Faculty Research Travel Fund
Internal — Western Michigan University only
Faculty Research Travel Fund supports Western Michigan University faculty travel to professional meetings to share research, exhibit or perform creative work, and advance scholarship.
Funder: Western Michigan University
Due Dates: Before travel (application) | Within 30 days after travel (reimbursement documents) | May 15, 2027 (final release to held requests)
Funding Amounts: Up to $1,350 per faculty member for one or two meetings in FY 2026–27, subject to available funds
Summary: Supports WMU bargaining-unit faculty travel to professional meetings to present research, exhibit or perform creative work, or advance scholarship.
Key Information: Applicants must hold board-appointed faculty rank in WMU’s bargaining unit when the research or creative activity is presented.
Description
Western Michigan University’s Faculty Research Travel Fund (FRTF) supports travel to high-caliber professional meetings that promote research, scholarship, and creative activities. It provides assistance for reporting original or applied research, exhibiting or performing creative works, and attending meetings, conferences, or forums of professional organizations. Support also covers serving as a mentor for a student presenter and eligible virtual conference registration.
The Office of Research and Innovation (ORI) administers the fund under Article 34.2.1 of the WMU-AAUP Agreement. The program recognizes papers, presentations, exhibitions, and performances as tangible evidence of scholarly and creative activity. It supplements departmental professional development budgets rather than replacing them.
