Scholars' Travel Fund
The Scholars' Travel Fund by the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign supports faculty presenting original research or creative work at academic conferences.
Funder: University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign
Due Dates: August 5, 2026 | September 2, 2026 | October 7, 2026 | November 4, 2026 | December 2, 2026 | January 6, 2027 | February 3, 2027 | March 3, 2027 | April 7, 2027 | May 5, 2027 | June 2, 2027
Funding Amounts: $350–$1,950 for travel (amount varies by destination); $500 for virtual conferences; typically supports one or two trips per fiscal year, depending on faculty rank.
Summary: Supports UIUC faculty presenting original research or creative work at academic conferences with partial travel funding.
Key Information: Application due by 3:00 p.m. on deadline date; eligibility and trip limits vary by faculty rank and available discretionary funds.
Description
The Scholars' Travel Fund (STF), administered by the Campus Research Board at the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign, provides partial financial support for eligible faculty members who are presenting original scholarly research or creative work at academic conferences and disciplinary meetings. The program aims to foster professional engagement and enhance the visibility of UIUC research and creative achievements by subsidizing travel costs to domestic, international, and virtual conferences. A pilot expansion (SF-STF) also supports specialized faculty in targeted units.
