We apply for two initial funding cycles at $62k each (see
appendix C). We think MYRES should be supported not as a
general conference but as a combination of a long-term educational
effort, meeting series, and a program that results in a tangible
structure for the dissemination of scientific progress. With such
funding, MYRES will aim to cover most costs for accommodation and
travel expenses for all participants. We believe this is important so
that conference attendance is not tied to the individual advisor's
consent or attached to PI-rights. We will aim to reduce the on-site
costs as much as possible, forgoing lavish accommodations so that we
can achieve a broad attendance base that is not limited to privileged
departments. All participants will, however, have to pay a token fee
of $99 to avoid the possibly detrimental effects of an all-free event
on the expectations of everybody involved. The $7,425 raised from the
participants' contributions in this way will be used to pay for
miscellaneous expenses (computer parts, last minute costs,
supplemental travel support for European keynote lecturers, etc.), any
surplus will be reinvested in the long term efforts of MYRES ( e.g. web site maintenance). The additional income from the token
fees is not reflected in the detailed budget for MYRES, which is
listed in appendix C. We should be able to achieve the
goals of funding housing, food, and travel expenses for 75
participants at a rate of
$710/person/meeting.