The VRA offers funding opportunities to support projects, internships, conference travel, and other professional development activities.

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Announcing the VRA 2024 Travel Awards Recipients! ✈

The VRA Travel Awards Committee is pleased to announce the recipients of Travel Awards for the 2024 VRA conference in Minneapolis, MN.

Announcing the VRA 2024 Travel Awards! ✈

We are delighted to announce that VRA Travel Awards are available for attendance at the 2024 VRA conference in Minneapolis, October 8-10, 2024! The application submission deadline is July 8 at 11:59 pm EDT​. The list of recipients will be announced on the VRA listserv the week of July 31.

Internship Award

The Internship Award provides financial support for graduate students preparing for a career in visual resources and image management.

Travel Awards

The VRA offers several awards to assist member attendance at the VRA Annual Conference. The goal of the Travel Awards Program is to encourage and support conference attendance by both new members/conference attendees and veteran members/attendees. 

Professional Development Grant

The Professional Development Grant supports professional development in the field of visual resources and cultural heritage information management. The grant can be used to participate in a professional development opportunity of the grantee’s choosing.

Project Grant

The Project Grant supports projects in the field of visual resources and image management. Funds may be used for stand-alone projects, pilots or start-up financing for larger projects, or for a component of a larger project.