Guidelines for International Studies Grants 

International Studies Grants are available for faculty through the Faculty Development Committee. Historically, grants were awarded for faculty to participate in the International Studies Program through the University of Southern Mississippi (USM).* However, faculty may submit proposals to participate in programs other than those sponsored by the University of Southern Mississippi. The Committee will also consider proposals seeking funding for travel to present papers at international conferences, to engage in collaborative research and for other academically significant forms of faculty development.

The grants will be allocated using the following guidelines:

• Only full-time faculty are eligible (adjuncts and VME faculty may not apply).
• The maximum award per annum is $3500.
• Applicants must submit a proposal (two pages, plus appendices) that includes:
1. a clear statement of purpose
2. appropriate supporting documentation (see below)
3. a statement explaining how the grant will enhance your research, teaching and/or scholarly agenda
4. a letter of support from your department head or dean
5. a detailed budget
• In addition to the proposal applicants must complete the application form (linked below)
• Incomplete application will not be accepted.
• Confirmation will be sent to applicants via email acknowledging receipt of packet.
• Funds must be expended and all travel vouchers processed by August 28. Failure to submit by deadline will result in loss of funding.
• Foreign Travel Policy

If participating in an organized international studies program, provide an original brochure that provides pertinent information, including program costs, dates of travel, and courses offered. The Committee will give preference to these requests.

If presenting a paper at an international conference, provide a letter of acceptance and/or a copy of the conference program with your name listed as a presenter.

If engaging in collaborative research, provide evidence of prior collaboration, such as previous co-authored publications, conference presentations, working papers, etc.

All applications must be complete & received by the deadline. An application will not be considered complete unless the packet contains confirmation or verification of activity. If the applicant has not received confirmation, an explanation must be provided in the cover letter. The confirmation document must be provided as soon as possible. All awards, even if approved by the committee, will not be granted or paid until a confirmation document is received.

STATEMENT:

Grants are competitive and awarded based on information provided in the application.  Grant awards are application specific and cannot be transferred from one event/location/purpose to another without prior approval from the Faculty Development Committee. 

Click here to get the Application Form


*Information on the USM Programs is available from Dr. Kenneth Clinton
at the International Studies Program, SS 220, 903-468-6041

Application Deadline:

Fall deadline: October 3, 2008 - 5:00 p.m.
Spring deadline: March 6, 2009 - 5:00 p.m. | Application

Direct questions and clarification requests:

Robin Anne Reid
Professor, Literature and Languages
Texas A&M University-Commerce
Commerce TX 75429
903.886.5268 (work)
903.886.5980 (fax)
Robin_Reid@tamu-commerce.edu

Send completed applications to the Provost's Office , BA 280