Global Travel Fund supports international travel-related costs for faculty

The University International Council (UIC) encourages eligible faculty to apply for the Global Travel Fund (GTF) to support international research, paper presentation, and other scholarly or creative activities. The next submission cycle deadline is Jan. 10, to support travel starting in March or April 2022.

The GTF, administered by the UIC, supports the internationalization of Ohio University on all campuses through scholarly and creative endeavors overseas by faculty (tenure-track or instructional faculty).

Applications may be submitted to the GTF for support of international research, paper presentation, and other international scholarly or creative activities that are approved by the applicant's department or school and college, and can earn up to $750. Priority will be given to those who are carrying out scholarly and creative activities internationally such as participating in an international scholarly forums or conducting archival or field research overseas. Applications may include any travel-related expenses (airfare, trains, car, boat, lodging, etc.) for the international trip. Only one award can be received per applicant over a two-year period.

“I’d like to encourage all eligible faculty to apply for the Global Travel Fund to further the mission of internationalization of Ohio University,” Dr. Vic Matta, chair of GTF and associate professor of analytics and information systems at the College of Business, said. “The team at Global Affairs are willing to assist you with the process and any questions you might have.”

Applications are currently being accepted for review and deadlines correspond to dates of travel and are due at 4 p.m. to globalaffairs@ohio.edu during the following submission cycle dates:

• Cycle I: May 1 for travel starting in July or August
• Cycle II: July 1 for travel starting in September or October
• Cycle III: Sept. 1 for travel starting in November or December
• Cycle IV: Nov. 1 for travel starting in January or February
• Cycle V: Jan. 10 for travel starting in March or April
• Cycle VI: March 1 for travel starting in May or June

Additional guidelines, submission forms, and supporting University policy and resources pertaining to University-sponsored and international travel can be found at https://www.ohio.edu/oga/global-travel-fund. Contact the Office of Global Affairs at globalaffairs@ohio.edu with any questions.