International Travel Grants
- International Grant Programs
- Activities Supported by Travel Grants
- Grantee Obligations
- Health and Safety
Questions should be referred to Mark Schneider or 612-626-8792.
International Grant Programs
Office of International Programs (OIP)
The International Travel Grants are supported by the University of Minnesota central administration and
are available to faculty with regular (tenured and tenure-track) appointments. Funds from this program may be awarded to professional/administrative staff at the discretion of OIP. Academic staff applicants must be engaged in activities considered essential to the development of international educational programs at the University. Departments may also submit proposals that include broader involvement.
Grants are made each academic term. For individuals, grants generally range from $1,000 to $1,500. To receive an OIP grant, the faculty member should show that some level of matching funds are confirmed from another institutional source, such as a department, college, professional society, foundation, or government agency. In-kind support from a host institution will also be considered to meet the matching-fund requirement.
Departmental projects, or those involving more than one faculty member, may be funded at a higher level.
Activities Supported by Travel Grants
The following categories are supported:
- Collaborative research, service, or technical assistance projects with foreign colleagues.
- Educational exchanges with foreign institutions that will enhance the international character of the University. This category includes the possibility of supporting travel and expenses of University of Minnesota faculty as well as faculty from foreign institutions, but does not support travel on an ongoing basis.
- Projects that enhance the internationalization of curricula including planning trips for study abroad programs. (Expenses for faculty while leading a program are not eligible.)
- Individual research of an international nature.
- Seminars, lectures, conferences, exhibits, etc., of international scope held at the University of Minnesota involving international scholars from outside the University.
- Participation in professional international
conferences or meetings that are held outside the United States. Preference
will be given to conferences that are linked to the strategic goals
of the college or unit, joint presentations with international colleagues,
or conferences that have the potential for developing longer-term relationships
or projects.
Grantee Obligations
The grantee should submit a report on the project to the Office of International Programs within 30 days of completion. It need not be lengthy and may be a copy of a report that fulfills the requirements of other grants supporting the activity.
Receipts for travel and other expenses must be provided when claiming or documenting costs.
Health and Safety
MEDEX: All faculty and staff who participate in any of the University’s health insurance plans are covered by the MEDEX Emergency Medical Assistance Program, which provides worldwide emergency medical assistance—including assistance with emergency evacuations and repatriations—and other travel assistance services when 150 or more miles away from home.
State Department Resources: Destination-specific health and safety information is available on the U.S. Department of State’s website, specifically consular information sheets, public announcements, and travel warnings.
Travel Resources: Additional travel resources are available through the University’s International Directory.
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