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RTT Travel Fund

Overview 

The RTT Travel Fund, administered by the Faculty Research Awards Committee (FRAC), provides financial support for faculty travel that advances research, scholarship, and professional development. Funding may be used to support domestic and international travel related to conference presentations, original research, collaborative activities, and other scholarly endeavors. 

This program is supported through the Eleanor Lane Faculty Development Endowment, Nathan Deutsch Faculty Development Endowment, and Provost's Office Travel Funds. 

For answers to questions, contact Research and Technology Transfer (RTT) at research@astate.edu or 870-972-2694. 

Program Purpose 

The RTT Travel Fund supports faculty travel that contributes to scholarly productivity and professional development while enhancing Arkansas State University's research and academic mission. 

Supported activities may include: 

  • Presenting research or creative work at professional conferences

  • Conducting research or fieldwork

  • Developing research collaborations

  • Participating in specialized training or professional development

  • Other scholarly travel that advances research, scholarship, or creative activities 

Funding Information 

Category 

Details 

Maximum Award 

Up to $3,000 

Travel Type 

Domestic and International 

Funding Sources 

Eleanor Lane Faculty Development Endowment, Nathan Deutsch Faculty Development Endowment, and Provost's Office Travel Funds 

Faculty should submit only one application. 

Applicants should not submit separate applications for each funding source. A single travel application will automatically be considered for all available travel funding opportunities. During the review process, FRAC will determine the most appropriate funding source based on applicant eligibility, funding availability, and the purpose of the proposed travel. 

Application Timeline 

  • Applications Open: September 1 annually

  • Application Deadline: Third Friday of October (5:00 p.m. CDT)

  • Award Notification: Mid-December

  • Project Period: July 1 – June 30 of the following fiscal year 

Application Requirements 

Applications must be submitted through the InfoReady portal. 

Applications must include the following components. 

1. Project Narrative (Maximum 2 Pages) 

Provide a narrative of no more than two single-spaced pages describing the proposed travel and its anticipated impact. 

Address the following: 

  • Scope and significance of the proposed activities

  • Contribution to the discipline or field

  • Benefits to Arkansas State University

  • Budget justification

  • Plan to disseminate or share the outcomes of the travel 

2. Curriculum Vitae 

Provide an abbreviated curriculum vitae for the applicant (Template can be found on the InfoReady application page) 

Maximum length: 4 pages. 

3. Budget 

Provide a detailed budget outlining the requested travel expenses. (Template can be found on the InfoReady application page) 

Proposal Evaluation 

Eligible proposals are evaluated by FRAC based on the FRAC Rubrics. 

Final Report Requirements 

Award recipients must submit a Final Report to RTT at frac@astate.edu by the second Friday of the semester following the award. 

The report must include: 

  • An abstract suitable for publication on the RTT website

  • A brief summary (approximately 1–2 pages) describing:

    • Travel and scholarly activities completed

    • Outcomes and accomplishments

    • Future plans resulting from the travel 

Failure to submit the Final Report by the deadline may result in the applicant being ineligible for future FRAC funding opportunities. 

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