Trans-Border Institute Grants:
Faculty members, staff, and students are eligible for Trans-Border Institute Grants to support research and other projects and activities related to the U.S.-Mexican border and/or the U.S.-Mexican relationship. For more information, please see the Trans-Border Institute Web site.
International Opportunity Grants for Faculty, Staff and Administrators:
These grants are available to promote research and scholarship abroad as well as to help USD to internationalize its campus and curriculum by giving faculty and staff the opportunity to work on projects with their counterparts in other countries.
International Grant Applications
Please note, the next application process for Spring 2013 awards will begin on September 14, 2012.
Description
The fundamental purpose of the International Opportunities Grant program is to "internationalize" the USD campus and curriculum by exposing faculty, staff and administrators to different cultures through foreign travel. The grants are intended to encourage the development of professional relationships, promote research and scholarship abroad. The current grant pool is $70,000. The International Advisory Council will evaluate proposals on the strength of their connection to the international mission of the university and to the perceived benefit towards increasing a the applicant's international understanding. The Council will look at how the international experience is applicable to the staff member’s area of expertise and professional development within their field. For faculty members, the Council will consider how the international experience is applicable to teaching and research, and will examine a trip's usefulness for internationalizing the curriculum and building a scholar's long-term international research agenda, including publications.
Selection Criteria
The primary criterion of judgment will be the excellence of the proposal and the thoughtfulness given to its applicability to teaching, research, and publication on international themes as well as its connection to the international mission and goals of USD . Research scholars conducting ongoing investigation may apply for repeated support provided that they can demonstrate substantial progress on previous trips, evidence of publications, and a deepened understanding of other cultures and/or international problems.
IOG applicants whose acceptance to a conference or panel is still pending approval or confirmation at the time of IOG deadlines are encouraged to apply for an IOG. These applicants should submit letter of acceptance as soon as it is available. Funding may be granted to these applicants contingent upon receipt of proof of acceptance.
Eligibility
All tenure-track, tenured and full-time contract faculty are eligible to apply. All Full-time USD staff and administrators are eligible to apply. However, applicants can generally be funded once per fiscal year. New applicants are strongly encouraged to apply.
Application Process
Applicants must use the official application form and answer all questions completely, including a description of the anticipated expenses and funding from other sources. Please access the application and guidelines and submit electronically to Kelli Bagley, Executive Assistant to the Associate Provost for International Affairs.
Upcoming Grant Schedule |
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| Travel Jan 1 - June 30, 2013 | Travel July 1 - Dec 31, 2013 | |
| Call for proposals | September 14 | February 8 |
| Deadline for submission | October 19 | March 15 |
| Announcement of awards | November 19 | April 22 |
Follow-up
Upon submission of receipts, recipients of the grant will be asked to provide a brief written summary of their trip, including how the experience will be incorporated into the internationalization of USD. Recipients will be expected to share their experience via a short, informal presentation in an open forum as well as actively participate in International Education Week in November.
Amounts of Funding
The Council may fund up to a maximum of $2,500 per person for each proposal (average funding for the last round of grant recipients was approximately $1,600). Some preference may be given to new projects and research. Repeat funding is possible, however not within the same fiscal year. In the event there are funds remaining, the committee will consider additional requests.
IOG Funding Procedure:
Reimbursable expenses, Reimbursement Process & Policy
IOG receipts must be submitted to the International Center along with an expense report 10 days upon return to San Diego or by the end of the funding round (whichever is first).
IOG funding will NOT cover per diems based solely on the per diem rate of the visiting county. Meals receipts are required for reimbursement. We strongly encourage IOG recipients to use their funding to cover the costs of: airfare, conference fees, hotel fees & research materials (please include business purpose when submitting the receipts for these materials). All receipts must be submitted taped to a blank 8 ½ x11 sheet with a one sentence clarification describing the business purpose next to each receipt. If purchased in a foreign currency, a currency conversion printout from Oanda will also be required unless a credit card statement can provide this. Please submit the original receipts to Kelli Bagley in the International Center.
Hotel and airfare purchased with a personal credit card cannot be reimbursed until AFTER your return from your travels. However, if you purchase hotel and/or airfare using the USD Travel and Entertainment Card, these expenses can be paid off prior to travel and upon submission of actual receipts and the USD visa card statement. The International Center will reconcile your USD visa bill for IOG travel related expenses. Please note that regardless of the way in which you purchase hotel and airfare, you will be asked to submit your hotel receipts and boarding pass which will serve as proof of travel.
A third option to book travel is through USD’s travel agency, Global Point. If you purchase hotel or flights through Global Point, the International Center will provide POETS information for your purchase.
For more information please consult Procurement’s reimbursement policies and procedures.
Contact Information
Please contact Kelli Bagley for additional information.
| Grants Awarded | ||
|---|---|---|
| 2012-2013 Recipients | Fall 2012 | Spring 2013 |
| 2011-2012 Recipients | Fall 2011 | Spring 2012 |
| 2010-2011 Recipients | Fall 2010 | Spring 2011 |
| 2009-2010 Recipients | Fall 2009 | Spring 2010 |
| 2008-2009 Recipients | Fall 2008 | Spring 2009 |
