Funding Opportunity Announcement: Faculty Travel Grant for FY2024

Overview

The Research & Innovation Faculty Travel Grant program supports faculty in funding travel and related expenses that further research, creative, or scholarly activities. Awards support travel with clear outcomes linked to the University's strategic goals.

Key Dates

• April 3, 2026 by 5 p.m., Pacific Time (FY27 spring)
• Aug. 31, 2026 by 5 p.m., Pacific Time (FY27 fall)
• Jan. 29, 2027

Award Amounts

• International travel: $1,500
• Domestic travel: $1,000

Eligibility

• One proposal per deadline
• One award for domestic travel every two years
• One award for international travel every three years

Allowable Expenses

• Conference registration
• Airline costs
• Ground transportation
• Hotel costs
• Per diem

Review Criteria

• Clarity of proposed travel description
• Clear short-term and long-term outcomes and impact for research, creative, or scholarly activities
• Persuasive explanation of alignment with University, college, or department strategic goals

Award Administration

Notifications of funding will be made by email from the Associate Vice President for Research via InfoReady within two weeks after receipt of the review committee's recommendation. Funds must be spent within the fiscal year stipulated in the award email. Awardees must respond to an annual survey on award outcomes.

How to Apply

Submit proposals online via InfoReady Review. A budget is not required with the application, but all funds requested must be used in allowable travel categories. Questions should be emailed to [email protected].