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. C D T) 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 .