Call for proposals for UNAC travel awards

October 2, 2019

University Relations

Faculty can now apply for the 2019-20 UNAC travel awards.

Deadlines:

• Nov. 29, 2019, for fall 2019 travel (August-December 2019)*


• Dec. 20, 2019, for spring 2020 travel (January-May 2020)


• Feb. 21, 2020, for summer 2020 travel (June-July 2020)

*Travel that occurred between August and October 2019 are eligible to be considered for reimbursement.

Grant amount: $2,500

Travel awards are available for UNAC faculty per article 5 of the CBA. Faculty travel awards for professional development are available through the Provost's Office and will require at least one of the following:

• Presentation of original paper at a scholarly and professional meeting/conference


• Invitation to participate at a regional, national or international exhibition or performance


• Research or creative activity that leads directly to exhibition, performance or publication


• Faculty development at teaching or learning conferences

The application must include:

• A brief description of the activity, including the submitted abstract, program schedule or letter of invitation, if applicable


• A description of how this will contribute to your development as a faculty member


• If it is for travel when classes are in session, a plan should be included for how classes will be covered during the absence


• Signature of Approval from the department chair and dean/institute director for this activity

Only completed applications will be accepted for consideration.

Faculty members may be eligible to receive one travel grant award during a fiscal year (July 1-June 30). Not all applications will be approved based on the amount of travel funds available. The travel funds are available and open to all UNAC faculty members, but preference will be given to those faculty who have completed their required employee training (e.g., Title IX, FERPA or safety trainings) and who have NOT received UNAC travel awards in the past year. Faculty members on sabbatical may apply for the travel award, but preference will be given to faculty members who are not on sabbatical.

All proposals must be sent to the Office of the Provost either by email at uaf-provost-awards@alaska.edu or dropped off at 311 Signers’ Hall by the deadline date. Please contact the Provost’s Office at 474-7096 for questions.