Current Graduate Students

Travel Grants for Current Students


Graduate and undergraduate students in the Horticulture program at the University of Georgia may apply to receive travel funding. Undergraduate students with a minor in Horticulture may submit an application, but preference will be given to Horticulture majors. Prospective or recently accepted graduate students may also apply for a travel grant to visit the Horticulture Department at UGA.

  • For existing students to receive funding, the student must be presenting research at a regional, national, or international conference.
  • Attaching the abstract and/or acceptance letter for an upcoming presentation is encouraged, if applicable.
  • Awards are need-based and will only serve as a reimbursement of actual expenses.

To Complete Your Travel Grant Application:

Current graduate or undergraduate students

  1. Complete and submit the Travel Grant Application Form.
  2. Once the application is submitted, the Department Head is automatically notified for review.

 

Horticulture Travel Grant Application Deadlines
Travel Dates Request Deadline
July 1 - September 30 June 10
October 1 - December 31 September 10
January 1 - March 31 December 10
April 1 - June 30 March 10

Director of Graduate Studies

Savithri Nambeesan
Savithri Nambeesan Associate Research Scientist; Emphasis: Ripening & post-harvest physiology
Horticulture

Horticulture Graduate Student Association Officers

HGSA President

Autumn Burnett
Autumn Burnett PhD GRA, Vegetable production (Dr. Coolong, advisor)
Horticulture

HGSA Vice President - Athens

Johnathan Pulliam
Johnathan Pulliam PhD GRA, Organic vegetable production (Dr. Cassity-Duffey, advisor)
Horticulture

Vice President - Tifton

Noel Thomas
Noel Thomas MS GRA, Peanut breeding (Dr. Nankar, advisor
Horticulture

HGSA Tifton Campus & International Representative

Natalia Espinoza
Natalia Espinoza PhD GRA, Blueberry (Dr. Rubio Ames, advisor)
Horticulture

HGSA Athens Campus & International Representative

Ania Granadino Espinal
Ania Granadino Espinal MS GRA, Pomology, fruit growth & developmental physiology (Dr. Malladi, advisor)
Horticulture

HGSA Treasurer

Ashley Sorrow
Ashley Sorrow MS GRA, Blueberry & molecular biology (Drs. Malladi & Nambeesan, co-advisors)
Horticulture

HGSA Secretary

Selvin Ramos
Selvin Ramos PhDGRA, Peach production (Dr. Chavez, advisor)
Horticulture

HGSA Public Relations

Bijaya Ghimire
Bijaya Ghimire PhD GRA, Viticulture (Dr. Lowder, advisor)
Horticulture