Curious how others handle Comparative Academic Conference Travel Funding — institutional grants barely cover flights for me. Any tips on stacking funder-specific travel policies with department support?
Best practices for funding international conference travel as an early-career researcher?
My department reimburses economy fares only, but our funder allows a small per-diem top-up — worth checking both policies before booking.
If you're presenting, some conferences offer reduced registration + travel bursaries for presenters from underfunded institutions — always check the conference website's equity page.