Purpose
Through the generous support of the E & M Charities Asian and Pacific fund, CAPS Faculty Conference Travel Awards provide funding for UI faculty to attend or present at domestic or international conferences related to East Asia, Southeast Asia, and the Pacific region.
Traveling to a conference in the U.S. or Canada? CAPS Faculty Conference Travel Awards are up to $800 for domestic travel.
Traveling to a conference internationally? CAPS Faculty Conference Travel Awards are up to $1,200 for international travel.
Final funding decisions depend on availability of CAPS funds. All applicants are encouraged to supplement their awards with funds from other sources. IP International Travel Awards are also available for international travel.
Application deadline: We prefer for applications to be submitted at least 30 days prior to the start date of travel. Applications are reviewed during the month after submission.
Eligibility
University of Iowa tenured, tenure-track, instructional-track, visiting, clinical, and research faculty with a 50% or greater appointment, whose research primarily focuses on the cultures, societies, and institutions of East Asia, Southeast Asia, and the Pacific region.
The following are ineligible: Postdoctoral scholars, graduate, undergraduate, professional students, and student organizations.
Requirements
Eligible and ineligible expenses, Travel to High-Risk destinations, Foreign Visitor and Export Control Requirements. Click here for more information.
Evaluation Criteria
- Attend or present at domestic or international conferences related to East Asia, Southeast Asia, and the Pacific region
- Applicants whose proposed budget includes international travel expenses must also submit an application for an International Travel Award.
Application Process
Complete the online application form. You will need to have the following to complete the form:
- Information about the conference and the applicant's roles and activities during the conference
- A brief budget outline, including funds pending or committed (sources and amounts)
Contact Information
For questions regarding CAPS Faculty Conference Travel Awards please contact:
Mary Paterson
Business Manager
319-335-1441
mary-paterson@uiowa.edu