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The Journal of Travel Research ( JTR ) is the premier, peer-reviewed research journal focusing on the business of travel and tourism development, management, marketing, economics and behavior. JTR provides researchers, educators, and professionals with up-to-date, high quality research on behavioral trends and management theory for one of the most influential and dynamic industries. Founded in 1961, JTR is the oldest of the world’s top-ranked scholarly journals focused exclusively on travel and tourism, reflecting the worldwide importance of tourism, both economically and socially.

Published by SAGE, an international leader in social science and business publishing, JTR publishes the most current and influential scholarship on travel and tourism.

The Journal of Travel Research publishes state-of-the-art research on the most important trends and issues in travel and tourism. JTR offers an international and multidisciplinary perspective on the best development and management practices by publishing research which enhances knowledge of important travel and tourism phenomena. JTR thereby contributes to the development of theory which enables improvements in tourism development policy and strategy; managerial practice; economic, social and environmental outcomes; and education and training programs.

All manuscripts submitted to the Journal of Travel Research are double-blind, peer-reviewed by leading tourism scholars. The JTR editorial review board includes top tourism scholars identified on the basis of their current research and scholarly contributions. This journal is a member of the Committee on Publication Ethics (COPE).

The mission of the Journal of Travel Research is to be the premier, peer-reviewed research journal focused on the business of travel and tourism development, management, marketing, economics and behavior. Given the multifaceted, multidisciplinary and multi-stakeholder character of the tourism economy, this focus implies a concern for both the public and private sector spheres of interest as well as economic, socio-cultural, political, environmental, legal, technological, and demographic issues. Specific goals are to be international in scope with geographic diversity, to be multidisciplinary with diversity in research topics and methodologies, and to be germane to the needs of the travel and tourism industry and its stakeholders.

All manuscripts published in the Journal of Travel Research are double-blind, peer-reviewed by accomplished scholars in the topical area. The standard for publication in the Journal of Travel Research is that a paper must make a substantive contribution, either theoretically or methodologically, to the travel and tourism research literature. Additionally, a paper should specify its contribution to pragmatic tourism management concerns and practice.

Published manuscripts must be on research of the highest standards, on topics of major significance and widespread interest, and relevant to the progress of this important global sector.

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The Journal of Travel Research publishes articles examining the business of travel and tourism development, management, marketing, economics and behavior. Its purpose is to serve as a medium through which those with research interests can exchange ideas and keep abreast of the latest theoretical, methodological and best practices research.

This Journal is a member of the Committee on Publication Ethics .

Please read the guidelines below then visit the Journal’s submission site https://mc.manuscriptcentral.com/jotr to upload your manuscript. Please note that manuscripts not conforming to these guidelines may be returned or rejected.

Only manuscripts of sufficient quality that meet the aims and scope of the Journal of Travel Research will be reviewed.

There are no fees payable to submit or publish in this Journal. Open Access options are available - see section 6.3 below.

As part of the submission process you will be required to warrant that you are submitting your original work, that you have the rights in the work, that you are submitting the work for first publication in the Journal and that it is not being considered for publication elsewhere and has not already been published elsewhere, and that you have obtained and can supply all necessary permissions for the reproduction of any copyright works not owned by you.

1. What do we publish?

1.1 Aims & Scope

Before submitting your manuscript to the Journal of Travel Research , please ensure you have read the Aims & Scope .

1.2 Article types

Three types of manuscripts can be submitted to the Journal of Travel Research .

1.2.1 Empirical Research Articles

The Journal of Travel Research encourages data-based articles which describe, explain, or predict a tourism phenomenon. Articles using quantitative, qualitative or mixed-methods data are encouraged. These articles should be “problem based”, focusing on a practical tourism development, management, marketing or economics problem. The standard for acceptance is that a paper must make a substantive theoretical and/or methodological contribution to the tourism research literature.

1.2.2 Foundations of Tourism Research Conceptual Articles

The  Journal of Travel Research  encourages the development of high-quality articles which are broadly conceptual with the goal of building theory and/or reviewing and evaluating the body of research in a substantive and important area. The goals of these papers should be improved conceptual clarity, holistic review of the current research, theory building and expansion, and innovation with forward looking outcomes that propose new opportunities and ideas. These articles may be wholly conceptual or conceptual/empirical with meta-analytic data. Authors of such articles must be invited, or commissioned by the Editor. Lead authors will be internationally leading experts in the field. Researchers who feel they may be in a position and have an interest in writing such an article must first contact the Editor directly with a detailed proposal (not a manuscript at this stage) including a detailed case as author demonstrating a leading international reputation and expertise to be able to write such an article. If the proposed article potentially meets the above goals and the author demonstrates a clear capacity to produce the article, the Editor will then invite the author(s) to proceed. Articles in this series will nevertheless be evaluated through the normal double-anonymize review process.

1.2.3 Letters to the Editor

The Journal of Travel Research encourages conversation. The purpose of these letters will be to provoke conversation, review our research endeavors, and commentary on our research problems, assumptions, methodologies and evaluation. Also included are comments about our publication process and expectations. Finally, constructive commentary concerning research publications is encouraged.

All Empirical Research Articles and Foundations of Tourism Research Conceptual Articles submitted to the Journal of Travel Research are first assessed by the Editor to determine their suitability for potential publication in JTR . Subsequently, selected manuscripts are then double-anonymize, peer reviewed by accomplished scholars in the topical area. Acceptance of Letters to the Editor will be the prerogative of the Editor. In all cases, the standard for publication in the Journal of Travel Research is that a paper must make a substantive theoretical and/or methodological contribution to the tourism research literature.

1.3 Writing your paper

The Sage Author Gateway has some general advice and on  how to get published , plus links to further resources. Sage Author Services also offers authors a variety of ways to improve and enhance their article including English language editing, plagiarism detection, and video abstract and infographic preparation .

1.3.1 Make your article discoverable

When writing up your paper, think about how you can make it discoverable. The title, keywords and abstract are key to ensuring readers find your article through search engines such as Google. For information and guidance on how best to title your article, write your abstract and select your keywords, have a look at this page on the Gateway: How to Help Readers Find Your Article Online .

1.4 Coronavirus (COVID-19) requirements for manuscripts

COVID-19 has fundamentally affected travel and tourism and therefore impacted the way in which travel and tourism research is conducted and reported. Consequently, manuscripts submitted to the Journal of Travel Research must acknowledge the effect of COVID-19. For this reason, JTR has introduced some additional manuscript submission requirements. Please carefully read the following requirements and ensure you have addressed these appropriately:

• The relevance and usefulness of research conducted pre-COVID-19 will, in general, have declined and in some cases may now be obsolete. How we make use of pre-COVID-19 research to inform post-COVID-19 research design must recognize this reality. A thorough review of the relevant literature is still required, but authors must now acknowledge and discuss the relevance and usefulness of this earlier research in light of COVID-19 developments.
• Researchers who have already collected or used pre-COVID-19 primary data (on or before January 31, 2020) but are yet to finalize their analysis and complete the writing of their manuscript must consider how they may need to address the effect of COVID-19 on their interpretations and conclusions.
• For research involving the collection of data, in part or in whole, after January 31, 2020, during dramatically changing circumstances, will be difficult to analyse and interpret leading to potentially false assumptions and erroneous conclusions. For example, research dealing with tourism consumer behavior cannot ignore how tourism consumers are seeing the world differently. The design, analysis and writing of such research must not ignore this seismic change. Because research topics and circumstances vary so widely, it is not possible to provide prescriptive advice on how researchers must address these challenges; suffice to say that manuscript reviewers will want to clearly see and understand that authors have convincingly addressed such issues in their manuscripts.
• We are of course seeing a large influx of COVID-19-related travel and tourism research. Descriptive research which simply confirms what is already largely known does not meet JTR publication requirements. Hence, when researchers are thinking about potential post-COVID-19 research topics, it would be most helpful if they reflected on this likelihood so that: a) certain topics are not over-researched, and b) the research is not merely descriptive (the what) but is also explanatory (the why) and prescriptive (the how) thereby contributing to theory..

2. Editorial Policies

2.1 Peer review policy

Sage does not permit the use of author-suggested (recommended) reviewers at any stage of the submission process, be that through the web-based submission system or other communication. Reviewers should be experts in their fields and should be able to provide an objective assessment of the manuscript. Our policy is that reviewers should not be assigned to a paper if:

•  The reviewer is based at the same institution as any of the co-authors

•  The reviewer is based at the funding body of the paper

•  The author has recommended the reviewer

•  The reviewer has provided a personal (e.g. Gmail/Yahoo/Hotmail) email account and an institutional email account cannot be found after performing a basic Google search (name, department and institution). 

2.2 Review criteria

As a leading journal in travel and tourism research, the standards for publication in JTR  are very high. There are five primary criteria which determine whether a manuscript is suitable for publication, as follows:

• Relevant - the manuscript must be directly relevant to the stated aims and scope of the journal.
• Significant - the subject and outcomes of the research must make a significant, important, and valuable contribution to travel and tourism knowledge and theory.
• Original - the research must be original, new, and leading-edge such that it adds new knowledge to a topic of importance to JTR readership.
• Rigorous - the research design and methodology must be of a very high standard.
• Articulate - the manuscript must achieve a very high standard of English grammar and expression and must communicate all important aspects of the research in a very clear manner.

JTR receives several hundred submissions per year. The page budget for the journal permits us to publish only a small portion of these (around 114 articles per year currently). Hence, the competition for a publication slot is quite high. JTR is therefore unable to publish many of the manuscripts it receives. So, to provide authors with some further guidance on the factors which have the greatest impact on manuscript acceptance/rejection, the following additional points may be helpful as a general guide. JTR  is not primarily a hospitality/hotel management, leisure and recreation management, or even management research journal. Yet, JTR  does publish some research which blends into these fields of research providing the focus of the research has a strong travel and tourism aim.

• JTR publishes papers which are on the ‘leading edge of the wave’ or are breaking new and important ground that will become the foundation for interest in tourism research into the future. JTR seeks to lead travel and tourism research and to help shape the tourism research agenda rather than serving merely as a follower. Many studies are undertaken on topics for which there is already a major body of literature. JTR welcomes further research on these well-established research issues providing they lead to important, new results. This might occur if the research advances findings further into new important situations or helps to fill important gaps. It might also occur if the findings challenge orthodox assumptions and paradigms, or revolutionize knowledge on the issue. But if work on already heavily-researched issues simply adds yet one further similar study to the mix, JTR is unlikely to be interested in publishing the manuscript.
• JTR does not have a bias towards or away from any particular methodologies. What matters is whether the research is designed and executed well, and the research topic is of significant interest. It is important to explain and justify why the selected methodology is the most appropriate from among the various approaches available, given the research aims and objectives.
• Many studies are undertaken with a focus on addressing a particular local situation or context. The results from such studies need to have broader relevance and the context itself should be of widespread interest. The findings may indeed be of great interest and relevance to the local tourism sector, but if findings cannot be generalized to other populations,  JTR is probably not the right target journal.
• Minor English grammar and expression problems can be potentially addressed by the author through the manuscript review process, but major problems will result in rejection. Only manuscripts with a high standard of English in the final manuscript version are publishable. It is always the author’s responsibility to ensure a high English standard.
• Finally, every manuscript is competing for a limited number of publications slots per year. So sometimes very good research can miss out on a place in JTR simply because there are other more deserving manuscripts.

Reviewers are asked to consider and assess each manuscript on a 5-point scale for each of the following 14 items:

• Is the topic directly relevant to the stated aims and scope of JTR ?
• Does the research make a valuable contribution to travel and tourism knowledge and theory?
• Is the research substantially original and leading-edge for publication in JTR ?
• Is the research design rigorous, methodologically sound, and of a high standard?
• Is the manuscript highly articulate and clear? Does it contain a high standard of English grammar and expression?
• Is the literature review appropriate up-to-date?
• Is there a significant theoretical contribution to the literature?
• Is there a significant methodological contribution to the literature?
• Is the methodology sufficiently explained for future research to follow/replicate?
• Are there clearly stated and significant practical and applied contributions in the conclusions of the manuscript?
• Are there clearly stated and significant theoretical contributions in the conclusions of the manuscript?
• Are there clearly stated and significant methodological contributions in the conclusions of the manuscript?
• Are there clearly stated and exhaustive limitations in the conclusions of the manuscript?
• Are conclusions warranted?

2.3 Authorship

All parties who have made a substantive contribution to the article should be listed as authors. Principal authorship, authorship order, and other publication credits should be based on the relative scientific or professional contributions of the individuals involved, regardless of their status. A student is usually listed as principal author on any multiple-authored publication that substantially derives from the student’s dissertation or thesis.

2.3.1 Writing assistance

Individuals who provided writing assistance, e.g. from a specialist communications company, do not qualify as authors and so should be included in the Acknowledgements section. Authors must disclose any writing assistance – including the individual’s name, company and level of input – and identify the entity that paid for this assistance.

It is not necessary to disclose use of language polishing services.

Please supply any personal acknowledgements for writing assistance separately to the main text on the title page only to facilitate anonymous peer review.

Please note that AI chatbots, for example ChatGPT, should not be listed as authors. For more information see the policy on Use of ChatGPT and generative AI tools .

2.4 Acknowledgements

All contributors who do not meet the criteria for authorship should be listed in an Acknowledgements section. Examples of those who might be acknowledged include a person who provided purely technical help, or a department chair who provided only general support. Please supply any personal acknowledgements separately to the main text and only as part of the title page to facilitate anonymous peer review.

2.4.1 Third party submissions

Where an individual who is not listed as an author submits a manuscript on behalf of the author(s), a statement must be included in the Acknowledgements section of the manuscript and in the accompanying cover letter. The statements must:

• Disclose this type of editorial assistance – including the individual’s name, company and level of input
• Identify any entities that paid for this assistance
• Confirm that the listed authors have authorized the submission of their manuscript via third party and approved any statements or declarations, e.g. conflicting interests, funding, etc.

Where appropriate, Sage reserves the right to deny consideration to manuscripts submitted by a third party rather than by the authors themselves .

2.5 Funding

The Journal of Travel Research requires all authors to acknowledge their funding in a consistent fashion under a separate heading.  Please visit the Funding Acknowledgements page on the Sage Journal Author Gateway to confirm the format of the acknowledgment text in the event of funding, or state that: This research received no specific grant from any funding agency in the public, commercial, or not-for-profit sectors. Funding details should be added to the title page only in order to facilitate the anonymous review process.

2.6 Declaration of conflicting interests

The Journal of Travel Research encourages authors to include a declaration of any conflicting interests and recommends you review the good practice guidelines on the Sage Journal Author Gateway .

For guidance on conflict of interest statements, please see the ICMJE recommendations here .

3. Preparing your manuscript for submission

3.1 Online submission system

Before submitting your manuscript, please ensure you carefully read and adhere to all the guidelines and instructions to authors provided herein. The Journal of Travel Research (JTR) is hosted on SageTRACK: a web-based online submission and peer review system powered by ScholarOne™ Manuscripts. Please read the guidelines below, and then simply visit https://mc.manuscriptcentral.com/jotr to login and submit your article online.

Important note: If you are submitting to your journal via Sage Track, please check whether you already have an account in the system before trying to create a new one. If you have reviewed or authored for the journal in the past year it is likely that you will have had an account created. For further guidance on submitting your manuscript online, please visit ScholarOne Online Help .

3.2 File formatting

The preferred format for your manuscript is Word. LaTeX files are also accepted. Word and (La)Tex templates are available on the Manuscript Submission Guidelines page of our Author Gateway.

Manuscripts are submitted as two or more files. The first file is the title page containing the manuscript title, author names, affiliations, any acknowledgments and declarations, and both postal and e-mail addresses. The other file(s) should contain no information which might reveal the identity of the authors. These files provide the body of the article including the title, abstract, text body, and references. Tables and figures may also be included in this file on separate pages at the end of the manuscript or uploaded as separate files.

3.3 Manuscript preparation

To be considered for publication in the Journal of Travel Research, manuscripts must meet the following standards:

• Everything is double spaced.
• Everything is left justified, with a ragged right-hand margin (no full justification)
• Format is one inch margins on all sides. Minimum print size is 12 point, except in tables and figures where 10 pt may be used.
• Manuscripts are submitted as two files: The cover page and the manuscript body.
• The cover page should include the manuscript title, ALL authors’ name, position, affiliation, address, telephone numbers, fax numbers, e-mail addresses, and any acknowledgements. Please use title case when entering the article title into the submission form.
• The manuscript file should contain the title, abstract, 4 to 5 keywords, text, appendices, notes, references, each table, and each figure.
• Authors’ names are to appear only on the cover page. There should be nothing in the manuscript file that identifies the authors either by name or institution.
• Tables and figures are not to be embedded in the manuscript – each table and figure should be provided as a separate page at the end of the manuscript. Tags should be inserted in the manuscript indicating approximately where tables and figures should be located.
• Within the manuscript file, Title, Abstract and keywords should be on one page. After that, each section is to begin with a new page.
• Abstract is to be 150 words or less
• Manuscripts must be 10,000 words or less. This 10,000 word limit includes everything in the manuscript except the title, abstract, keywords, tables, figures and references. Due to page limitations and the desire to accommodate as many authors as possible, this should be considered a hard limit.
• Acronyms are only allowed in the following circumstances: where they represent universally recognised organisations, e.g. UNWTO, NATO, or internationally recognised classifications such as ISO, GDP, or for well recognised scientific methodological terms such as ANOVA, LISREL, PLS and so on. Acronyms are not allowed for field specific terms in any circumstances.
• American English spellings are used in all sections except references. Sage Publications requires English translations of all reference citations.
• Endnotes are to be grouped on a separate page. There are to be no footnotes.
• All in-text citations should be included in the reference list, and all references should have in-text citations.

3.4 Reference style

The Journal of Travel Research uses APA 7th edition formatting. Information on APA reference examples can be found here: https://apastyle.apa.org/ .

3.5 English language editing services

Authors seeking assistance with English language editing, translation, or figure and manuscript formatting to fit the journal’s specifications should consider using Sage Language Services . Visit Sage Language Services on our Journal Author Gateway for further information.

3.6 Artwork, figures and other graphics

For guidance on the preparation of illustrations, pictures and graphs in electronic format, please visit Sage’s Manuscript Submission Guidelines  

Figures supplied in color will appear in color online regardless of whether or not these illustrations are reproduced in color in the printed version. For specifically requested color reproduction in print, you will receive information regarding the costs from Sage after receipt of your accepted article.

Figures are to be camera ready – they must appear exactly as they should in the journal. The Journal of Travel Research is published in black and white. Figures should be black and white with gray and pattern shading if necessary. Any color requirements for the printed manuscript version will incur a charge to the author(s).

Tables should not have cells or lines dividing the different elements. Preferably, each element should be separated by a tab.

3.7 Supplementary material

This journal is able to host additional materials online (e.g. datasets, podcasts, videos, images etc) alongside the full-text of the article. For more information please refer to our guidelines on submitting supplementary files

As part of our commitment to ensuring an ethical, transparent and fair peer review process Sage is a supporting member of ORCID, the Open Researcher and Contributor ID . ORCID provides a unique and persistent digital identifier that distinguishes researchers from every other researcher, even those who share the same name, and, through integration in key research workflows such as manuscript and grant submission, supports automated linkages between researchers and their professional activities, ensuring that their work is recognized.

The collection of ORCID iDs from corresponding authors is now part of the submission process of this journal. If you already have an ORCID iD you will be asked to associate that to your submission during the online submission process. We also strongly encourage all co-authors to link their ORCID ID to their accounts in our online peer review platforms. It takes seconds to do: click the link when prompted, sign into your ORCID account and our systems are automatically updated. Your ORCID iD will become part of your accepted publication’s metadata, making your work attributable to you and only you. Your ORCID iD is published with your article so that fellow researchers reading your work can link to your ORCID profile and from there link to your other publications.

If you do not already have an ORCID iD please follow this link to create one or visit our ORCID homepage to learn more.

3.9 Information required for completing your submission

You will be asked to provide contact details and academic affiliations for all co-authors via the submission system and identify who is to be the corresponding author. These details must match what appears on your manuscript. At this stage please ensure you have included all the required statements and declarations and uploaded any additional supplementary files (including reporting guidelines where relevant).

3.10 Permissions

Please also ensure that you have obtained any necessary permission from copyright holders for reproducing any illustrations, tables, figures or lengthy quotations previously published elsewhere. For further information including guidance on fair dealing for criticism and review, please see the Copyright and Permissions page on the Sage Author Gateway .

4. Manuscript revision requirements

To enable you to revise your manuscript so as to give it the best chances of reaching a successful outcome, please carefully read these guidelines and follow them meticulously. It is essential that you understand that the invitation to revise and resubmit a paper is not a commitment on the part of the Journal of Travel Research to eventually accept and publish the paper. Even if the author addresses the concerns raised in the initial review, the further review of the revised manuscript must determine whether the paper then meets the standards required for publication in JTR .

As you revise your paper for resubmission to the Journal of Travel Research , please make sure it meets the following guidelines. If the paper is ultimately accepted, you will receive the list of formatting requirements again with a “it must meet…” statement. It is critical that you take care to ensure you meet these requirements as it can save a great deal of your time and our time at the typesetting stage.

Please submit your revised paper via the Journal of Travel Research Manuscript Central process. It is important that the paper be submitted as a revision of your first submission. Specifically, this means it would be submitted under the same manuscript number and be treated both by Manuscript Central and by the Editorial Office as a revised paper. This will result in a much faster review process.

Include with your submission a supplementary file indicating how the paper has been revised relative to the substantive comments made by the reviewers of the original version as well as any additional comments or requirements indicated by the Editor as contained in the decision email. It is important that this file be submitted together with the revised manuscript so that it can be forwarded it to the reviewers. This paper must explain how the authors have addressed the concerns raised in the initial review. Subsequent reviews focus specifically on this response. When you finish with your resubmission, you can review a pdf file of the complete submission – make sure the supplementary file is included. Also, since it is potentially going back to the reviewers, please be sure not to include your name or identity in the supplementary file.

To create this supplementary file you should:

• Cut and paste all comments by each reviewer, as well any requirements indicated by the Editor in the decision email.
• For each substantive comment, provide a detailed explanation and justification of your response.
• Your response to each comment should clearly indicate whether or not a change has occurred in the manuscript and, if so, what that change is and precisely where it can be found.
• If you are in disagreement with the reviewer comments or suggestions, or prefer an alternative approach to address an issue they have raised, this is quite acceptable. However, in such cases, you need to discuss and explain your views and justify your preferred approach either not to change the manuscript, or to change it in a different manner. Again, any change should be clearly explained and its location in the manuscript specified.

Attending to these points adequately will significantly benefit the further review of revised manuscripts.

In addition to responding to the reviewer comments, it is important to make sure the paper is current in its review of the literature. Often the manuscript process, from inception to completion, can take many months. It is important that, during each revision process, you update the review of literature, including, as appropriate, how this paper fits within the related papers published in the tourism literature and JTR over the past few years. Please also make sure to check for relevant manuscripts in the JTR Online First ( http://jtr.sagepub.com/content/early/recent ) listing as that is the most current papers that will be published in advance of your paper.

5. On acceptance and publication

5.1 Sage Production

Your Sage Production Editor will keep you informed as to your article’s progress throughout the production process. Proofs will be sent by PDF to the corresponding author and should be returned promptly.  Authors are reminded to check their proofs carefully to confirm that all author information, including names, affiliations, sequence and contact details are correct, and that Funding and Conflict of Interest statements, if any, are accurate.

5.2 Online First publication

Online First allows final articles (completed and approved articles awaiting assignment to a future issue) to be published online prior to their inclusion in a journal issue, which significantly reduces the lead time between submission and publication. Visit the Sage Journals help page for more details, including how to cite Online First articles.

5.3 Access to your published article

Sage provides authors with online access to their final article.

5.4 Promoting your article

Publication is not the end of the process! You can help disseminate your paper and ensure it is as widely read and cited as possible. The Sage Author Gateway has numerous resources to help you promote your work. Visit the Promote Your Article page on the Gateway for tips and advice. 

6. Publishing Policies

6.1 Publication ethics

Sage is committed to upholding the integrity of the academic record. We encourage authors to refer to the Committee on Publication Ethics’ International Standards for Authors and view the Publication Ethics page on the Sage Author Gateway

6.1.1 Plagiarism

The Journal of Travel Research and Sage take issues of copyright infringement, plagiarism or other breaches of best practice in publication very seriously. We seek to protect the rights of our authors and we always investigate claims of plagiarism or misuse of published articles. Equally, we seek to protect the reputation of the journal against malpractice. Submitted articles may be checked with duplication-checking software. Where an article, for example, is found to have plagiarised other work or included third-party copyright material without permission or with insufficient acknowledgement, or where the authorship of the article is contested, we reserve the right to take action including, but not limited to: publishing an erratum or corrigendum (correction); retracting the article; taking up the matter with the head of department or dean of the author's institution and/or relevant academic bodies or societies; or taking appropriate legal action.

6.1.2 Prior publication

If material has been previously published it is not generally acceptable for publication in a Sage journal. However, there are certain circumstances where previously published material can be considered for publication. Please refer to the guidance on the Sage Author Gateway or if in doubt, contact the Editor at the address given below.

6.2 Contributor's publishing agreement

Before publication, Sage requires the author as the rights holder to sign a Journal Contributor’s Publishing Agreement. Sage’s Journal Contributor’s Publishing Agreement is an exclusive licence agreement which means that the author retains copyright in the work but grants Sage the sole and exclusive right and licence to publish for the full legal term of copyright. Exceptions may exist where an assignment of copyright is required or preferred by a proprietor other than Sage. In this case copyright in the work will be assigned from the author to the society. For more information please visit the Sage Author Gateway

6.3 Open access and author archiving

The Journal of Travel Research offers optional open access publishing via the Sage Choice programme and Open Access agreements, where authors can publish open access either discounted or free of charge depending on the agreement with Sage. Find out if your institution is participating by visiting Open Access Agreements at Sage . For more information on Open Access publishing options at Sage please visit Sage Open Access . For information on funding body compliance, and depositing your article in repositories, please visit Sage’s Author Archiving and Re-Use Guidelines and Publishing Policies .

7. Further information

Any correspondence, queries or additional requests for information on the manuscript submission process should be sent to the Co-Editors Nancy Gard McGehee at [email protected] or James Petrick at [email protected] .

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We encourage you to explore the many funding resources that are available to you at Harvard in addition to need-based financial aid. The list that follows will give you a sense of the impressive possibilities and point you to resources and next steps. The resources below are grouped into four broad areas: public service, research and learning, international travel, and career opportunities. Dedicated staff members across the College are prepared to help you design your Harvard experience.

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Over the course of Harvard College’s history, graduates have upheld a commitment to making the world a better place for others. The decision to devote yourself to public interest or government work represents ideals fundamental to Harvard’s mission, and many grants and opportunities for funding can help to make this choice more accessible.

• Center for Public Interest Careers (CPIC) Internships : CPIC focuses on student development, alumni/ae engagement, and partnerships that serve community needs. 
• IOP Director Positions : The Institute of Politics (IOP) partners with prominent organizations and elected officials worldwide to provide fully-funded, career-focused summer internships. Internships are available for undergraduate students interested in politics, government, and public service. 
• IOP Stipend Positions : The Institute of Politics (IOP) offers funding for rising sophomores, juniors, and seniors to pursue non- or low-paying summer internships in government, public interest, non-governmental organizations, and political organizations and campaigns. International internships must have a government affiliation.
• CPIC: Arthur Liman Public Interest Law Fellowship : This fellowship provides a stipend to selected students working in public interest law positions during the summer.
• Harvard Club Summer Internships :  Some Harvard Clubs and Shared Interest Groups raise funds to support student public service projects.
• PBHA Summer Urban Program (SUP) :   PBHA’s SUP is a network of 12 community-based summer camps across Boston and Cambridge.
• Mignone Center for Career Success (MCS) Public Service Grants : MCS provides grants for students interested in pursuing a domestic public service opportunity.
• Harvard Public Service Network : The Public Service Network (PSN), affiliated with the Phillips Brooks House, encompasses over 45 programs. These programs offer opportunities for students to work alongside community organizations and schools that provide health, educational and advocacy services.
• Presidential Public Service Fellowship Program (PPSF) : Harvard’s PPSF program supports a broad range of summer-long opportunities that serve the common good.

Research and Learning

At Harvard, you’ll have opportunities to conduct research alongside world-renowned faculty. Whether you choose to embark on your own research or assist with a faculty project, funding as available.

• The Undergraduate Research and Fellowships Office  (URAF) is Harvard College’s hub for undergraduate research grants. URAF administers ten research programs of its own and hosts a comprehensive database of opportunities. The office also provides tips for finding opportunities, writing applications, and securing funding. 
• The Faculty Aide Program  is a good place to start. This program subsidizes up to $1,500 in student wages as a way to encourage professors to hire undergraduate research assistants.

The following list highlights some of the many research grants and opportunities available.

Summer Residential Research Programs

Students who participate in these programs receive room and board to live on campus during the summer as a part of a vibrant research community.

• PRISE  – Harvard College Program for Research in Science and Engineering
• BLISS  – Harvard College Building Learning through Inquiry in the Social Sciences
• PRIMO  – Harvard Business School/Harvard College Program for Research in Markets and Organizations
• SHARP  – Summer Humanities and Arts Research Program
• Harvard Amgen Scholars Program
• PCER  - Program in Community Engaged Research
• SURGH  - Summer Undergraduate Research in Global Health
• SPUDS - Summer Program for Undergraduates in Data Science
• FAS Center for Systems Biology Undergraduate Summer Internship

Research Experience for Undergraduates (REU)

• FAS Center for Systems Biology
• Harvard Smithsonian Astrophysical Observatory Research Experience for Undergraduates Program
• SEAS Research Experience for Undergraduates

Domestic Research Funding

• HCRP - Harvard College Research Program
• Center for American Political Studies
• Charles Warren Center for American History
• Committee on Ethnicity, Migration and Rights
• Harvard Center for the Environment
• Harvard Forest Summer Program
• Harvard Stem Cell Institute
• Herchel Smith Undergraduate Science Research Program
• Mind, Brain and Behavior
• Microbial Sciences Initiative
• Museum of Comparative Zoology
• Saloma Fund for Government

International Research Funding

• Asia Center
• Center for Hellenic Studies
• Center for Jewish Studies
• Davis Center
• Korea Institute
• Harvard College Research Program
• Harvard Global Health Institute: International Internship in Global Health and Summer Undergraduate Research
• South Asia Institute
• Ukrainian Research Institute
• Weatherhead Center for International Affairs

International Travel

International study is an enriching experience, but financing study abroad can seem daunting. Funding is available for many options, including study at a foreign university, participation in humanitarian relief efforts, and internships.

There are different ways to include an international experience into your Harvard career. Students who receive grant assistance from Harvard can transfer their financial aid to an approved term-time study abroad program. You'd prefer to do a summer program? The Harvard Summer School may be able to help. Or you could design your own travel experience during summer or winter break. However you choose to do it, funding can make international study experiences possible.

Start your search at the  Mignone Center for Career Success (MCS)  and the  Office of International Education . Below you'll find a selection of offices and programs that offer grants for international travel, organized by location.

• Center for African Studies
• Edwin O Reischauer Institute of Japanese Studies
• Fairbank Center
• Harvard China Fund
• Center for European Studies

Latin America and Caribbean

• David Rockefeller Center for Latin American Studies

Middle East and North Africa

• Center for Middle Eastern Studies

Multiple Locations

• FXB Field Education Internship Program
• Romance Languages and Literature – Dressler and Diaco grants
• Weissman International Internship Program
• Harvard Alumni Association Spring Break Trips

Career Opportunities

Whether you are looking for a term-time job, trying to secure a summer internship, or are exploring potential career paths, we’re here to help.

• Student Employment Office (SEO) Jobs Database : On- and off-campus employers list summer and term-time jobs on the SEO Jobs Database. You can use this database to browse opportunities and apply to full-time, part-time, and intermittent jobs.
• Federal Work-Study Program (FWSP) : If you are eligible for FWSP (check your financial aid letter), this program can subsidize your wages for jobs, making you a better candidate. 
• Mignone Center for Career Success (MCS) : MCS is your hub for programs and resources to help you explore careers, find jobs, and investigate graduate school options. 
• Crimson Careers Database : This database is available to current students and alumni who want to find opportunities or post available positions.
• Harvard Alumni Association (HAA) : The HAA maintains and enhances an engaged, vibrant community of alumni and friends worldwide.
• Harvard Student Agencies (HSA) : HSA provides Harvard students with meaningful opportunities for employment and hands-on business education.
• Global Networking Night : This biennial event brings alumni together for a fun networking event.
• January ‘Winternships' : Many students use Wintersession (the week before spring term begins) to pursue an internship in a field that interests them.

Opportunities After Graduation

Seniors may consider applying for fellowships and scholarships to fund graduate study, travel, public service, research, and other experiences after graduation. The Office of Undergraduate Research and Fellowships (URAF) administers both Harvard-specific and national opportunities and helps advise students exploring the wide of array of possibilities. Learn more about postgraduate funding opportunities on  URAF’s website .

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From physical spaces to funding, Harvard provides the support for students to follow their curiosity as they investigate and explore their world.

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The following is a list of resources and general advice to support graduate students planning international travel and research.

Students are encouraged to consult with their faculty advisors, deans of students , department administrators, and research and safety professionals within their home division or school with field-specific questions and for additional support and resources.

Students may also contact Amanda Young, Director of Graduate Student Affairs in UChicagoGRAD, at [email protected] with any questions or concerns.

PRE-DEPARTURE RESOURCES

Funding and application support.

UChicagoGRAD Fellowship Advising: Students seeking financial support for international research are encouraged to consult with a UChicagoGRAD Fellowships Advisor. Fellowship advisors are available for individual advising appointments and can review application materials.

If you are applying for grant funding to support your research, you will likely be asked for estimates for travel expenses. Even if you are not applying for a grant, budgeting will help you know what to expect. Creating a spreadsheet for tracking expenses can be helpful.

Airfare and Lodging

• It’s best to use trustworthy websites (e.g., airline and hotel websites or known travel aggregator platforms) and to make your initial estimates based on the average price for your itinerary.
• If you are applying for federal funds to support international research (e.g., NSF DDRIG), you will need to comply with the Fly America Act , which requires travelers using federal funds to fly U.S. carriers when available.
• When providing estimates for grant purposes, you should be able to document when and where you found the quotes you are using. An easy way to do this is to take a screenshot and note the date in the file title.

Ground Transportation

• For ground transportation, include estimates for all modes of transportation that you will be using, including: transport to and from the airport (both in the U.S. and at your destination); trains, ferries, or any other transport to reach your field site if not located in your arrival city; and buses, metro, bike rentals, etc. for daily travel in-country.

Meals and Incidentals

• U. S. State Department Foreign Per Diem Rates are searchable by country and city. The State Department provides maximum lodging rates, as well as Meal & Incidental Expense (M&IE) rates, for U.S. officials who are working overseas.
• When in doubt, ask your adviser or fellow students who have worked at or near your field site about average daily costs.

Related Travel Expenses and Research Expenses

• Passport and visa expenses
• Medical insurance that covers you while abroad (if needed)
• Research materials and equipment
• Research assistants and/or participant incentives (i.e., individuals you need to pay in-country)

Safety Planning and Destination Research

UChicagoTraveler : All international travel related to official university programs, events, or activities, and/or supported with University resources should be registered on UChicago Traveler. The registry allows the University to better assist students overseas, including in emergencies or times of crisis.

International Travel Emergency Assistance Program : The University partners with International SOS (ISOS) to provide assistance services for students traveling internationally on University-sponsored travel. Please review the International Travel Emergency Assistance Program website for more information about ISOS services, resources, and restrictions.

Embassy Support : US Citizens and nationals are also encouraged to register travel with the U.S. State Department’s Smart Traveler Enrollment Program , which allows the U.S. Embassy to contact you in an emergency. International students should contact their embassy to determine if similar services are offered.

State Department “Learn About Your Destination” page : provides country-specific information on health and safety, document requirements, and more

CIA World Factbook : provides country-specific foundational knowledge on history, culture, economy, and more

Medications, Immunization, and Other Health Considerations

• Research guidelines on traveling with any personal medications
• Visit your general care provider for a routine checkup prior to departure
• Make an appointment at UChicago Medicine’s Travel Clinic for consultation, immunizations, and preventative medicine
• Review CDC recommended immunizations for your destination
• Review WHO health profiles for your destination

Assessing Potential Fieldwork Hazards

For fieldwork in remote and/or hazardous locations, it’s important to develop a field safety plan. Taking the time to compile a thorough safety plan will prepare you to more effectively manage challenges that arise in the field.

The field safety plan should include:

• Basic trip information , including dates of travel and contact information
• Site information , including description of site, travel and site access, security, expected weather, procedures for low and high temperatures, drinking water availability, and access to shade/shelter
• Emergency services , including local contacts, lodging, emergency communication plan, nearest emergency department, evacuation plans in the event of an emergency, and cell phone coverage
• Physical/mentals demands
• Travel immunizations
• Activities, hazards, and mitigation , including description of activities, field transportation, tools and equipment, hazards, personal protective equipment, first aid training and supplies, and other hazard mitigation
• Insurance information
• Personal safety and security considerations

Research Considerations and Policies

Traveling with technology.

UChicago Information Technology Services (ITS) has developed tips for traveling with electronic devices such as smartphones, laptops, and tablets. Topics include voice and data on your cell phone plan, connecting to the Virtual Private Network (VPN), and export controls on computers that have encryption software installed on them.

Data Security

International travel comes with data security risks.  Before you travel, please review both the general recommendations about data security from ITS as well as their specific recommendations for international travelers .

Research Involving Human Subjects

Research conducted by University investigators in foreign countries remains under University purview and guidelines, including Institutional Review Board (IRB) review and approval when applicable. If you plan to conduct research involving human subjects, consult the IRB review process well in advance.

HEALTH, SAFETY, AND EMERGENCY SUPPORT IN THE FIELD

International SOS : ISOS can connect you with local resources and assist with emergency relocation if appropriate. ISOS also offers tools for pre-trip destination research and safety planning.

Student Wellness provides options for 24/7 mental health support. These options remain available to students while away from campus.

Dean-on-Call Program : The Dean-on-Call is available 24/7 to provide support and referrals to students in the event of an emergency.

Sexual Assault Dean-on-Call :  The Sexual Assault Dean-on-Call is the University administrator specifically trained in trauma-informed 40+ Hour Sexual Assault Crisis Intervention. This administrator is available 24/7.

U.S. Embassy : provides support during emergencies; website is searchable by country.

Conference Travel and Research Grants

The Graduate Student Organization (GSO) Travel and Research Grants fund doctoral and, in some cases, master’s students within the Graduate School of Arts and Sciences (GRS) who plan to present their research at conferences outside of Boston or to conduct research related to their dissertation.

Purpose and Aim: Our goal is to support the exceptional and significant work of Boston University’s graduate students, in the hopes that their conference and research travel will aid them in their professional development and dissertation and/or thesis progress, as well as provide valuable insights for the world at large. We also aim to provide graduate students with an opportunity to hone their research statements, so we therefore overlap our application requirements with a myriad of other grant giving organizations and foundations so that students come out of this experience with a building block of well-written responses to common grant application questions that they may use in the future.

Please read all of the instructions before applying. A link to the application portal is below.

Eligibility Criteria

There are two GSO grant categories, each with the same award amount limits: the conference travel grant and the research grant. Please note the following eligibility criteria for the grant you wish to apply for:

Eligibility for Conference Travel Grants

You may apply for a conference travel grant if you meet the following criteria:

• You are a doctoral student or a student in the Master’s in Fine Arts program within BU Graduate School of Arts and Sciences. (Please note: MA students are not eligible for a GSO grant.)
• Your department is in good standing with GSO, meaning that you have a department representative who has attended 3 or more GSO general body meetings during the semester. (Please see below for more information.)
• You have been accepted or have applied to speak or present a poster at an academic conference that takes place after the application deadline and within 1 year following. 
• Said academic conference takes place outside of the Boston area or outside the area of your primary residence.
• You have not been the recipient of a GSO travel or research grant in the past 12 months.

Eligibility for Research Grants

You may apply for a research grant if you meet the following criteria:

• travel out of Boston or your primary residence
• purchasing of specific tools, items, or technologies
• use of a paid archive or research facility
• attending a paid workshop or training
• Your dissertation research will take place within the 12 months following the next application deadline. 

GRS Departmental Standing with GSO

Only graduate students in GRS departments may apply for a GSO grant. If you are unsure if your department is within GRS, please see this website: https://www.bu.edu/academics/grs/departments/

In order to apply for a GSO grant, your department must be in good standing with GSO. If you would like to confirm your department’s standing with GSO, please email [email protected] .

Award Money

GSO Travel and Research Grants have a maximum award amount of $1,000. You may apply for any amount at the maximum level or below.

The Grant Review Committee may fully award, partially award, or reject your application. Fully awarded applications receive the maximum amount of $1,000; partially awarded applications may receive anywhere between $500 – $999.

Application Deadlines

Applications are usually in August, December, and April of each year. You may apply for conference travel or research project start dates that occur in the 12 months following the application deadline:

• April 1st, 2024 deadline: for conference travel or research projects that occur from April 1st, 2024 – April 1st, 2025
• August 1st, 2024 deadline: for conference travel or research projects that occur from August 1st, 2024 – August 1st, 2025
• December 1st, 2024 deadline: for conference travel or research projects that occur from December 1st, 2024 – December 1st 2025

Because you can reapply immediately if you do not receive a grant, it is recommended you apply as early as possible. 

The application portal opens up 6 weeks ahead of the deadline, although you can find the application questions below and can draft your answers ahead of time.

Evaluation Criteria

As an interdisciplinary review committee made up of graduate students, we take a holistic approach to evaluating applications, especially taking into account factors like financial need, impact of your project or research topic, and if the grant award will greatly impact progress towards degree completion and professional development.

It is important to write the grant application targeted towards a non-specialized audience. This means avoiding jargon and field-specific terminology without providing context and definitions, as well as providing clarity regarding the impact of academic conferences or research projects within one’s field (i.e. do not assume we know how big of a deal a conference is for you, but please do explain it to us). For applications that are rejected, it is more often than not because they have not been able to adequately translate their work for a non-specialized audience.

We also take special note of clarity of budget, and impact of the award amount requested towards reaching the goal of the graduate student. We are more likely to fund a travel request or a research project if it is made clear in the application that the amount requested will fill a gap within funding, provide funding where there previously was none, or may be the only source of funding in order for travel or research to take place. Please be honest with alternative funding sources – we mark down applications who do not do their due diligence to note alternative funding sources or fail to apply to as many sources as possible.

Applications that are rejected are more than encouraged to edit their applications in order to reapply in the next cycle. You may request that we provide our feedback from the review process to you to incorporate them into your edits.

Application and Award Procedures

Please follow all of the instructions in submitting your application. Use all of the available word count provided to describe your work. If you have questions as you are crafting your application, please contact [email protected] .

The Conference Travel Grant application asks for the following information:

• Demographic information
• Information about previous GSO grants you have applied for or been awarded
• Information about the conference at which you plan to present
• Alternative funding sources for your conference travel, including amounts (i.e. department conference budgets, PI funding, grants provided by the conference, or alternative grants); please include funding sources you have applied for and may not yet have received or been rejected by
• Detailed budget for your conference travel, including: conference registration, transportation, room and board, local travel, and additional costs. Additionally, you will be asked to provide a short answer justifying your budget, which gives you the ability to expand on which line items you plan to prioritize and provide information on additional funding sources.
• Essay Q1: Please provide a brief description of your research and its significance both within your scholarly field of study as well as its implications for the world at large. Highlight any interventions, disruptions, or advancements you are making within the current scholarship in your field, and explain in plain terms any broad changes occurring in your field with which you are in conversation. Especially for this question, please tailor this for a non-specialist audience. (300 words maximum)
• Essay Q2: Please first explain your current academic situation, including descriptions of any stages in your path towards degree completion that may be particular to your field (eg. qualifying exams, lab work, on-site fieldwork, dissertation writing, job market, etc.). Again, please tailor this question for a non-specialist audience. Secondly, clarify the need to attend this conference at this specific point in your academic situation. For example, you can describe how attending this conference at this time will ensure you can keep your projected time to degree. You can also indicate any other situations that are impacting or have impacted your academic situation. (300 words maximum)
• Essay Q3: How will this travel grant help you attain your current and future research goals? Please provide specific examples of how presenting at this conference will help you in achieving your current project (as outlined in Essay Q1) as well as your future career goals, be they within academia, industry, nonprofit/non-governmental organizations, or other. You may choose to highlight examples of specific panels you plan to attend, individuals you plan to speak or network with, or collaborations that are planned as a result of this conference. (400 words maximum)

The Research Grant application asks for the following information:

• Demographic Information
• Research project title, research site(s), and dates
• Alternative funding sources for your dissertation research, including amounts (i.e. departmental funding, PI funding, GRAF funding, major and minor external grants, or alternative grants); please include funding you may have applied for and not yet received or been rejected by
• Detailed budget for your research project, including: travel, materials, software, archive access, accommodations, workshop fees, transcription fees, or other costs as apply. Additionally, you will be asked to provide a short answer justifying your budget, which gives you the ability to expand on why certain line items will help you to further reach your research goals.
• Essay Q2: Please first explain your current academic situation, including descriptions of any stages in your path towards degree completion that may be particular to your field (eg. qualifying exams, lab work, on-site fieldwork, dissertation writing, job market, etc.). Again, please tailor this question for a non-specialist audience. Secondly, clarify the need for your research project at this specific point in your academic situation. For example, you can describe how this research will ensure you can keep your projected time to degree. You can also indicate any other situations that are impacting or have impacted your academic situation. (300 words maximum)
• Essay Q3: How will this grant and research opportunity help you attain your current and future research goals? Please provide specific examples of how this research project will help you in achieving your current project (as outlined in Essay Q1) as well as your future career goals, be they within academia, industry, nonprofit/non-governmental organizations, or other. You may choose to highlight examples of specific skills to be gained, workshops you plan to attend, opportunities to gather and/or analyze data, or trainings related to your career goals, among others. (400 words maximum)

Applications are reviewed by the committee over a span of 4-5 weeks following the application deadline. Decisions are provided via email approximately 4-6 weeks after the deadline.

All awards are provided as reimbursements from GRS. If you have been awarded a grant, you are given 12 months to provide receipts in order to file your reimbursement request with the GSO Grant Chair and the GSO Treasurer. Instructions on how to submit your reimbursement request are provided in your award letter. Reimbursements take approximately 1 month to be sent to you, so it is recommended that you submit them as soon as possible.

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Frequently Asked Questions

An updated FAQ section is currently in progress. In the meantime, you can find previous answers to FAQs here: https://www.bu.edu/gso/travelgrants/gso-travel-grant-faq/ .

The GSO Travel and Research Grant Review Committee is made up of your peers – fellow graduate students. We invite PhD students and candidates from across all GRS departments to join the review committee. If you are interested in joining, please email the GSO Grant Chair at [email protected] . Review committee members are still eligible to apply for GSO grants, although they may not score their own applications (for obvious reasons).

The GSO grant committee is as follows: (Updated February 2024)

Hafsa Arain – Grant Review Committee Chair, 2023-2024 (non-scoring member) 7th Year Ph.D. Candidate, Sociocultural Anthropology

Ariel Blakely – Grant Review Committee Member, 2023-2024 Ph.D. Candidate, Clinical Psychology

Florian Bodamer – Grant Review Committee Member, 2023-2024 6th Year Ph.D. Candidate, Political Science

Dilan Eren – Grant Review Committee Member, 2023-2024 6th Year Ph.D. Candidate, Sociology

Jessica Martin   – Grant Review Committee Member, 2023-2024 2nd Year Ph.D. Student, Biological Anthropology

Ryan Pham – Grant Review Committee Member, 2023-2024 2nd Year Ph.D. Student, Chemistry

Corinne   Vietorisz  – Grant Review Committee Member, 2023-2024 3rd Year Ph.D. Candidate, Biology

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Research Resources

Undergraduate research travel fellowship.

The Office of Undergraduate Research and Major Awards offers the Undergraduate Research Travel Fellowship to support undergraduate students from the University of Houston in enhancing their academic development, disseminating their research results, and increasing the visibility of the institution by supporting undergraduate student travel at regional, national, and international conferences. The travel funding is intended for undergraduates presenting the results of their research or creative activities at meetings for a regional, national, or international audience within their academic discipline. 

Complete the Undergraduate Research Travel Fellowship application .

Nature of Support

• The maximum amount of each individual travel award is $750.00. There is no exception to this amount for foreign travel. Only the most economical fares are eligible for this program and students may not receive more than the state-approved per diem rate for lodging and meals.  You may search for specific per diem rates here.
• Since this travel allotment may not fund all the costs incurred through traveling, applicants are strongly encouraged to seek additional funding through research grants, conference travel award programs, and inquire through their faculty mentor and department chair about other potential funding resources that may be available.  
• Eligible travel expenses include registration fees, airfare, ground transportation, lodging, and meals. Entertainment or "miscellaneous" expenses will not be covered.
• The fund is not intended to replace support for undergraduate student travel from existing sources (e.g., contracts and grants, and current policies or practices for travel support within colleges or departments). The intent is to increase the number of students that are presenting, performing, or exhibiting at regional, national, and international conferences.  

Qualifying Venues

• An award may be allocated only if the student is presenting his or her research or creative work at a qualifying venue. Students who have been invited to facilitate a roundtable or discussion based in research may also be eligible; such applications are reviewed on a case-by-case basis. 
• Qualifying venues include regular or annual meetings of a national (U.S. or another country's national society) or international professional society; or quadrennial (or otherwise periodically occurring) international congresses that are sponsored by a number of national professional societies. Professional societies are usually defined as those that collect dues, have elected officers, and may have published journals or other outlets for scholarly work. Qualifying venues may also include meetings sponsored by a government agency or industrial society if the meetings are of an academic nature and take place annually or biennially; and juried competitions of a national or international scope that are held regularly.  
• Funds are not to be allocated to attend special meetings or meetings of special interest groups.

Applicant Eligibility

• Only undergraduate students at UH main campus are eligible to receive funding from this program.
• For the presentation of collaborative research which involves multiple students, only the presenting undergraduate student may be supported.  In special cases (e.g., duet performances), this limitation may be waived upon recommendation of the faculty advisor contingent upon available funding.
• Students who have previously been awarded an Undergraduate Research Travel Fellowship are not eligible for funding to attend a second conference in the same academic year. However, if a student believes they have a compelling reason why they should receive additional funding, then they should contact the Office of Undergraduate Research and Major Awards directly .

Documentation Required

The application must include the following:

• Abstract that was submitted to sponsoring organization (200 words)
• Letter of recommendation from UH Faculty mentor
• Acceptance letter from sponsoring organization

If awarded, you will receive instructions regarding how you will receive your funding. After the conference, you will be required to submit the following in order to process your reimbursement:

• A two-page reflective report, which should include information on your experience traveling, presenting on your work, and representing the University of Houston at a conference.  In the essay, you should describe how attending and presenting at the meeting helped you develop skills in one or more of the following areas: problem-solving, effective communication, teamwork, cultural competency, social responsibility, and/or ethical decision-making.
• Your return boarding pass

Portions or all of your two-page report may be used in marketing materials for the Office of Undergraduate Research and Major Awards and the Honors College. Photos of the student presenting are strongly encouraged for marketing purposes.

Application Process and Deadlines

• Applications must be approved by the appropriate department chair or equivalent and will be reviewed for final approval by the committee appointed by the Associate Dean of Undergraduate Research. Applicants must download the application, complete it electronically, print a hard copy, and then the student applicant, faculty mentor, and department chair (or equivalent) must sign it.  Signed application forms and supporting documentation should be submitted to the Office of Undergraduate Research and Major Awards in Room 212W in The Honors College, or as an electronic PDF to [email protected]  prior to no less than 30 days prior to travel.
• Applications must be received no later than 30 days prior to travel. Applications received after this time will not be reviewed.

Decision Process

• A selection committee appointed by the Associate Dean of Undergraduate Research will review requests for support to ensure conformance to the guidelines, and if funding is available, will normally approve those applications that adhere to the guidelines. Note that the committee will not be reviewing the papers or posters themselves; the peer-review process of the appropriate meetings and the approval processes within the colleges are assumed to have done that work.  In case there are more qualifying requests than available funds, the committee will utilize more stringent criteria.
• Applications are reviewed on a rolling basis. Students are encouraged to submit all application materials well before the 30-day deadline to ensure funds can be disbursed as soon as possible.
• Once an application has been approved, no substitutions will be allowed; if an undergraduate student wishes to use the program’s funds to support a presentation other than the one for which the original application was submitted, he or she must submit an entirely new application. If the student applicant is unable to travel after the funding has been approved, substituting a new student for the same presentation is not allowed; a new application must be submitted.  
• If the student is awarded travel funds but does not attend the conference, the funds must be returned to the Office of Undergraduate Research and Major Awards immediately.

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Travel funding opportunities.

The Graduate School is pleased to provide research degree students (M.A./M.S., Ph.D., J.S.D., D.M.A., M.F.A.) the opportunity to travel the world to enhance their scholarship. Eligible students are encouraged to apply for grant funding related to professional conferences, research travel, or summer language education.

• Conference Grant
• Research Travel Grant
• Summer Foreign Language Grant

Conference Grant – Application Form (Online)

The Graduate School offers Conference Grant awards of up to $700 to research degree students to attend a professional conference at which they are presenting. Online conference presentations are eligible for a grant of up to $200. Grant amounts are detailed in the  Locations and Awards PDF . See the application form for more information about eligibility requirements and instructions. Conference grants are reviewed by the 9th of the month preceding the month in which the conference occurs, and grants are awarded to eligible students by the 15th of the preceding month. Applications are accepted up to 30 days following the end of the conference date.  

Students are eligible for one conference grant per year and must be within time to degree limits. Masters students are eligible for conference travel grants starting in their first semester until the end of the eighth semester of enrollment.  Ph.D. students are eligible for conference travel grants starting in their first semester until the end of the fourteenth semester of enrollment.

Research Travel Grant – Application Form (Online)

The Graduate School awards grants of up to $2,500 for Ph.D. degree students and $1,000 for master’s degree students for travel that is directly related to dissertation and thesis research, not conference travel. Recipients must be enrolled (full-time or in absentia) in a graduate research degree program (M.A./M.S., M.F.A., D.M.A., J.S.D., or Ph.D.) through the Graduate School and be registered at the time of the award. Master’s degree students up to their eighth semester of study and Ph.D. students up to their 14th semester of study are eligible to apply. (Note that the post-A exam requirement has been waived beginning with Spring 2022 submissions.)

In a typical year, the Graduate School awards 50-65 grants. Applications are due annually on October 1, February 1, and April 1 with a call for applications circulated a month prior to the deadline. Decisions will be announced by the first of the month following the application deadline. For example, decisions will be announced by November 1 for the October 1 deadline. See the application form for more information about eligibility requirements and instructions.

For students managing mental health while away from campus, please visit the Mental Health While Away from Campus page.

Learn more about graduate students who have received travel grants:

• MacKenzie Pierce, Musicology
• Jiai Zhang, Food Science and Technology
• Mariano Sanchez Talanquer, Government
• Kalia Bistolas, Microbiology

Summer Foreign Language Grant – Application Form (Online)

Grants of up to $1,000 are offered to research degree students for summer travel to foreign countries for intensive (non-English) language instruction. See the application form for more information about eligibility requirements and instructions. Applications are due by April 15 with a call for applications occurring a month prior to the deadline.

Important Notification:  To ensure the safety of all Cornell students traveling on university-related activities, students traveling internationally must enter their travel itinerary and contact information into Cornell’s International Travel Registry . In addition, those traveling to high-risk countries must get approval for such travel from the International Travel Advisory and Response team (ITART).

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With the generous support of its alumni and partners, the Department of the History of Art and Architecture (HAA) delivers one-of-a-kind educational experiences to all its undergraduate and graduate majors. Among these supports, The Marian Donnelly Student Award, The Amy and Ross Curry Endowment, the Mark Sponenberg Endowment, and the Alice Wingwall Travel Award, enable HAA students to travel nationally and internationally to study works of art firsthand or seize invaluable professional development opportunities to present their research in academic conferences and workshops. In a departmental Wednesday Colloquium held in fall 2023, the seven 2022-23 recipients of these awards— Ren Reed , Mew Lingjun Jiang , Gabriela Chitwood , Raechel Root , Jessica Johnson , Tatymn Snider , Patricia McCall , and Joe Sussi —shared their unique and fulfilling experiences.  

Amy and Ross Kari Student Award     Ren Reed, BA '23 (Art History)

Thanks to the Amy and Ross Kari Student Award, Ren was able to travel to the Northwest Undergraduate Conference of the Ancient World. There, Ren presented their paper, “Harmony and Matrimony: A Cameo of Hermaphroditus.” The feedback and questions they received from the audience encouraged Ren to take a deeper dive into the subject.  

The deeper dive resulted in multiple further undergraduate awards, including the department’s Marion Donnelly Book Prize for the best undergraduate term paper in art history. In the fall of 2023, Ren was selected as one of only five recipients of the UO Libraries’ Award For Undergraduate Research Excellence (LAURE).  

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Amy and Ross Kari Student Award    "Mew" Lingjun Jiang, PhD Candidate

Mew Jiang is a third-year PhD candidate studying Japanese Art. Mew earned an Amy and Ross Kari Student Award, which allowed her to travel to Boston to join the annual Conference of the Association for Asian Studies, one of the most prestigious conferences within her field. It was Mew’s first time attending this prestigious conference.  

A distinguished faculty member at the University of Hawai'i, Professor Szostak was Mew’s first Japanese Art History professor and guided her into the field.

Mew's presentation at the conference shared the research from her qualifying paper, “Pride of the Self and Prejudice Against the Other” and featured works from the 520+ modern Japanese woodblock prints that Mr. Irwin Lavenberg donated to the Jordan Schnitzer Museum of Art in 2022. Mew refined the paper thanks to the feedback she received at the conference, which was awarded the prestigious Chino Kaori Memorial Prize from the Japan Art History Forum in 2023.

When it came to the opportunity of attending a conference, Mew was effusive with her praise about the award. 

"[Thanks to the award, I could] meet with people I met before and also communicate with specialists in the field and it was a really fruitful study,” shared Mew.

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Dr. John Szostak (U of Hawai‘i) and Mew. Photo courtesy of Mew Jiang.

Marian Donnelly Student Award               Gabriela "Gaby" Chitwood, PhD Candidate

Gaby received a Marian Donnelly Student Award to present at the 58th International Congress of Medieval Studies in Kalamazoo, Michigan. This was Gaby's first in-person conference due to the pandemic. 

Gaby also organized two panels at the conference, and joined insightful conversations with peers and scholars. 

“My work was well received by those who attended, and it sparked many conversations with French scholars that I met at the conference,” reflected Gaby. 

Gaby took advantage of networking opportunities through the Annual Gathering of the Association Villard de Honnecourt for the Interdisciplinary Study of Technology and Art (AVISTA). The connections Gaby made through AVISTA led her to further opportunity to present another chapter of her dissertation at the Medieval Academy of America. 

Learn More about Gaby

Photo courtesy of Gaby Chitwood.

Alice Wingwall Travel Award, Mark Sponenburgh Endowment in Art History, and Marian Donnelly Student Award   Raechel "Rae" Root, PhD Candidate

A combination of the Alice Wingwall Travel Award and Mark Sponenburgh Endowment in Art History allowed Rae to conduct dissertation research on contemporary art in Germany and Italy by attending the 2023 Documenta and Venice Biennale.

In addition to her summer fieldwork, with a Marian Donnelly Student Award Rae also presented at conferences at Towson University and Rutgers University. Towson's conference on the theme of “Archival Silent NOISE,” in particular, left a powerful impression on Rae.

“The conference was very intimate, and there were a lot of artists there who were working with archives," said Rae. "So, I met many artists there, one of whom I could see myself writing about in the future.” 

At the Rutgers University Graduate Symposium on Artifacts of Change, Visions of the Environment and Disruptions , Rae presented on her ongoing research about a queer ecological reading of the photography of Oregon's lesbian lands, which helped her reconceptualize her research projects. 

Learn More about Rae         

Photo courtesy of Rae Root.

Marian Donnelly Student Award                  Jessica "Jessie" Johnson, PhD Candidate

A Marian Donnelly Student Award gave Jessie, a fourth-year PhD student, the opportunity to travel to London to make her academic debut at the Paul Mellon Centre for Studies in British Art conference. There, Jessie presented about the career of the first Black Shakespearean actor, Ira Aldridge. For Jessie, this accomplishment was also an unrivaled experience.

Jessie's presentation met with enthusiastic reception, leading to networking opportunities with other scholars. It was encouraging for Jessie to see the genuine interest among her peers and senior scholars toward not just her topic, but also in offering guidance and advice in her studies and research.

Fortuitously, the conference overlapped with the reopening of the National Portrait Gallery after a three-year renovation, which demonstrated the institution’s renewed commitment to representing people of color and addressing colonial history.

Jessie was both surprised and excited to find a replica of the portrait of Ira Aldridge, featured in her presentation, displayed prominently within the main gallery.

Learn More about Jessie        

Photo courtesy of Jessie Johnson.

Mark Sponenburgh Endowment in Art History Research Travel                  Tatymn Snider, MA

Thanks to support from the Mark Sponenburgh Endowment, Tatymn Snider, then just finishing their first year as an MA student in ancient Mediterranean art, became the first person in their immediate family to visit Europe, allowing them to refine and reinforce their thesis research on the “Marble Statue of an Old Woman” at the Metropolitan Museum of Art and the “Old Drunk Woman” at the Capitoline Museum.

Learn More about Tatymn        

Photo courtesy of Tatymn Snider.

Marian Donnelly Student Award                   Patricia "Trish" McCall, PhD Candidate

Trish is a third-year PhD candidate in Medieval Art History, who received a Marian Donnelly award to present a part of her master's thesis at the 58th International Congress of Medieval Studies. Trish is currently converting her presentation into an article.

Thanks to the invaluable feedback received at the conference, Trish has been able to refine her paper. Had she not attended in person, Trish believes, she would not have received as many questions about her work as she did nor would she have made as many diverse connections with scholars working on manuscript illuminations.

Learn More about Trish         

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Alice Wingwall Travel Award                  Joe Sussi, PhD Candidate

Joe Sussi thanks the Alice Wingwall Travel Award that allowed him to take the research trip to Sacramento and Los Angeles, CA, which he believes will become integral to the second chapter of his dissertation. In Sacramento, Joe saw the work of Kim Abeles in a retrospective exhibition, " Smog Collectors ,” and then he met the artist in person in Los Angeles. . 

The second chapter of Joe’s dissertation is on Kim Abeles’s 1985-1987 “Mountain Wedge” series and the award allowed Joe to see many of the works he had only experienced in books. In LA, Joe traced part of Abele's pilgrimage to Mountain Wedge that informed her series, while also visiting the Huntington Library for archival research on plants, a key to his investigation on the concept of “pollution.”

Learn More about Joe         

Photo courtesy of Joe Sussi.

The Department of the History of Art and Architecture (HAA) explores global history, culture, and society through art and architecture from antiquity to the present day. Trained to celebrate cultural differences and the broad spectrum of human creativity and expression, art history students are natural ambassadors of pluralism and tolerance. You’ll develop skills in appreciating visual and material culture to help you become a true global citizen—ideally equipped to understand how historical events and concerns relate to important contemporary and international phenomena.

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Gsg travel & research awards, travel awards provided by the nau gsg.

The Graduate Student Government (GSG) awards approximately $45,000 annually in travel funding. These funds are available to students traveling to present or attend conferences, for research, scholarship, or professional development activities.

Travel Windows

Because the application will be open throughout the year and eligible students will be awarded on a rolling basis, we ask that you stay within the dates provided in the table below.

*Please note that no travel application reviews or notices will occur between December 1st-January 15th.

Application Process

To apply for a GSG travel award: All applications must be submitted electronically by filling out the NAU Graduate Student Government travel award application. Please read the entire application carefully before beginning to fill it out.

Eligibility And Rules Accordion Closed

Eligible NAU graduate students may only receive one award, regardless of type (domestic or international), during each academic year (however, if a student chooses to relinquish their travel funds, they are eligible to apply for another travel award within the same year). Only degree-seeking graduate students enrolled in non-online programs are eligible for travel funds.

Applicants must:

• Be in good academic standing
• Have no academic integrity violations on their record
• Be active in their program (i.e., new students must have started their fall or spring semester to be eligible)
• Have not graduated by the time of travel (as determined by the travel return date, not the application date)

Submitting an application for a travel award does not guarantee funding. Applications will be evaluated on a rolling timeline ending April 30th for travel continuing through June 30th. It is possible students may be awarded less than the amount listed or their applications may be denied due to funding limitations. Retroactive funding (funding requested to support travel that happened prior to the request date) is not available.

A travel award must be used for the specific activity/conference for which it was awarded. Official documentation of acceptance to present at a conference prior to travel and follow-up documentation that the presentation was completed are required. If a student received funding at the presenting level (Tier 1) but then only attended the conference (Tier 2), funding may be withdrawn completely, or reduced.

Adherence to deadlines and providing complete and accurate information are essential to processing requests in a fair and organized manner. All submitted applications must be complete and accurate. The GSG is not responsible for inaccurate or incorrect application information.

Travel Award Amount Tiers and Eligible Expenses Accordion Closed

Awards will be distributed based on the tiers below.

Tier 1 : Presenting at a national, regional, state, or local conference will be awarded UP TO $500.

Tier 2 : Attending a national, regional, and state conference will be awarded UP TO $250.

Eligible Expenses:

Funding may only be used to cover the following expenses:

• Conference and registration fees
• Transportation expenses to and from the conference, competition, or research site
• Lodging accommodations

Note : Food and meal expenses are not approved as reimbursable expenses by the GSG travel awards.

** IMPORTANT ** If you plan to split the cost(s) with other students traveling to the same conference, the student who paid the cost directly to the vendor (ie. hotel, Airbnb, VRBO, Uber, Lyft) will be the only one reimbursed up to the awarded amount.

Post-Conference Reimbursement Steps  Accordion Closed

1. You MUST submit a valid copy of receipt(s) for registration, lodging, and/or transportation and official documentation that you attended the conference. Examples include a copy of your conference name badge,  a program listing you as a conference presenter, or photo evidence. All documents must be submitted to NAU’s Employee Service Center (ESC)   within 5 days of your return or your travel award will not be approved.

The 5 Rules of a Receipt

1. DATE of Purchase 2. Name of VENDOR where the purchase was made 3. ITEMIZATION of WHAT was purchased 4. Total AMOUNT PAID – with itemization of tax, shipping, tip, etc. 5. PROOF of PAYMENT – with a notation of payment method

If even (1) of the above is missing, it will not be accepted. 

**When submitting a receipt, note WHO paid and if paid out-of-pocket or by PCARD**

If you are driving to and from a conference to be reimbursed for mileage, please upload the one-way directions from your starting location to the conference location. Directions from websites such as Google Maps or MapQuest are acceptable.

2. Once this documentation is received, NAU’s Employee Service Center (ESC) will process your reimbursement. This process can take six to eight weeks.

3. You will receive your reimbursement through a choice of direct deposit or paper check available for pickup or mailed to your current mailing address in LOUIE. Note: if you select direct deposit, and you have a balance on your account in LOUIE, the reimbursement will first be used to pay off any remaining balance on your NAU student account.

International Travel Award Accordion Closed

International travel awards are available for outstanding NAU graduate students traveling to a conference outside of the United States, Mexico, and Canada*.  Two awards at $1,000 each are available for graduate students for the Fall and Spring terms, respectively. Application deadlines will be November 15th for travel during the Fall 2023 semester and May 1st for travel during the Spring 2024 semester. Award winners are announced by December 1st and March 1st, respectively.  Awards can be used for travel within the academic year.

To be eligible to apply, students:

• Must be enrolled in a program that requires research, scholarship, or creative work capstones (including, but not limited to, thesis and dissertations) at the time of the conference.
• Must have a minimum 3.5 cumulative GPA.
• Must have completed at least one year of their graduate program.
• Must be presenting at a conference (no workshops are considered) that is outside of the United States, Mexico, or Canada.
• Student has not been awarded any other GSG travel award within the academic year.

Office of Graduate & Professional Studies

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• Undergraduate Research Office Funded Programs

Awards and Deadlines

The Undergraduate Research Office provides travel funding to undergraduates who are attending conferences to present their research, scholarly, or creative endeavors.  Awards of up to $250 are available for virtual conferences and up to $650 for in-person conferences.  Funding is available on a "first come" basis.   

Eligibility

All undergraduate students at Case Western Reserve University are eligible to apply for travel assistance. Students must present their research, scholarly or creative endeavors at a virtual or in-person conference.

Students who accept travel funding must present their work at Intersections: SOURCE Symposium & Poster Session.  Intersections is scheduled for December 2023 (with an early November registration and abstract submission deadline) and in April 2024.

Travel Funding has been fully expended for this school year. The travel application will reopen in July 2024 for students traveling from July 2024 through June 2025.

Mentor Support Form

A complete travel application consists of: (1) student completion of the travel application form and (2) mentor completion of the Support Form. SOURCE recommends that you send the link to the Mentor Travel Support Form to your project mentor.  SOURCE typically responds to 5-7 business days after complete travel applications are submitted.

Funding Recipients

2022-2023 recipients.

Candace Tunac (Nutrition & Psychology), Association of Nurses in AIDS Care Conference, Poster Presentation; Mentor: Christine Horvat Davey, FPB Nursing School

Tyler Barrios (Communication Sciences and Disorders), AuDacity, Academy of Doctors of Audiology; Mentor: Lauren Calandruccio, Psychological Sciences

Melissa Phung Rojas (Biology & Cognitive Science), 12th Structural Birth Defects Meeting of the Society for Developmental Biology, Poster Presentation; Mentor: Radhika Atit, Biology

Suchita Rajan (Cognitive Science), International Conference on Behavioral Neuroscience and Neuropsychology, Poster Presentation; Mentor: Lingfei Luan, Cognitive Science

Jingwei Li (Biochemistry), Midwest & Great Lakes Undergraduate Research Symposium in Neuroscience (mGluRs), Poster Presentation; Mentor: Ryan Arvidson, Biochemistry

Jingwei Li (Biochemistry), ASBMB (American Society for Biochemistry and Molecular Biology) Discover BMB; Poster Presentation; Mentor Ryan Arvidson, Biochemistry

Sarvani Nori (Human Nutrition), Food & Nutrition Conference & Expo (FNCE ) of the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics, Poster Presentation; Mentor: Hope Barkoukis, Nutrition

Rachel Wyetzner (Biology), Annual Biomedical Research Conference for Minoritized Scientists (ABRCMS), Oral Presentation; Mentor: Mustafa Khokha, Yale School of Medicine

Tejaswini Haraniya (Polymer Science and Engineering), American Chemical Society Spring 2023 Conference, Poster Presentation; Valentin Rodionov, Macromolecular Science and Engineering

Helen Molteni (Biochemistry), 12th Structural Birth Defects Meeting of the Society for Developmental Biology, Poster Presentation; Mentor: Radhika Atit

Megan Gregory (Biology & Dance), 12th Structural Birth Defects Meeting of the Society for Developmental Biology, Poster Presentation; Mentor: Radhika Atit

Daniel Kessler (Physics & Math), American Physical Society, Eastern Great Lakes Section, Poster Presentation; Mentor: Glenn Starkman, Physics

Amber See (Communications Sciences), American Speech Language Hearing Association Convention, Award Ceremony; Mentor: Lauren Calandruccio, Psychological Science

Serena Wheeler (Communications Sciences), American Speech Language Hearing Association Convention, Award Ceremony; Mentor: Lauren Calandruccio, Psychological Science

Stefani Garcia (Communication Science & Psychology), American Speech Language Hearing Association Convention, Award Ceremony; Mentor: Lauren Calandruccio, Psychological Science

Diala Izhiman (Communication Science & Psychology), American Speech Language Hearing Association Convention, Award Ceremony; Mentor: Lauren Calandruccio, Psychological Science

Nihal Manjila (Biology & History), American Historical Association 136th Annual Meeting, Poster Presentation; Mentor: Jonathan Sadowsky, History

Nihal Manjila (Biology & History), American Association for the History of Medicine 96th Annual Meeting 2023, Poster Presentation: Mentor; Jonathan Sadowsky, History

Nihal Manjila (Biology & History), Harvard College National Collegiate Research Conference, Poster Presentation; Mentor: Edward Yu, Pharmacology

Johana Guci, (Biochemistry), ASBMB (American Society for Biochemistry and Molecular Biology) Discover BMB; Mentor: Marvin Nieman, Pharmacology

Paul Seong (Biology), Ohio Chapter of the American Fisheries Society 2023 OCAFS Annual Meeting; Mentor: Ronald Oldfield

Neel Agarwal (Biochemistry & Psychology), American College of Cardiology / World Heart Federation 2023, Poster Presentation; Mentor Luke Laffin, Cleveland Clinic

Adrian Palumbo (Biochemistry), ASBMB (American Society for Biochemistry and Molecular Biology) Discover BMB, Poster Presentation; Mentor: Tingwei Mu, Physiology and Biophysics

Mary Tang (Biochemistry), ASBMB (American Society for Biochemistry and Molecular Biology) Discover BMB, Poster Presentation; Mentor: Ryan Arvidson, Biochemistry

Claire Lee (Cognitive Science), 2023 American Thoracic Society (ATS) International Conference, Poster Presentation; Mentor: Fariba Rezaee, Cleveland Clinic

James Dai (Biochemistry), ASBMB (American Society for Biochemistry and Molecular Biology) Discover BMB, Poster Presentation; Mentor:Vincent Monnier, Pathology & Biochemistry

Mirra Rasmussen (Materials Science and Engineering), 2023 Materials Research Society Spring Meeting, Poster Presentation; Mentor: Ina Martin, Physics & Materials Science

Haley Aharoni (Biochemistry), ASBMB (American Society for Biochemistry and Molecular Biology) Discover BMB, Poster Presentation; Mentor: Thomas Gerken, Biochemistry

Sahil Patel (Computer Science), American Association of Cancer Research - Annual Meeting 2023, Poster Presentation; Mentor: Corredor Germán, Emory University, Biomedical Engineering

Riti Mital (Psychology), Society of Pediatric Psychology Annual Conference, Poster Presentation; Mentor: Chelsea Weyand, Akron Children's Hospital

Xinyue Li (Biochemistry), 18th Annual AACR Undergraduate Student Caucus and Poster Competition (USCPC), Poster Presentation; Mentor: Hung-Ying Kao, Biochemistry

Yangheng, Jizhe (Physics & Computer Science), American Physics Society Meeting, Poster Presentation; Mentor Giuseppe Strangi, Physics

Haasita Akkala, CASE AAAS in Washington, DC

Helina VanBibber (Cognitive Science), European College of Sports Science Paris 2023, Poster Presentation; Jacob Calcei, University Hospitals, Orthopedic Surgery

2021-2022 Recipients

Maria Luisa Bates Domenech (Political Science & Economics), Midwest Political Science Conference, Paper Presentation; Mentor: Greg Goelzhauser, Political Sciences Department

Nisha Busch (Neuroscience), Society of Toxicology Annual Meeting, Poster Presentation; Mentor: Timothy Flanigan, US FDA National Center for Toxicological Research

Daniel Chen (Computer Science and Mathematics), APS March Meeting, Paper Presentation; Shuai Xu, Department of Computer and Data Science

Maize Connolly (Biochemistry), 2022 ASBMB Annual Meeting, Poster Presentation; Mentor: Ryan Arvidson, Biochemistry

Hannah Dorris (Chemistry and Art History), American Institute of Conservation, Poster Presentation; Mentor: Ina Martin, Materials Science and Engineering, MORE Center

Yasaswini Iyer (Chemical Biology), 2021 International Chemical Congress of Pacific Basin Societies; Mentor: Rekha Srinivasan, Department of Chemistry

Ramona Johnson (Biology and Political Science), Midwest Political Science Association 79th Annual Conference, Paper Presentation; Mentor: Matthew Hodgetts, Political Science

Erryk Katayama (Biochemistry and Philosophy), American Association for Cancer Research, Poster Presentation; Mentor: Jordan Winter, Surgery

Theresa Lee (Communication Sciences and Psychology), American Speech‑Language‑Hearing Association Convention 2021, Poster Presentation; Mentor: Lauren Calandruccio, Psychological Sciences Department

Jessie Lin (Communication Sciences and Psychology), American Speech‑Language‑Hearing Association Convention 2021, Presentation; Mentor: Lauren Calandruccio, Psychological Sciences Department

Aniya Martinez (Communication Sciences), American Speech‑Language‑Hearing Association Convention 2021, Poster Presentation; Mentor: Lauren Calandruccio, Psychological Sciences Department

Vivian Martinez, (Communication Sciences), American Speech‑Language‑Hearing Association Convention 2021, Poster Presentation; Mentor: Lauren Calandruccio, Psychological Sciences Department

Kate Okun (Physics), American Physical Society 2022 Meeting, Poster Presentation; Mentor: John Ruhl, Physics

Sahil Patel (Computer Science), Biomedical Engineering Society Annual Meeting 2021, Oral Presentation; Mentor: David Hormuth II, University of Texas at Austin, Cockrell School of Engineering - Biomedical Engineering Department

Catherine Phillips (Nutritional Biochemistry and Metabolism), Ohio Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics Annual Conference, Poster Presentation; Mentors: Rosa Hand and Rosanna Watowicz, Department of Nutrition

Phillip Popp (Mathematics and Physics), American Physical Society March Meeting, Paper Presentation; Mentor: Walter Lambrecht, Physics

Rachel Theisen (Biochemistry), 2022 ASBMB Annual Meeting, Poster Presentation; Mentor: Ryan Arvidson, Biochemistry

Jeremiah Ukwela (Biomedical Engineering), Annual International Conference of the IEEE Engineering in Medicine and Biology Society, Paper Presentation; Mentor: Steve Majerus, Biomedical Engineering

International Business Travel To Do List

Rice University maintains an unwavering stance on the importance of academic freedom, transparency, protection of intellectual capital, and international scientific collaboration. The Rice University ecosystem is enhanced and strengthened when people from different parts of the world come together to discuss ideas and generate innovation. The exceptional contributions of foreign collaborators to Rice University teaching and research are indisputable. However, as highlighted by the United States Intelligence Community and Federal Funding Agencies adversarial foreign governments have made a concerted effort to take advantage of such openness to advance their social and economic agendas and have threatened the integrity and academic competitiveness of U.S. research and innovation .

Rice University’s Office of Research Security is providing this Travel To-Do List to assist administrators, faculty, and staff when conducting universally-related foreign travel.

Travel Registration

1. Search the US Department of State (DOS) travel advisory for your region of travel.

2. Search the Corruption Perception Index to reveal the corruption level score associated with your country of travel.

If your country of destination is listed as a:

• DOS Level 3 (Reconsider Travel) or
• DOS Level 4 (Do Not Travel) or
• If the country scores 60 or below on the CPI (designated as Elevated Risk for Corruption),

You will need to register with International SOS to ensure your safety. To register for International SOS, You will need a Rice Membership number to start the process. 11BYSG000011

If the country you're visiting scores 60 or below on the Corruption Perception Index, you will need to review Rice Policy 107 Anti-Bribery and Corruption. Faculty and staff who travel to these countries at least once per year must provide a certificate that they comply with the Anti-Bribery and Corruption policy.

Review Rice Policy 107 for information related to ensuring compliance with the Foreign Corrupt Practices Act (“FCPA”) and other domestic and foreign anti-bribery and anti-corruption laws and regulations.

Search the CDC Travel Health Notices for health-related travel advisories, including recommended vaccinations and precautions.

Report your travel using the Rice University Travel Registry

If you are supported by a federal grant, make sure to check with program officer for any approval or reporting requirements.

Enrolling in STEP helps the US Embassy near your travel location contact you in case of emergencies.

Travel through embargoed countries (Belarus, Cuba, Iran, North Korea, Russia, Syria, Ukraine) may be prohibited. Consult with the Rice Office of Research Integrity to determine specific restrictions.

Travel Preparation

If you are taking an electronic device, consider out a sanitized laptop provided by Rice OIT (POC – CISO Marc Scarborough

If you are taking an electronic device with sensitive, confidential, or research data from DoD, consider obtaining a temporary export-controlled license provided by Rice Office of Research Integrity (POC - Swapna Hegde, Export Controls Research Analyst)

All items you take are an export, including your research data. Contact the Office of Research Integrity for a Temporary Export Letter or License to comply with export control laws.

Research security program will provide a travel briefing after you file your Travel Registry report if traveling to Russia, China, North Korea, and Iran (countries of concern). (POC – Tam Dao, AVP for Research Security)

An export controls research analyst will provide you with a travel briefing following your travel registration.

Consider following the DOS “Assistance for U.S. Citizens” for your destination found under the “Embassies and Consulates” section of your destination

Make copies of passport, driver’s license, and ISOS insurance card

Post-Travel

Upon your return, report any suspicious activity or any lost or misplaced Rice University materials to Rice University research security program (POC – Tam Dao, AVP for Research Security)

Posted 11/30/2023

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Table of contents (12 chapters)

Front matter, new trends in international financial development and risk assessment, adapted approaches to measuring financial development.

• Konstantin Krinichansky

Green Finance: Trends, Risks and Regulation

• Svetlana Pertseva, Anna Vityazeva

Dynamic BRICS Stock Market Linkages as a Channel of Systemic Risk Transmission: Evidence from the Asymmetric Connectedness Approach

Household income and financial stability of the banking sector: data from russia.

• Olga Miroshnichenko, Maria Vyshkovskaia, Valeriy Gamukin

The Impact of ESG Rating on Companies’ Resilience to Systemic Risks

• Alexandra Egorova, Herman Petrov-Nerling

Quantitative Methods and Models in Emerging Markets’ Risk Management

New ways of measuring catastrophic risk.

• Vigen Minasyan

Measuring Market Liquidity and Liquidity Mismatches Across Sectors

• Artur Akhmetov, Anna Burova, Natalia Makhankova, Alexey Ponomarenko

The Impact of Macroeconomic Factors on Capital Adequacy of the Russian Banking Sector in the Context of Countercyclical Banking Regulation

• Olga Miroshnichenko, Maria Vyshkovskaia

Assessing the Probability of Default During the COVID-19 Pandemic: The Case of Airlines

• Elizaveta Markovskaya, Elena Smolina

New Challenges in Systemic Risk Assessment and Regulation

Macroprudential policy: tools and evaluation of the effectiveness of measures for systemic risks management.

• Ekaterina Seryakova

Financial Resolution of Banks in Distress: International Evidence

• Nataliya Kovaleva, Oksana Petrova

Digital Systemic Financial Risks in the Russian Banking Sector

• Sergey Dubinin

Back Matter

• systemic risk
• risk management
• catastrophic risks
• macroprudential policy
• green finance
• financial stability

About this book

This book provides an analysis of various sources and forms of systemic financial risk. It focuses on the most pressing research questions for both advanced and emerging market economies, including green finance, ESG agenda and related risks, international financial connectivity across countries and financial institutions, and catastrophic risks modeling. Part 1 considers emerging research issues in risk assessment and management, including new approaches to measuring financial development, trends and prospects of green finance, and cross-country financial spillovers. Part 2 casts a more nuanced look at the quantitative models and methods adopted in risk assessment and risk management, putting such issues as measuring catastrophic risks, liquidity mismatches as well as modeling probabilities of default and the impact of macroeconomic fundamentals on capital adequacy ratios in the Russian banking sector in the spotlight. Finally, Part 3 discusses the new regulatory challenges dealingwith risk assessment and risk management, such as macroprudential policies which have proved efficient to mitigate systemic risk are investigated.

The book offers a comprehensive picture of the challenges which emerging market economies are facing in the field of financial risk assessment and management. Specifically, the challenges are discussed in the context of elaborated models and policy responses, which are based on the up-to-date theoretical contributions and empirical evidence from various fields, making the book relevant to professors, researchers, graduate students, and practitioners of risk management, international finance, and financial services.

Editors and Affiliations

Alexander Karminsky

Mikhail Stolbov

About the editors

Bibliographic information.

Book Title : Systemic Financial Risk

Book Subtitle : An Emerging Market Perspective

Editors : Alexander Karminsky, Mikhail Stolbov

DOI : https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-031-54809-3

Publisher : Palgrave Macmillan Cham

eBook Packages : Business and Management , Business and Management (R0)

Copyright Information : The Editor(s) (if applicable) and The Author(s), under exclusive license to Springer Nature Switzerland AG 2024

Hardcover ISBN : 978-3-031-54808-6 Published: 28 May 2024

Softcover ISBN : 978-3-031-54811-6 Due: 28 June 2024

eBook ISBN : 978-3-031-54809-3 Published: 26 May 2024

Edition Number : 1

Number of Pages : XXIII, 334

Number of Illustrations : 25 b/w illustrations, 41 illustrations in colour

Topics : Risk Management , International Finance , Macroeconomics/Monetary Economics//Financial Economics , Financial Services

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Per Diem Rates

The General Services Administration (GSA) per diem reimbursement rates for meals and lodging are now available at http://www.gsa.gov/perdiem .

GSA has the responsibility for establishing the per diem rates that Federal agencies use to reimburse their Federal travelers for expenses incurred while on official travel within the continental United States (CONUS).  GSA continues to use the industry-based Average Daily Rate, a widely accepted lodging-industry measure, to establish lodging rates in each non-standard area (NSA).  This data is obtained through a leading provider of hotel lodging industry data.  As in prior years, GSA continues to use mid-price properties in areas where the majority of Federal travelers stay. 

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Travel advances

Eligibility for meals, registration payments, travel reimbursement, field expenses, mileage rate/allowance, vehicle rental, telephone and other communication services, accompanying dependents, extended travel status, foreign/international travel, foreign travel benefits programs.

• US Carrier (Fly America Act)

Travel Warnings

CDC Travel Health Notices

Travel advances are available if needed and requests should be forwarded within two weeks of the travel dates. To obtain an advance, complete a travel payment request form, the advance section, detailing the travel dates, destinations, estimated expenses and purpose for travel must be forwarded to APPO. Normally the advance will cover 80 percent of lodging and meals and 100 percent of transportation. Under special circumstances, however, advances over the 80 percent limit can be approved. No further travel advances will be issued if a prior advance has not been reconciled. Travel advances are to be reconciled within 30 days after the trip.  

Meal eligibility guidelines:

• Must be in official travel status (a distance GREATER than 35 miles from employee's official station or place of residence.
• Allowance and reimbursement for breakfast and dinner follows is outlined below:

On day of departure:

On day of return:

• No allowance or reimbursement will be made for lunch.
• No allowance or reimbursement will be made if meals are provided by the conference meeting, or hotel.

The rate at which the traveler will be allowed and reimbursed for domestic rates can be found at:  http://www.gsa.gov/portal/content/104877.

• Here is link for foreign per diem rates: https://aoprals.state.gov/web920/per_diem.asp

RF employees are allowed or reimbursed for meals during non-overnight travel. Non-overnight meal payment allowances for ALL locations are as follows: Breakfast, $5; Dinner, $12. (The " Taxable Meal Payment Request & Authorization Form " MUST be attached to the travel reimbursement request.)

• New York State employees are NOT allowed or reimbursed for meals during non-overnight travel.
• The Internal Revenue Service (IRS) considers reimbursements paid to a person for meal  expenses incurred during one-day, non-overnight travel as taxable income. Payments to RF employees for non-overnight meal expenses must be included in the employee’s paycheck as gross income and reported on the employee’s Wage and Tax Statement, IRS Form W-2 In addition, taxes must be withheld and fringe benefits must be charged to the account from which the employee is paid.
• Breakfast and dinner per diems must be deducted if included in conference and or meeting. This includes continental breakfast.

APPO can mail registration forms and payments directly to the conference or meeting facilitator. The project director may want to send the registration form and payment directly to meeting organizers and request reimbursement. We can use advance account if payment request is late but needs to be justified as to why late requisition/payment submission.

The travel payment voucher should be submitted within 20 working days upon return from travel. If however the travel voucher is submitted beyond 6 months a justification for lateness is required. We require original hotel receipt, original airline receipt/invoice or internet printout of airfare charge, and conference brochure or announcement. Meal allowances generally do not require receipts. If a secondary source of funds is used to partially reimburse travel please provide documentation identifying the other funding. The Research Foundation uses lodging and meal allowances that are established by the federal General Services Administration.

In certain circumstances, the lodging rate charged is higher than the prescribed rate. To request reimbursement for rates that exceed the per diem rate please include an explanation for full reimbursement with the travel expense voucher. If staying at conference hotel and the rate exceeds GSA allowance, then no need for further lodging justification. Just note on travel voucher that hotel was conference site.

Travel reimbursement for non-project personnel

Research scholars, consultants, lecturers, etc. should be informed to save original lodging receipts, original airline or electronic printout receipt and should request tax exemption when traveling in New York State. If this documentation is not provided, then these expenses will be considered taxable income and a 1099 Miscellaneous Income statement will be issued. The travel payment voucher is the appropriate form to use to request travel reimbursement. Unless other arrangements have been made, the travel reimbursement rates will be at the GSA allowance.

We recommend when field research is conducted that the project director and staff maintain a log for all the expenses they incur. We recognize there are situations where obtaining receipts is not possible. GSA per diem rates are generally used for lodging and meals. Original receipts for lodging are required however no receipts are required for meals.

Travel Payment Request Form

Travel expenses must be documented on the Travel Payment Request Form or an equivalent form developed by the campus. Locations should not use SUNY travel forms. Location-specific forms must contain the same information as is in the " Travel Payment Request Form ," which is available from the Forms resource area in the RF Web site.

Original Receipts

Use of receipts to document meal and lodging expenses is NOT required.

Schedules of Rates

Schedule 2, "Maximum Amounts Allowed for Breakfast and Dinner," under Method I lists allowances used for breakfast and dinner. No reimbursement is made for lunch.

Schedule 3, "Per Diem Allowances Within the United States," lists the per diem rates within New York State and other locations within the U.S.

Method I (When Lodging is Without Receipt) or Non‐overnight Meal Payment Allowances

Method I Per Diem Allowances within the United States

New York City and surrounding counties of Nassau, Suffolk, Rockland, and Westchester $50.00 Unreceipted Per Diem

Cities of Albany, Binghamton, Buffalo, Rochester, Syracuse and their surrounding metropolitan areas (any city, town, or village within 15 miles of these cities) $40.00 Unreceipted Per Diem

All other locations within New York State $35.00 Unreceipted Per Diem

All other locations within the continental US $50.00 Unreceipted Per Diem

Method I Examples

A traveler leaves Albany on Monday at 6:00 a.m. to go to Buffalo and returns home Wednesday at 5:30 p.m. The traveler is eligible for 2 full meal per diems ($40/each - see Schedule 3 ) and a breakfast. For this example the traveler will be reimbursed the following:

Per diem (2 @ $40) $80.00

Plus breakfast on Wednesday $ 5.00 (see Schedule 2 , Method I rates)

Total reimbursement $85.00

A traveler leaves Buffalo on Monday at 8:00 p.m. to go to Chicago, IL and returns to Buffalo by 6:00 p.m. on Wednesday. Because the traveler is in overnight travel status for 2 nights, he is allowed 2 per diems ($50/each - see Schedule 3 ).

Based on meal eligibility , the traveler is entitled to one meal allowance on Tuesday, and one meal allowance on Wednesday, minus an adjustment for Wednesday's dinner. Because he is returning before 7:00 p.m., the traveler is not eligible for dinner on Wednesday.

Total payment is adjusted, and the traveler receives the following reimbursement:

Per Diem (2 @ $50) $100.00

Less dinner on Wednesday $ 12.00 (see Schedule 2 , Method I rates)

Total reimbursement $ 88.00

Method II (Receipted Lodging)

This section describes the Research Foundation (RF) method of maximum reimbursement for lodging and meals by requiring lodging receipts .

Eligibility Requirements

To be eligible for Method II rates, these two criteria must be met:

• the traveler must be in overnight status, and
• the traveler must save and submit valid receipts for lodging expenses .

DOCUMENTATION REQUIREMENTS

Use of receipts to document lodging expenses is required. When a traveler is in overnight travel status, lodging will be reimbursed at the actual cost, up to the maximum federal allowance (see the GSA Web site ). Meal receipts are not required for meal reimbursements. All meals associated with overnight travel will be reimbursed at the federal per diem rate for the area of assignment.

Travel expenses must be documented on the Travel Payment Request Form or an equivalent form developed by the operating location. This form is located in the Forms resource section of the RF Web site. Locations should not use SUNY travel forms. Location-specific forms must contain the same information as the Travel Payment Request Form.

Tax Exemption Forms and Certificates

See the Travel Within New York State (NYS) section below.

Full Meal Allowance

To be allowed a full meal per diem, these two criteria must be met:

• the traveler must be eligible for both a breakfast and dinner as described in Meal Eligibility , and
• the traveler must be in overnight status.

When the traveler is in overnight travel status but is not entitled to the full meal per diem because of the meal eligibility requirements, the traveler will receive the amount for the meal that is not part of the per diem (i.e., breakfast or dinner). These rates are provided in Schedule 2 , in the section "Method II (Receipted Lodging) or Non-overnight Receipted Meal Expenses." Also, see examples in the example section.

Federal Per Diem Rates

The Research Foundation uses the U.S. General Services Administration (GSA) per diem rates to establish maximum reimbursement. These rates

• differ from state to state and city to city (destination determines a traveler's reimbursement rate).
• include all applicable taxes and incidental expenses, such as tips to hotel maids and bellhops.
• are updated and provided online by GSA .

Any amounts over the federal per diem rates must be approved by the operations manager or designee and must be documented as to why the rate is over the maximum. See Example 1 below.

Rates for Alaska, Hawaii and Puerto Rico are established by the Department of Defense. Official DoD Per Diem Rates are available online from the Defense Technical Information Center but can also be accessed from the GSA web site related to Travel and Transportation Management Policy. These rates are subject to change monthly.

Foreign travel per diem rates: https://aoprals.state.gov/web920/per_diem.asp

Travel Within New York State

The Research Foundation is exempt from NYS and New York City (NYC) sales and use taxes.

For travel within NYS, travelers should use the RF tax exempt certificate, "Exempt Organization-Exempt Purchase Certificate" form, to get exemption for all applicable taxes, including the NYC Hotel Room Occupancy Tax.

Note: A separate tax exempt certificate and letter are no longer required for NYC. Use the "Exempt Organization-Exempt Purchase Certificate" to claim all tax exemptions. Please contact Sponsored Funds at extension 76752 if you need this form.

Although it is RF policy not to reimburse travelers for New York taxes, operating locations may use their discretion as to whether or not taxes will be reimbursed. Operations managers or designees must document the reason for this reimbursement. 

Method II Examples

A traveler goes to a conference in Boston. The conference is being held in a hotel with a rate of $265 per night. The maximum lodging per diem for Boston is $256. The over-the-maximum can be justified, because the traveler, staying at a different hotel, would have incurred additional transportation expenses to and from the conference.

( Note: This example uses 2010 GSA rates.)

A traveler leaves Binghamton on Sunday at 4:00 p.m. and travels to NYC. The traveler returns to Binghamton at 9:00 p.m. on Wednesday.

Beginning in 1999, the GSA separates allowances for the different boroughs of NYC, so you must be more specific than "NYC." In this case, the traveler stayed in Manhattan where the maximum lodging amount is $360 per night.

Meal Allowances

The traveler is entitled to 3 full meal per diems and a dinner on Wednesday night (returned home after 7:00 p.m.). Manhattan is a $71 per diem location.

For this example, the traveler will be reimbursed the following:

Three nights lodging @ $340 = $1020.00

Three full per diems @ $71 = $213.00

Plus dinner on Wednesday @ $57.00

Total = $1,290.00

The Research Foundation follows the IRS established rate for reimbursement of mileage when using a personal vehicle. An online mapping provider such as Google Maps or other,  printout should be provided to substantiate the mileage claim. Below are effective mileage rates:

Effective 1/1/24 - $0.67 per mile

Vehicles should be rented only when in the best interest of the project or the Research Foundation. Some reasons for renting are when it is the least costly alternative; it is the only mode of transportation available; or will eliminate substantial delays. Travelers should rent vehicles in the name of the Research Foundation to ensure that the Research Foundation and the traveler are covered by Research Foundation insurance. The original vehicle rental receipt must be attached to travel voucher claiming reimbursement. A justification for vehicle rental must also be attached to travel payment voucher.

Insurance Offered by Rental Agencies

Rental agencies may offer the following types of insurance for short-term vehicle rentals:

Damage Waiver Protection

Personal effects insurance.

• Personal Accident Insurance
• Liability Insurance.

Operating locations should follow the guidelines described below for each type of insurance.

Damage waiver protection coverage, also known as loss-damage waiver (LDW) or collision damage waiver (CDW), is available and MUST be purchased for all short-term vehicle rentals. This cost is generally an allowable charge to the sponsored program account.

Insurance for personal items is the responsibility of the individual. It is not an allowable charge against the sponsored program award and is not covered under the insurance policies of the RF. Personal items do not include sponsored program research equipment insured under the RF floater policy.

Reporting Accidents To the Rental Agency:

All accidents must be reported immediately to the rental agency. In addition, the authorized driver is required to complete the agency’s accident report form. Failure to comply with the requirements of the rental agency for reporting an accident or damage to the rental vehicle could result in the driver being held personally liable for any costs.

To the RF Central Office:

All accidents must also be reported to the Office of the Chief Financial Officer by calling (518) 434-7052, or by faxing information to (518) 935-6712 or sent via email to [email protected] .

All claims must be forwarded to the Office of the Chief Financial Officer. The information can be faxed to (518) 935-6712, or sent via email to [email protected] .

The RF’s insurance carrier reserves the right to deny coverage due to late reporting of a claim.

Necessary local and long distance telephone calls for business purposes are reimbursable when appropriately documented on the travel payment request form. Long distance telephone calls must be supported by listing on the form: name of party called, place called, date of call, and reason for call. For local calls, only date of call is required. With respect to telegrams, the name and address of the person to whom the telegram was sent and the date must be noted on the travel payment request form. Charges for necessary faxing of documents are reimbursable. The date, purpose, fax number to which the document was sent, recipient, and number of pages must be noted on the travel payment request form. Receipts, if available, should be attached to the form. Personal Calls: While the traveler is in travel status, the RF will reimburse for personal calls that allow the traveler reasonable contact with his or her immediate family. Each campus will establish its own method of reimbursement, documentation, and description of reasonableness.

Travel costs for dependents accompanying the traveler are not reimbursable except when allowed by the sponsor. Written evidence documenting sponsor approval must accompany the travel payment form in all cases when such costs are claimed.

When a traveler is on extended travel status and makes arrangements for accommodations at other than a hotel/motel, the Research Foundation will determine whether the per diem should be adjusted to an amount commensurate with the cost incurred. According to IRS regulations, an assignment expected to last less than one year will usually be treated as temporary. The Research Foundation will also determine whether it is in the best interest of the sponsored project or Research Foundation to change the employee's official station to the address of the office to which the individual is assigned for the extended period of stay. The Research Foundation may also authorize an employee to be reimbursed for expenses incurred on weekends and holidays while if in travel status on these days.

Please contact the APPO travel office at 76752 before traveling internationally. Rules governing export controls may require federal agency prior approval or restrict travel to certain locations. See link regarding current travel warnings: http://travel.state.gov/content/passports/english/alertswarnings.html .

A Request to Travel to Countries with Travel Warnings form must be completed before traveling to a restricted country. Failure to comply can result in penalties, including fines and imprisonment. Also, please remember to register with the US Department of State STEP program to maintain security awareness at your destination.

Foreign per diem rates: https://aoprals.state.gov/web920/per_diem.asp

International travel for research and training has become an increasingly common activity of sponsored programs. To support this important activity, the Board of Directors of the Research Foundation (RF) authorized the RF to provide blanket international travel assistance coverage, as well as emergency health insurance benefits, for all persons (other than independent contractors) traveling overseas on official Research Foundation business. We encourage you to review link below and call 76752, the APPO travel office if you need further assistance or have any questions.

Effective January 1, 2018 our new Global Emergency Assistance coverage will be with Blue Cross Blue Shield Global (formerly known as GeoBlue). Blue Cross Blue Shield Global is the provider we currently use for our international Expatriate and Traveler Plan. By utilizing Blue Cross Blue Shield Global, there will be more continuity of coverage between traveler benefits and emergency assistance.

Individuals with upcoming international travel will only now need to register on the Blue Cross Blue Shield Global website, https://www.geo-blue.com prior to traveling. In addition, in the event of an emergency while traveling on RF business, travelers would contact Blue Cross Blue Shield Global at 1 855.282.3517 (U.S.) or +1 610.254.5304 (collect outside the U.S.). Individuals who are currently traveling abroad on RF business whose travel extends beyond 1/1/18 will automatically be covered under the Blue Cross Blue Shield Global Emergency Assistance Plan. There is no need for current travelers to take any additional action, unless they have not already registered on the Blue Cross Blue Shield Global website.

Go to link for details:

https://benefits.rfsuny.org/regular--postdoctoral-employees/international-travel-assistance/  

GeoBlue Transition Tips:

Travelers should be reminded to call or email our Global Health & Safety team 24 hours a day 7 days a week for assistance in finding providers, arranging appointments and guarantees of payment (and in emergencies, evacuations/repatriations/ mortal remains calling the team is imperative rather than emailing). [email protected] Phone: 1.610.254.8771 the same holds true for assistance when requesting Political Evacuation and Natural Disaster services.

Once Travelers register online, they may print an ID card and then download the GeoBlue app to their smartphones. They log in to the mobile App with the same username and password that they created online and they have full access to everything that is on the website. The App allows travelers to search for providers, request appointments, find medication availability, translate medical terms and phrases and it also has an audio feature to use. They can also display their ID card right from the phone and send a copy to the provider in advance of the appointment.

To register online: Visit www.geo-blue.com and click on Register Now which is located in the top right corner.

Under Traveler Plan Members, enter the following Group Access Code: QHG999999RSF

Complete the User Profile, accept the conditions of Site Access Agreement and click on Register.

Also, if anyone needs a proof of insurance letter to obtain a Visa to travel they may reach out to the Customer Service team to obtain the letter. Customer Service: 888.243.2358 or 1.610.254.8769 or via email: [email protected]

Commercial Airplane

This section describes the Research Foundation’s (RF) policy for traveling by commercial airplane, the expenses that are reimbursable, and documentation requirements for reimbursement. Travelers are expected to use the lowest-priced available, appropriate, coach-class airfare. First class or other premium airfare may be used when no reasonable alternative is available. In compliance with the Fly America Act, all travel on federally funded projects must be on a U.S. flag air carrier. See below for Fly America Act information.

Nonrefundable Airline Tickets

Nonrefundable airline tickets should not be charged to a sponsored program account if a trip is cancelled. According to OMB requirements, "Cost Principles for Educational Institutions," a cost can be charged to a project if there is a direct benefit to the project. If the trip is cancelled, there is no benefit to the project, and the cost should be absorbed by the campus. If in the future the principal investigator wants to pay the airline transfer fee and use the ticket for another purpose benefiting the project, then the cost of the ticket plus the transfer fee can be charged to the sponsored project.

Documentation Requirements

Requests for reimbursement for airplane tickets should be supported by the passenger's portion of the airline ticket or an e-ticket. Any other documentation should be attached to the travel reimbursement form that shows reasonable proof that the trip was made (e.g. airline receipt). Requests for reimbursement for first class or other premium accommodations must be supported by explanatory statements and supporting documentation, if any, attached to the Travel Payment Request form or equivalent form. The cost of the ticket should be recorded on the form.

Policies regarding Trip Cancellation Insurance

Trip cancellation insurance –reimbursement is allowed for protection against changes in travel plans (e.g., airfare refundable insurance), provided it is reasonably cost-beneficial. It is noted that non-refundable airline tickets must not be charged to a sponsored program award if a trip is canceled.

FLY AMERICA ACT

Guidelines for International Travel Paid for by the US Government

In order to help clarify the basic rules and regulations of the Fly America Act, Travel-On has prepared this brochure to assist those people traveling on international trips being paid for by the U.S. Government. Most of this information is taken directly from Section 301-3.6 of the Federal Travel Regulations as amended on February 23, 1990 and effective on March 23, 1990.

USE OF UNITED STATES AIR FLAG CARRIERS

I.  Definitions

The Fly America Act. The " Fly America Act " refers to the provisions enacted by section 5 of the International Air Transportation Fair Competitive Practices Act of 1974 (pub. L. 93-624, Jan. 3, 1975), 49 U.S.C. App. 1517, as amended by section 21 of the International Air Transportation Competition Act of 1979 (Pub. L. 96-192, Feb. 15, 1980). 94 Stat. 43.

U.S. Flag Air Carrier. The term " U.S. flag air carrier " means an air carrier holding a certificate under section 401 of the Federal Aviation Act of 1958 (49 U.S.C. App. 1371). Foreign air carriers operating under permits are excluded.

United States. For purposes of the Fly America Act, " United States " means the 50 states, the District of Columbia, and the territories and possessions of the United States (49 U.S.C. App. 1301(38)).

Gateway Airport in the United States . A " gateway airport in the United States " means the last airport in the United States from which the traveler's flight departs, or the first airport in the United States at which the traveler's flight arrives.

Gateway Airport Abroad. " A gateway airport abroad " means the airport abroad from which the traveler last embarks enroute to the United States or at which the traveler first debarks incident to travel from the United States.

II. General Requirements of the Fly America Act

The Fly America Act, 49 U.S.C. App. 1517, as implemented in the Comptroller General's guidelines, Decision B-138942, March 31, 1981, requires Federal employees and their dependents, consultants, contractors, grantees, and others performing United States Government financed foreign air travel to travel by U.S. flag air carriers:

Unless travel by foreign air carrier is a matter of necessity as defined in paragraph (b)(3) of this section, or

When U.S. flag air carrier service is available within the guidelines in paragraphs (b)(4)(5) of this section.

III. Necessity for Use of Foreign Air Carrier Service

Use of foreign air carrier service may be deemed necessary if a U.S. flag air carrier otherwise available cannot provide the air transportation needed, or use of U.S. flag air carrier service will not accomplish the agency's mission.

IV. Availability of U.S. Flag Carrier Services

1. General. U.S. flag air carrier service is available even though: Comparable or a different kind of service can be provided at less cost by a foreign air carrier; Foreign air carrier service is preferred by or is more convenient for the agency or traveler; or, Service by a foreign air carrier can be paid for in excess foreign currency, unless U.S. flag air carriers decline to accept excess foreign currencies for transportation payable only out of these monies. (See also paragraph (b)(5)(iv) of this section.)

2. Scheduling Principals. In determining availability of U.S. flag air carrier service, the following scheduling principals should be followed unless their application results in the last or first leg of travel to and from the United States being performed by foreign air carrier: U.S. flag air carrier service available at point of origin should be used to destination or, in the absence of direct or through service, to the furthest interchange point on a usually traveled route; Where an origin or interchange point is not served by U.S. flag air carrier, foreign air carrier service should be used only to the nearest interchange point on a usually traveled route to connect with U.S. flag carrier service; or, Where a U.S. flag air carrier involuntarily re-routes the traveler via a foreign air carrier, the foreign air carrier may be used notwithstanding the availability of alternative U.S. flag air carrier service.

V. Guidelines for Determining Unavailability of U.S. Flag Air Carrier Service

1. Travel to and from the United States: Passenger service by a U.S. flag air carrier will not be considered available when the travel is between a gateway airport in the United States and a gateway airport abroad and the gateway airport abroad is: The traveler's origin or destination airport, and the use of U.S. flag air carrier service would extend the time in a travel status, including delay at origin and accelerated arrival at destination, by at least 24 hours more than travel by foreign air carrier.

2. Travel Between Two Points Outside the United States: For travel between two points outside the United States, U.S. flag air carrier service will not be considered to be reasonably available: If travel by foreign air carrier would eliminate two or more aircraft changes enroute; Where one of the two points abroad is the gateway airport en route to or from the United States, if the use of the U.S. flag air carrier would extend the time in travel status by at least 6 hours more than travel by a foreign air carrier, including accelerated arrival at the overseas destination or delayed departure from the overseas origin, as well as the gateway airport or other interchange point abroad; or, Where the travel is not part of a trip to or from the United States, if the use of a U.S. flag air carrier would extend the time in travel status by at least 6 hours more than traveled by foreign air carrier including delay at origin, delay en route and accelerated arrival at destination.

3. Short Distance Travel: For all short distance travel, regardless of origin and destination, U.S. flag air carrier service will not be considered available when the elapsed travel time on a scheduled flight from origin to destination airport by foreign air carrier is 3 hours or less and service by U.S. flag air carrier would involve twice the travel time.

4. Travel Finances Solely with Excess Foreign Currencies: U.S. flag air carriers render themselves unavailable by declining to accept payment in foreign currencies for transportation services required by certain programs or activities of the Government which, under legislative authority, are financed solely with excess foreign currencies which may not be converted to U.S. dollars. In these instances, and notwithstanding the provisions of paragraph (b)(4)(I)(C) of this section, foreign flag air carriers that will accept the required foreign currency may be used to the extent necessary to accomplish the mission of the particular program or activity. The statement of justification required under paragraph (c)(3) of this section must indicate that the transportation service needed can be paid for only in excess foreign currencies and that otherwise available U.S. flag air carriers declined to accept payment in the foreign currencies.

USE OF FOREIGN FLAG AIR CARRIERS

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On September 25, 1991 the Comptroller General released a decision regarding the Code Sharing of flights by U.S. and foreign flag carriers utilizing the equipment of the foreign flag carrier. This is announced in Comp. Gen. File B-240956. The decision is as follows: The question in this case, presented by the Department of State, is whether a U.S. flag air carrier's arrangement to provide passenger service in international air transportation on the aircraft of a foreign air carrier under a "code-share" arrangement with the foreign air carrier would meet the requirements of the Fly America Act, 49 U.S.C. App. 1517 (1988). Since it appears that such service generally would be considered to be service by a U.S. air carrier in international air transportation rather than by a foreign air carrier, that service should also be considered transportation provided by a U.S. air carrier for purposes of the Fly America Act. As long as the flight is booked thru a US carrier, although you fly foreign carrier, this is chargeable to a federal award.

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Emergency masks were deployed during the Singapore Airlines flight that experienced severe turbulence this week, killing one man. Credit: Reuters

Severe turbulence on a Singapore Airlines flight from London to Singapore has left a 73-year-old man dead and injured more than 70 people. The incident, although rare, is raising questions about what caused such a serious disruption to the flight — and whether climate change will make the strength and frequency of turbulence on planes worse.

The plane, which departed on 20 May, experienced a sudden drop of around more than 1,800 metres that launched people and objects towards the cabin roof. It is the airline’s first fatal incident in 24 years.

“Severe turbulence is the one that turns you into a projectile,” says atmospheric researcher Paul Williams at Reading University, UK. “For anyone not wearing a seatbelt it would have been a bit like being on a rollercoaster without any restraint in place — it would have been terrifying,” he says.

Nature looks at the science of air turbulence and how climate change will influence it.

What causes turbulence in aeroplanes?

Most flights experience some level of turbulence. Near the ground, strong winds around the airport can cause turbulence as planes take off or land. At higher altitudes, up- and downwards flows of air in storm clouds can cause mild to severe turbulence as planes fly through or near them. “Nobody likes flying through a storm,” says Williams.

Air flows that move upwards over mountain ranges can also create turbulence. “As the air blows over the mountain, the plane gets lifted up and can become turbulent,” says Williams. Moreover, turbulence often occurs on the edges of jet streams, which are strong air currents that circle the globe. Any turbulence that occurs outside of clouds is called “clear air” turbulence. It could take weeks to establish what kind of turbulence caused the Singapore Airlines incident, says Williams. “Provisionally, there was a storm nearby, but also the conditions were right for clear air turbulence — we need to do some more digging before we can say,” he says.

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Is climate change making turbulence worse and more frequent?

Climate change is making turbulence more frequent and severe, says atmospheric researcher Jung-Hoon Kim at Seoul National University.

In a study published last year 1 , Williams and his colleagues found large increases in clear-air turbulence between 1979 and 2020. Over the North Atlantic, severe clear-air turbulence — which is stronger than Earth’s gravity — became 55% more frequent. There were similar increases in turbulence all over the world, he says. The increase is almost certainly the result of climate change, which is strengthening the jet streams that cause turbulence, says Williams. “We already know it’s having an impact,” he says.

In another study 2 , Williams and his colleagues used a climate model to predict that clear-air turbulence would become more severe and frequent as the climate warms. The researchers estimated that severe turbulence would increase in frequency more than light or moderate levels of turbulence. In line with this, Kim and his colleagues found that clear-air turbulence around clouds and mountains would become more frequent with climate change, in a study published last year.

Despite the probable rise in turbulence, most flights will carry on as they do now — with light or mild turbulence, says Williams. “It is not that we’ll have to stop flying, or planes will start falling out of the sky,” says Williams. “I’m just saying that for every 10 minutes, you’ve spent in severe turbulence in the past, it could be 20 or 30 minutes in the future,” says Williams.

Can we predict and prevent bad turbulence?

Pilots use turbulence projections to plan flight paths. Researchers at weather centres can predict turbulence based on data collected from ground-based sensors and satellites and communicate predictions to pilots. On the plane, pilots use radar to identify storm clouds to avoid. This relies on radiowaves being sent out from the aircraft, which are then reflected back towards sensors that map out the surrounding area.

But radar cannot detect cloudless clear air turbulence. Another technology called LiDAR could help, says Williams. “LiDAR is similar to radar but uses a different wavelength of light,” says Williams, “Unfortunately it’s expensive, and requires a big heavy box, but it can see invisible clear air turbulence.” If the box can be miniaturised and the cost comes down, it could soon be used, he says. “I’ve seen some experimental flights, and you can indeed see clear air turbulence 20 miles, for example, ahead of the aircraft,” he says.

Until then, “I hope that everybody when they travel, please fasten your seat belts,” says Kim.

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A few major players have teamed up to look into making air travel more sustainable — and it's all happening in Houston.

The Center for Houston’s Future, Airbus, and Houston Airports have signed a memorandum of understanding intended to study the “feasibility of a hydrogen hub at George Bush Intercontinental Airport." The study, which will conclude in March of 2025, will include the participants that will collaborate ways to rethink how their infrastructures could be designed and operated to reduce an overall environmental footprint, and lead to hydrogen-powered aircrafts like the ones Airbus plans to bring to fruition by 2035.

In 2020, Airbus debuted its ZEROe hydrogen-powered aircraft project. The “Hydrogen Hub at Airports'' concept by Airbus unites key airport ecosystem players to develop ways to decarbonize all airport-associated infrastructure with hydrogen. The study will include airport ground transportation, airport heating, end-use in aviation, and possibly ways to supply adjacent customers in transport and local industries.

The use of hydrogen to power future aircraft aims to assist in eliminating aircraft CO2 emissions in the air, and also can help decarbonize air transport on the ground. With Houston being such a large city, and a destination for so many visiting on business, the Houston airports was an easy spot to assign the study.

"Houston’s airports are experiencing tremendous growth, connecting our city to the world like never before,” Jim Szczesniak, the aviation director for the city of Houston, says in a news release. “As we continue to expand and modernize our facilities, participating in this sustainability study is crucial. Continuing to build a sustainable airport system will ensure a healthy future for Houston, attract top talent and businesses, and demonstrate our commitment to being a responsible global citizen.

"This study will provide us with valuable insights to guide our development and position Houston as a global leader in sustainable aviation innovation for generations to come.”

The CHF was a founding organizer of the HyVelocity Hydrogen Hub, which was selected by the U.S. Department of Energy as one of seven hydrogen hubs in the nation, and will work in the Houston area and the Gulf Coast. The HyVelocity Hydrogen Hub is eligible to receive up to $1.2 billion as part of a Bipartisan Infrastructure Law funding to advance domestic hydrogen production.

“The Center for Houston’s Future is pleased to have played a crucial role in bringing together the partners for this study,” Brett Perlman, the center's outgoing CEO and president , adds. “With Houston’s role as the world’s energy capital, our record of energy innovation and desire to lead in the business of low-carbon energy, Houston is the perfect place to develop our airports as North American clean hydrogen pioneers.”

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The University of Houston was one of seven minority-serving institutions to receive a nearly $5 million grant this month to support aerospace research focused on extending human presence on the moon and Mars.

The $4,996,136 grant over five years is funded by the NASA Office of STEM Engagement Minority University Research and Education Project (MUREP) Institutional Research Opportunity (MIRO) program. It will go toward creating the NASA MIRO Inflatable Deployable Environments and Adaptive Space Systems (IDEAS2) Center at UH, according to a statement from the university.

“The vision of the IDEAS2 Center is to become a premier national innovation hub that propels NASA-centric, state-of-the-art research and promotes 21st-century aerospace education,” Karolos Grigoriadis, Moores Professor of Mechanical Engineering and director of aerospace engineering at UH, said in a statement.

Another goal of the grant is to develop the next generation of aerospace professionals.

Graduate, undergraduate, and even middle and high school students will conduct research out of IDEAS2 and work closely with the Johnson Space Center, located in the Houston area.

The center will collaborate with Texas A&M University, Houston Community College, San Jacinto College, and Stanford University.

Grigoriadis will lead the center. Dimitris Lagoudas, from Texas A&M University, and Olga Bannova, UH's research professor of Mechanical Engineering and director of the Space Architecture graduate program, will serve as associate directors.

"Our mission is to establish a sustainable nexus of excellence in aerospace engineering research and education supported by targeted multi-institutional collaborations, strategic partnerships and diverse educational initiatives,” Grigoriadis said.

Industrial partners include Boeing, Axiom Space, Bastion Technologies, and Lockheed Martin, according to UH.

UH is part of 21 higher-education institutions to receive about $45 million through NASA MUREP grants.

According to NASA, the six other universities to received about $5 million MIRO grants over five years and their projects includes:

• Alaska Pacific University in Anchorage: Alaska Pacific University Microplastics Research and Education Center
• California State University in Fullerton: SpaceIgnite Center for Advanced Research-Education in Combustion
• City University of New York, Hunter College in New York: NASA-Hunter College Center for Advanced Energy Storage for Space
• Florida Agricultural and Mechanical University in Tallahassee: Integrative Space Additive Manufacturing: Opportunities for Workforce-Development in NASA Related Materials Research and Education
• New Jersey Institute of Technology in Newark:AI Powered Solar Eruption Center of Excellence in Research and Education
• University of Illinois in Chicago: Center for In-Space Manufacturing: Recycling and Regolith Processing

Fourteen other institutions will receive up to $750,000 each over the course of a three-year period. Those include:

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• University of Alabama in Huntsville
• Louisiana State University in Baton Rouge
• West Virginia University in Morgantown
• University of Puerto Rico in San Juan
• Desert Research Institute, Reno, Nevada
• Oklahoma State University in Stillwater
• Iowa State University in Ames
• University of Alaska Fairbanks in Fairbanks
• University of the Virgin Islands in Charlotte Amalie
• University of Hawaii at Manoa in Honolulu
• University of Idaho in Moscow
• University of Arkansas in Little Rock
• South Dakota School of Mines and Technology in Rapid City
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NASA's MUREP hosted its annual "Space Tank" pitch event at Space Center Houston last month. Teams from across the country — including three Texas teams — pitched business plans based on NASA-originated technology. Click here to learn more about the seven finalists.