Global Studies Student Travel Fund

Offering Unit

Deadline

Rolling Basis. Please email Elaine Linn at eel58@pitt.edu upon submission of application.

About the Opportunity

The Global Studies Center grants funds for students enrolled in our certificate or BPhil programs to support travel-related costs to attend or present at relevant conferences, workshops or symposiums, or for conducting research related to their global focus. The funds are limited to travel in the United States and must be expended by June 30th of the same academic year.

Who is Eligible?

Global Studies students enrolled as full or part-time graduate and undergraduate students at the University of Pittsburgh and students from Pitt’s regional campuses pursuing international studies are eligible to submit a proposal (including international degree-seeking students,) and must use the award while still enrolled at Pitt. Only one Global Studies Travel Fund award per student per fiscal year (July 1 to June 30) is allowed.

Requirements/Intended Use of Funds

Grantees are required to submit receipts for reimbursement, and a report (no more than 150 words) explaining the use of the funds and the outcomes of the supported activity no later than one month after the activity is completed. Students will not be reimbursed without submitting receipts incurred for travel. Failure to submit a final report will disqualify the GSC Travel funds recipient from future GSC funding competitions.

Max Funding

The maximum grant amount is $500.00. Because of the limited availability of funds, smaller requests may be more likely to be funded.

More Information

Funds will be allocated using the following criteria:

  • Are the activities proposed appropriate to the student’s academic focus?
  • Will the activities lead to or conclude a larger overall agenda?
  • Is the proposed budget reasonable for the activities proposed?
Allowable ExpensesNon-Allowable Expenses
  • Ground and air transportation
  • Lodging and meal expenses
  • Conference registration fees
  • Travel expenses for individuals other than the applicant
  • Equipment
  • Membership fees
  • Tuition or course fees
  • Travel and living expenses for non-research or activities not related to the student’s focus area