With the return of Title VI funding, we are once again able to offer Faculty Travel Grants for travel by LAI-affiliated UCLA faculty to be completed by August 15, 2024. Up to $500 are available to support domestic travel. Travel for research, establishing/strengthening international collaborations, and conference presentations is eligible. International travel can be to any country, but the research conducted/presented upon should be on a Latin American topic.
Application requirements are as follows:
- A completed application form, available here.
- A single-spaced, 1-2 page description of the purpose of the travel, attached to the application form.
For priority consideration, applications are due by December 15, 2023
Since these are federal funds, a few unique rules apply.
- Funds will only be disbursed after the trip, as a reimbursement, with receipts.
- International travel must be approved in advance by the U.S. Department of Education.
- To comply with the requirements of the Fly America Act, international travel must be booked on a U.S. airline, even if a U.S. airline is more expensive. If a U.S. airline does not fly to the final destination, a U.S. airline must be flown for as many legs as possible.
- Research conducted or presented must be on a Latin America-related topic. Research on Latinx communities in the U.S. or its territories (including Puerto Rico) is not eligible for this funding.