Guidelines & Procedures

Eligibility

The Office of Research & Economic Development is now accepting applications from members of the faculty for reimbursable expenses for participation in research meetings to be undertaken between July 20, 2011 and June 30, 2012.

To qualify for assistance from the program, the applicant must be a presenter at a national or international conference. In addition, the applicant must rank as an assistant professor. Their travel must directly benefit their research program and LSU. Partial funding for the trip must also come from their department or unit. Funding is limited to $500 for trips within the U.S. and $750 for international trips. All members of the faculty (tenure-track and research) of departments that participate in LSU’s F&A program with an academic appointment of 51% or greater with LSU A&M are eligible to apply to the Junior Faculty Travel Grant Program. Faculty on leave without pay are not eligible unless approved as an exception by the Vice Chancellor for Research & Economic Development. An e-mail to Associate Vice Chancellor Matthew R. Lee (mlee@lsu.edu) requesting the exception, must be sent. Faculty who receive a Junior Faculty Travel Grant award are not eligible to apply for a Faculty Travel Grant Award in the same fiscal year.

Deadlines

Applicants should apply for assistance one month before the intended travel date. Funding requests will be accepted until May 31st or until funds are depleted.

Reimbursement

Recipients should submit their completed Travel Expense Voucher through their home department to the Office of Research & Economic Development in a timely manner. Vouchers should be sent to 130 David Boyd Hall.