "AGEP-eligible" graduate students (doctoral and master´s) may apply for reimbursement of the costs of course or project-related books, supplies, software, etc., up to a maximum of $150 per semester (fall and spring only), however 1st and 2nd year PhD students may request up to $300 per semester (fall and spring only) with a copy of their course syllabus. Books and other study/project items must be related to the students´ major area of study.

2. Original receipts for allowed items, must be brought (not mailed) to the AGEP Office, E1340 Melville Library.

3. Students must have an AGEP Registration form on file with the AGEP office

4. Receipts are due before the last day of the semester in which the request is for

Conference Travel Support

Important Note for Students Regarding Travel Awards: Effective July 1, 2008 both Conference Travel Award programs will now issue a call for applications on a biannual basis, with each call being active for six months in synchronization with the fiscal year calendar. A priority deadline date will be established for each call. Applications received by the priority deadline will be reviewed first. All applications received after the priority deadline date will be reviewed and considered on a rolling basis, based upon availability of funds. Contact the AGEP office for deadline dates.

Financial support to assist in meeting the allowable costs of an enrolled "AGEP-eligible" doctoral or master´s student´s attendance at an appropriate professional conference or meeting related to his/her studies. Such travel and other conference expense support under the program will be limited to a total of $1,200 in allowable costs per conference/meeting; one (1) conference per calendar year per doctoral student and one (1) conference per master´s student over the duration of study (time spent as an enrolled student at Stony Brook University). Standard Research Foundation travel policies and reimbursement limits will apply, and original receipts and other customary documentation will be expected at the time reimbursement of expenses is sought by the student. The form to be used in requesting such support can be found here. Under this category of support the following additional conditions will apply:

1. All students must be registered with the AGEP program.

2. Enrolled "AGEP-eligible" master´s students will not be eligible for such financial support for conference/meeting attendance until their third semester of study.

3. The student does not have to be on the conference/meeting program (e.g., giving a paper or presentation; serving on a panel, etc.) to qualify for such support in their first four semesters of study. Thereafter, it is highly preferred that the student be an active participant in the conference.

4. Students who will be accompanied by a Stony Brook University faculty member from their academic department/program will be given priority for such financial support of conference/meeting attendance.

5. A master´s student will be able to receive financial support under this category only once during the course of his/her master´s program.

6. A doctoral student will be able to receive financial support under this category only once per calendar during the course of his/her doctoral program.

7. There are some limitations to international travel, therefore it is required that those requesting international travel meet face to face with the AGEP program staff to determine the best way to navigate those limitations.

8. This financial assistance for conference travel does not include events sponsored by SUNY AGEP, including those at SUNY Albany, SUNY Binghamton and SUNY Buffalo. Attendance at SUNY AGEP sponsored events may be funded separately and will not count against the student´s conference travel.

Writing to Win

Writing to Win Workshop is designed to help graduate students prepare fellowship applications and graduate school personal statements. The application process is a demanding one but we are fortunate to have Dr. Windsor Aguirre, Daniel Moen, Abagail Cahill, all from the Department of Ecology & Evolution, and Nilsson Holguin from Biomedical Engineering serving as instructors this year. The informational sessions have already passed but if you would still like to participate in the Writing to Win Workshops, please contact the AGEP office.

Community of Student Mentors (CSM)

The Center for Inclusive Education is now accepting applications for mentors and mentees who would like to participate in the Community of Student Mentors Program (CSM). The CSM program is an opportunity for senior level and entering graduate students in the same or similar academic programs to forge relationships centered on the sharing of experiential knowledge and support of one another in successful academic progression. Building on the successes of the previous AGEP Community of Science Mentors program (AGEP-CSM), the Community of Student Mentors program is expanded to include those graduate students in the humanities and social sciences who would also be interested in developing a peer to peer mentoring relationship with fellow graduate students.

Applications for both senior level graduate student mentors and entering graduate student mentees are available here.

• CSM Mentor Application
• CSM Mentee Registration Form

Community Building Activities

Activities throughout the academic year to enrich the academic environment and provide opportunities for students to network with each other such as monthly socials, fall orientations/welcome receptions, and workshops on topics such as communicating scientific research and securing internships. Keep checking our website for the latest news and activities.

Study Networks

AGEP provides Academic services in the form of tutoring, structured study groups, and summer workshops. Please contact our office for more information.