The Faculty Travel Incentive Program (FTIP), facilitated and supported by Research & Innovation (R&I), is designed to enhance UTEP faculty research productivity and visibility by providing financial assistance for travel to conferences, workshops, or meetings with professional organizations and funding agencies. This program encourages faculty to engage in networking and collaboration opportunities that can strengthen future grant proposals, advance research initiatives, and elevate the university's research profile.
Program Goals
- Foster collaboration with colleagues, potential funders, and researchers.
- Support faculty engagement in academic, industry, and government conferences directly related to the development of a research proposal.
- Encourage meetings with program officers from funding agencies to discuss potential proposals.
- Enhance the visibility of UTEP research at national and international venues.
Eligibility Criteria
- Full-time faculty members at UTEP, including clinical, tenure-track, and tenured faculty, are eligible to apply.
- Faculty must have an active research agenda, with preference given to those submitting grant proposals within the current academic year.
- Travel, whether domestic or international, must be related to presenting research (e.g., papers, posters, panels), attending professional training sessions, participating in collaborative meetings, or engaging directly with program officers or potential funders.
- Priority will be given to faculty whose participation aligns with proposal development or enhances the potential for future external funding.
- Faculty who receive an award may reapply after two years.
- Awarded travel funds are non-transferable and may not be allocated to other faculty members or students.
Funding Details
- Award amounts will vary depending on destination and justification but typically range from $500 to $1,500.
- Covered expenses include airfare, conference registration fees, lodging, and meals, subject to the applicable per diem rates.
- Faculty must seek cost-sharing from their department or college when possible.
Application Requirements
- A completed application through InfoReady, including:
- Brief description of the event or meeting and its relevance to your research (500 words maximum).
- A detailed budget outlining travel costs and other expenses.
- Conference registration
- Per diem
- Lodging
- Transporation (e.g. air fare, rental, ride share, mileage)
- Confirmation of department or college cost-share support (if applicable).
- A timeline for the trip and expected outcomes (e.g., collaborations, proposal development).
Selection Criteria
- Potential to enhance research productivity and visibility.
- Alignment with UTEP’s research priorities and strategic goals.
- Impact on future funding prospects, including proposal development and submission.
- Quality and clarity of the application.
Travel Reporting
- Awardees must submit a brief report via the provided [form link] within two weeks of their return, detailing the following:
- Key takeaways and how the trip advanced their research goals.
- Outcomes include new collaborations, partnerships, or meetings with program officers.
- Future steps in proposal submission or research development.
Application & Deadlines
Contact Information
For more information or questions regarding the Faculty Travel Incentive Program, please contact researchdev@utep.edu .
