The Mid-Year Research and Writing Conference aims not only to help Fellows improve writing, research, and presentation skills, but also to facilitate the timely completion of their dissertations.  Fellows present their research as well as articles submitted for publication in the FEF Journal of Interdisciplinary Research and then receive peer and professional reviews to help finalize their submissions.  Fellows also participate in workshops and seminars focusing on preparing for comprehensive examinations and developing, researching and writing dissertations. This year's Conference will provide insight on publishing in professional journals and will feature several editors from physical and social science journals who will share insiders’ perspectives on the process.

There is no registration fee for matriculating Fellows. All other attendees must pay a $60.00 conference registration fee due by February 12, 2010.

Lodging for matriculating McKnight Fellows is provided by FEF - DOUBLE OCCUPANCY ONLY. All matriculating students must register with the hotel if they stay at the hotel. Failure to do so will result in you being considered a NO SHOW, and you will be assessed a $60.00 fee to pay hotel costs. Those students choosing single room accommodations must contact the hotel directly and secure a room with a credit card. Please refer to our room block so you can get the reduced rate.  The Conference room rates are $119/single or double per night.  

To lessen your financial burden, after the Conference, all matriculating McKnight Fellows (ONLY) who reserve a single room, will receive a reimbursement check in the amount of $60. To obtain a reimbursement, please submit your request on the Official reimbursement form with the ORIGINAL hotel bill attached.  Note that all requests for reimbursement must be submitted by March 19, 2010. No exceptions.

All other attendees (non-matriculating students) should make their own reservations directly with the hotel prior to February 12, 2010, to ensure best hotel accommodations. Please refer to The FEF Conference room block when making your reservation.  

The hotel is located in Tampa, Florida, at the Tampa International Airport. Please utilize www.mapquest.com, maps.yahoo.com, or some other direction provider for door-to-door directions.  This printout must be included with your reimbursement form.

TRANSPORTATION (MATRICULATING FELLOWS ONLY)

Important: The FEF will pay ONLY the LOWER OF either a discounted air ticket, compact rental car with unlimited mileage, or mileage to and from the Conference as verified by the State of Florida Department of Transportation/Transportation Statistics Office Highway Mileage Chart and/or www.mapquest.com. Any expenses above and beyond the least expensive method of travel will not be covered by FEF.  Air travel should be booked at least 2 weeks prior to flight time.  Reimbursable rental cars require pre-approval by the FEF.

Original travel-related receipts are required for applicable reimbursement.  Please note the reimbursement due date of March 19, 2010.

CHILD CARE

The provision of child care services will depend upon demand. Please express your interest in child care services by filing your registration form by February 12, 2010. We cannot guarantee childcare services after the above deadline.

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