FACULTY FOREIGN TRAVEL AWARDS

I. Overview

The goal of this program is to enhance WFUHS faculty access to scientific meetings and other scientific and clinical activities overseas. The program is open to all levels of faculty who justify the need for foreign travel, either to help advance their research goals and standing, or for clinicians who wish to learn a new technique or practice skill. Justification for travel funds should include evidence that the applicant does not have other existing sources of travel funds, either extramural or departmental.  These grants provide funds not to exceed $1,500, although these funds can be combined with other sources. There is one application deadline for this mechanism, typically in early spring.  Deadlines

II. Instructions and Guidelines for Faculty Foreign Travel Awards 

A. General Guidelines

The type font width used for the grant must be a minimum of 15 characters per inch (e.g., Arial 11 points or larger), with no less than 0.5-inch margins (left, right, upper and lower). The header should contain the applicant’s last name and first name; the footer should contain page numbers. A PDF file of the proposal should be transmitted by e-mail to: pgatsis@wfubmc.edu. 

B. Organization of Faculty Foreign Travel Grants  

1. Cover Form  Faculty Foreign Travel Cover Form 

2. Narrative: Describe the foreign travel and its purpose(s), including its contribution to your career development.  (Not to exceed two pages) 

3. Budget: Provide an itemized budget.  If travel cost exceeds $1500, identify other sources of funds that will be combined with the Faculty Foreign Travel Award. 

4. Curriculum Vitae 

5. Supplemental Documentation: Provide meeting descriptions, invitation letters, or other relevant documentation from meeting organizers and/or host facility.

III. Review Criteria for Faculty Foreign Travel   

Applications requesting funds for foreign travel will be reviewed administratively by the Office of Research in conjunction with the IRSC committee chairs. Applications will be evaluated and scored based on evidence of need for IRSC funds and the extent to which the proposed travel will enhance the applicant's research goals, scientific standing, and/or clinical practice skills. The following travel scenarios are listed from lowest to highest priority, although other travel scenarios that satisfy the overall goals of the program are also acceptable:

1. Attend a meeting outside the country to enhance knowledge.  

2. Attend a meeting outside the country to present an abstract or poster, or give an oral presentation.

3. Attend a meeting outside the country as an invited speaker. 

4. Attend a meeting outside the country in any of the above categories, but also includes visiting another institution to present a seminar, work in another scientist’s lab, or work on a collaborative research project or manuscript.

IV. Post-Award Considerations 

Travel should occur within the timeframe outlined in the application. Any change in travel requires prior approval of the Office of Research.