Funder: Tulane University
Due Dates (Anticipated): March 2027 (Summer travel) | July 2027 (Fall travel) | October 2027 (Spring travel)
Funding Amounts: Up to $1,000 per award; approximately five awards per term
Summary: Supports Tulane faculty travel to international conferences, biennales, and arts festivals for professional development.
Key Information: Open to full-time, regular, tenure-track Tulane faculty; applications cannot be accepted or approved after travel is completed.
Description
Tulane University’s Committee on Research, in conjunction with the Provost’s Office, provides travel support for faculty professional development at international venues. The program supports participation in international conferences, biennales, and arts festivals, with preference given to applicants accepted to present a talk at an international conference. Faculty presenting posters, serving as session chairs, or participating as discussants may also apply.
The grant emphasizes activities that advance faculty careers and professional visibility. Review considers the significance and professional impact of the event, invited presentations, potential press coverage, and the benefits for faculty development. The Provost’s Office also assesses the reasonableness of proposed travel costs and the availability of other travel resources.
