The University of Florida International Center (UFIC) Office of Global Learning is pleased to announce the availability of travel grants to attend international education conferences for faculty and staff. This funding opportunity is part of the mission of the Office of Global Learning. One of the many ways in which the Office of Global Learning is committed to improving the quality and diversity of international opportunities for undergraduate students is by investing in the professional development of the faculty and staff who teach and serve them.

This travel funding is intended to support UF faculty and staff in incorporating global learning into the curriculum. Therefore, applicants should only request funding to attend an approved international education conference (see list under “eligibility”) and/or to present on virtual exchange, international experiential learning, or study abroad programs. In the latter case, the conference must include a pedagogical focus, as attendance at purely academic conferences will not be considered for funding.

Eligibility

  • The award is open to all regular UF faculty (adjunct and visiting faculty are not eligible). UF staff who seek to improve or expand the global engagement capacity for undergraduate students in their units/departments are strongly encouraged to apply.
  • Graduate students and postdocs are not eligible.
  • This award is only available for the following approved conferences: AAC&U Global Learning, Forum on Education Abroad, WISE, NAFSA, International Virtual Exchange Conference (IVEC), Career-Integrated Global Learning Conference, and True North Intercultural Trainings.
  • Academic conferences are not eligible and will only be considered if applicants are attending the conference to present on their virtual exchange or other international experiential learning projects/study abroad programs. In these exceptional cases, the conference must include a pedagogical focus.
  • Please note: Individuals are eligible to receive a travel award only once. Under certain circumstances, the UFIC will consider providing funding for individuals who have already received an award if they have had a proposal accepted for the conference and/or their departments/units cover 50% of the cost of travel. Other exceptions may apply.

Program Requirements

  • Pre- and post-conference meetings
  • A brief follow-up trip report describing how participants plan to incorporate the knowledge acquired during the experience into their work
  • Availability to participate in promotional efforts for UFIC initiatives related to conference/presentation topic (e.g., contributing to newsletter article, information session, etc.)

Amount of Award

The amount of the award varies depending on the professional development opportunity. Generally, the following costs related to the professional development opportunity are covered:

  • Airfare and transportation
  • Hotel and lodging
  • Conference registration
  • Meals not covered by the conference

Due Dates

Rolling applications accepted throughout the academic year.

Proposal Preparation and Submission

Application package includes:

  • Name of UF faculty or staff and his/her department affiliation, along with a brief CV
  • Statement describing the anticipated benefits of attending the conference chosen.
  • A letter of endorsement from supervisor or Department Chair explaining how the professional opportunity aligns with the strategic vision for global engagement of the unit/department. 
  • Email your application to Paloma Rodriguez at prodriguez@ufic.ufl.edu

Questions?

Paloma Rodriguez
Director, Office of Global Learning
prodriguez@ufic.ufl.edu
(352) 294-3334