Faculty Awards and Travel Grants
Provost Academic Travel Award
The Provost Academic Travel Award program has been established to provide financial assistance for faculty members who present or participate in academic conferences. Applications will not be accepted from faculty members who are only attending the meeting.
Application Process
All Provost Academic Travel Awards Applications will be reviewed by a faculty committee. Funding is competitive and the recommendation of the committee will be submitted to the Provost for final approval. Approval of the travel award is contingent on the availability of funds.
- Applicants should complete an online application form.
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Applications will be reviewed by a faculty committee after the application deadline. An email will be sent to applicants to notify them of the committee’s decision.
- If a faculty member is recommended for the Provost Academic Travel Award, he/she must complete the process through the Chrome River Travel and Expense System.
- If needed, the Lodging Exemption Form should be included with the Travel Authorization Form.
- After travel is completed (within 10 business days), a faculty member must complete and submit the online Provost Travel Award Activity Report with the appropriate receipts.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who is eligible to apply?
Faculty members presenting at recognized academic conferences are eligible.
What expenses are covered?
Registration fees, transportation, lodging, and meals are reimbursable up to $2,000.
What are the application steps?
Complete the online form, include a detailed abstract, and submit it thirty days before the travel date.
How soon will I know if I’m approved?
Applications are reviewed promptly, and decisions are communicated within two weeks.
What reporting is required post-travel?
Faculty must submit the Provost Travel Award Post Activity Report summarizing outcomes and email copies of all receipts for reimbursement to lnoel-batiste@vsu.edu
Can funds be used for attending workshops?
No, funding is reserved for presenting faculty or those actively contributing to conference programming. Only Title III Faculty Travel funds can be used for conference attendance.