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The University International Council (UIC) encourages eligible Ohio University faculty on all campuses to apply for the Global Travel Fund (GTF) .
The GTF is a resource intended to support faculty (tenure-track or instructional faculty) who are carrying out scholarly and creative activities which require in-person international travel engagement. Examples of this engagement include, but are not limited to, conducting archival or field research overseas, paper presentations, and participating in scholarly forums.
Approved proposals may be funded for up to $1,000 for any travel-related expenses (airfare, trains, car, boat, hotel/lodging, registrations, etc.) for an international engagement. Only one GTF award can be utilized per applicant over a two-year period.
“I’d like to encourage all eligible faculty to apply for the Global Travel Fund to further the mission of internationalization of Ohio University. The application deadline for the next cycle is March 1 for travel in May or June,” said Dr. Vic Matta, chair of GTF and associate professor of analytics and information systems in the College of Business. The Office of Global Affairs is willing to assist faculty and staff with the process and can answer any questions. Awards are given out in designed cycles.
Fully completed applications and supporting cost quote materials are accepted for review based on deadlines which correspond to dates of travel are due at 11:59 p.m. during the following submission cycle dates:
- Cycle I: May 1 for travel starting in July or August
- Cycle II: July 1 for travel starting in September or October
- Cycle III: Sept. 1 for travel starting in November or December
- Cycle IV: Nov. 1 for travel starting in January or February
- Cycle V: Jan. 10 for travel starting in March or April
- Cycle VI: March 1 for travel starting in May or June
Additional guidelines, submission forms, and supporting University policy and resources pertaining to university-sponsored and international travel can be found at https://www.ohio.edu/oga/global-travel-fund . Contact the Office of Global Affairs at globalaffairs@ohio.edu with any questions.