International Research Travel Fund

Overview

The International Research Travel Fund provides up to $2,500 to support one KU graduate OR undergraduate student traveling in East Asia during Summer 2025 for activities directly related to master’s/doctoral research* or to an undergraduate research project on East Asia.

If you are a graduate student this award cannot be used in combination with the CEAS Graduate Scholarly Development Fund (Research Travel Grant). However, you may apply for both.

Requirements

  • Department of Education (DoE) approval for international travel is required. CEAS must submit a Travel Approval Request (TAR) to the DoE AT LEAST 30 DAYS PRIOR to departure. It is the applicants responsibility to provide travel information to CEAS prior by this deadline. Be aware that there may not be time to obtain approval if your travel starts before March 30th.
  • Applicants must complete travel and return of the United States BEFORE August 14th (end of grant cycle) to receive this funding.

APPLICATIONS OPEN: November 15

APPLICATIONS CLOSE: January 15

How to Apply

You will need the following documentation for the online application (at the bottom of the page):

  1. a one-page single-spaced statement that addresses the purpose of your research travel. It should include your proposed research plan (e.g., fieldwork, archival research) and how the research will enhance your research, academic, and career development.
  2. a letter of endorsement of the proposed research by your faculty/academic advisor, and
  3. an itemized cost estimate for this trip.*

*Itemized cost estimate include any of the following costs as applicable: all transportation, lodging, registration fees, miscellaneous costs, and the total requested.

Before you submit an application, please check the KU Travel Policy & Procedures Information Center for the latest information on the University of Kansas travel policy, procedures and resources to help guide you as you make your travel arrangements..

If you have any questions during the application process, please contact Ayako Mizumura, mizu@ku.edu.

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