Faculty Research Travel Fund
Western Michigan University’s Faculty Research Travel Fund supports faculty travel to present research or creative work at professional meetings, enhancing the university’s research visibility and scholarly engagement.
Funder: Western Michigan University (https://wmich.edu)
Due Dates: Rolling (apply before or within 30 days after travel)
Funding Amounts: Up to $1,200 per eligible faculty member per fiscal year for 1 or 2 trips; reimbursed for actual, allowable expenses.
Summary: Supports WMU faculty travel to present research or creative works at professional meetings to promote scholarly dissemination.
Key Information: Only board-appointed WMU faculty are eligible; strict submission deadlines apply.
Description
The Faculty Research Travel Fund (FRTF) at Western Michigan University provides financial assistance to faculty for travel related to the dissemination of scholarly or creative work. The fund is designed to support faculty presenting research results, exhibiting creative works, or performing at professional meetings and venues. The program aims to enhance the university’s research profile by encouraging faculty to share their work broadly. The fund is overseen by the Office of Research and Innovation, in collaboration with a faculty liaison and the Research Policies Council.
