The Center for Global Engagement is launching a new International Travel Fund, a program within the President’s Global Impact Fund, with applications opening May 1 and fund distribution starting July 1.
The International Travel Fund supports faculty, postdoctoral scholars, and eligible students to engage in international research activities that may generate new collaborations, strengthen existing partnerships, or advance scholarly work. The fund is intended to supplement other available resources to ensure that priority is given to applicants with limited resources for global engagement.
Funds are intended to support:
- Travel to international conferences where the applicant has an accepted abstract, panel or speaking engagement, or leadership role (i.e. moderation)
- Visits to international collaborators with a formal invitation and a clearly defined purpose. This is not intended to support existing, ongoing partnerships but rather stimulate new ones.
Projects that align with the program’s purpose will be funded on a rolling basis subject to availability of funding.
Up to $5,000 per award may be given to be used for conference registration, transportation (airfare, ground transportation), and lodging. Other reasonable travel-related costs may be considered if clearly justified. All expenses must comply with the UMB Policy on Business Travel for UMB Employees and Nonemployees.
If you have any questions, contact Nick Cortina.