Faculty Conference Travel Support

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FACULTY CONFERENCE TRAVEL RULES

The Office of the Vice Chancellor for Research (OVCR) will assist SIU faculty who are presenting research or creative activities at regional, state, national, and international conferences or professional, by reimbursing up to $500 for one professional event per academic year

Questions may be directed to jackiel@siu.edu

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ELIGIBILITY

  1. The applicant must be a full-time faculty member of SIU at the time of the request and at the time of the meeting/presentation/event. The applicant must be at least in their fourth year at SIU.
  2. The faculty member must have been invited/accepted to officially participate in the event, e.g., have a paper accepted, asked to make a presentation (poster or oral) which they have authored/co-authored, present an exhibit, performance, or lead a conference session. Proof of invitation/acceptance must be provided along with the request.
  3. Events may be in person or virtual.
  4. Funds can only be supplied for one co-author if multiple apply.

Faculty applicant RESPONSIBILITIES

  1. At least 30 days prior to the start of the event, complete  Faculty Conference Travel Application and submit it to jackiel@siu.edu along with a copy of the invitation/acceptance letter/email from the event organizers.
  2. After your application is processed you will receive a signed copy via email from the OVCR.
  3. Attend the professional development event, and save all receipts for expenses paid.
  4. Within 10 days after the close of the event, submit all receipts, a copy of the event program page that documents your presentation/participation, and the required Travel Expense Voucher or Invoice Distribution Form to the business staff for your program.