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The Global Travel Fund (GTF) supports ÍÃ×ÓÏÈÉú University faculty and staff whose travel contributes to the internationalization of ÍÃ×ÓÏÈÉú University and can include travel for research, professional development, conference presentations, or international partnership development. The GTF is now the single source for faculty support from Global Initiatives, combining resources from both the prior Faculty Development Fund and the Philip and Elaina Hampton Fund for Faculty International Initiatives.

Funded travel must be allowable under ÍÃ×ÓÏÈÉú travel guidelines beginning on or after June 1, 2021. We encourage all University travelers to get vaccinated before traveling and be familiar with the COVID-19 protocols and health requirements in the country you will be visiting.

Questions regarding the GTF can be directed to Karla Guinigundo.

Guidelines

The following guidelines are used when reviewing requests for GTF travel funding:

1. Applicants must be full-time faculty/staff at ÍÃ×ÓÏÈÉú University and not in any "visiting" capacity.
2. Grantees cannot receive funding in two consecutive academic years.
3. Priority for GTF is given to applicants making their first-ever professional trip abroad.
4. GTF funding for faculty/staff will match Department and/or Divisional support up to $500.

Procedures

1. All requests should be made electronically . Requests are to include the completed application form, an estimated budget of travel costs, and a copy of the letter(s) of invitation, if applicable.
2. Requests for GTF funding will be reviewed at the beginning of each month, with award letters being distributed by the 15th of the month.
3. If approved, an electronic award letter will be sent to the applicant from Global Initiatives and copied to the departmental and divisional contact persons provided.
4. For international travel, all ÍÃ×ÓÏÈÉú faculty and staff are strongly encouraged to purchase supplemental GeoBlue Insurance.
5. GTF funds are provided on a reimbursement basis. A travel expense report must be submitted through the Chrome River travel and expense system within 30 days following the completion of travel. See your department administrator if you need assistance submitting a travel expense report.
6. If your travel plans change, please inform Karla Guinigundo as soon as possible so that funds can be allocated to someone else.