International Research-Related Travel Support

Consistent with the College's and the University's commitment to further internationalize research and curricula, we are pleased to announce a College of Liberal Arts program to support the international research activities of faculty. For some time the College has supported faculty travel to international conferences in which they participate. We believe this program should be extended to include support for international research activities as well.

Eligibility

Only tenured and tenure-track faculty in the College of Liberal Arts may apply.

Award Amounts

International conference participation support will continue with awards up to $750. For international research, awards up to $1000 are available.

Faculty may be able to make a case for pursuing relevant research interests in connection with participation in an international conference thus making efficient use of time and resources. In that event, faculty may follow “research travel” processes below and request support beyond the $750 maximum for the international conference.

Application Process

• Proposals for conferences and research should be submitted to the associate dean for research at any time during the fiscal year.
  
• Requests will be considered until budgeted funds are committed.
  
• For conference travel support, applications should include the following:
• • Request (destination, conference title) accompanied by invitation from the conference organizer(s) or a program page listing the applicant's name as a presenter.
  • Simple budget.
    

• For research travel support, applications should include the following:
• • Explanation of planned activity and how the trip relates to applicant's current and future research program (not to exceed one page).
  • Documentation that the proposed activity is grounded in an existing relationship/specific opportunity abroad (letter from department head or letter from international colleague or agency) and will significantly advance the work.
  • Simple budget.

Allocation Decisions

The dean's office will make allocation decisions for this program.