International Research & Creative Activity Travel Funds

Purpose:
The purpose of the International Research & Creative Activity Travel Grant, sponsored with funds from the President’s Office, is to assist faculty in their scholarly and creative activities (research endeavors). Funds can be used to present research at conferences, collect data, or conduct exploratory investigations outside of the United States. Individual awards will be up to $1,000 (NOTE: requests for less than $100 will not be considered). Junior faculty are strongly encouraged to apply. Applications are for travel taken between January 1, 2008 – June 30, 2008. No funds will be expended without evidence of actual research travel and funds will not be carried-over for any reason.

Eligibility: All full-time, tenure-track faculty, librarians, and academic counselors (Unit 3) are eligible for this award.

Awards: The FDC Intramural Awards Subcommittee will recommend recipients to the Vice President for Academic Affairs for a maximum of $1,000. Faculty may also apply for these funds retroactively for a trip that has already occurred within the previous semester.

Review Process:
Proposals will be evaluated by the faculty committee based on the following criteria:
(1) An adequate description of the research activity (nature & scope)
(2) The professional significance of the research activity
(3) The anticipated benefit(s) from participation (how it will enhance research and/or teaching)
(4) The degree of participation
(5) Evidence of support from the Dean and Department Chair

APPLICATION INFORMATION: Click here for an application form for the International Research & Creative Activity Travel Fund program.

NOTE: The application requires a commitment from the participant, if requested, to be involved in a presentation at CSUF on the award topic.

Deadline
The deadline is Monday, March 17, 2008, by 5:00 p.m. All proposals must be submitted (4 copies) by the deadline; late applications will not be accepted. Do NOT submit electronically.