East Asia Research Development Grant

Deadline for submissions is November 4, 2024 at 11:59pm

Submit a proposal

This grant funds travel to East Asia to establish new research collaborations as well as reinvigorate and deepen existing ones.

• Notre Dame Beijing and Notre Dame Hong Kong are pleased to support logistics for those locations.
• This grant cannot be used to bring collaborators to South Bend. For this, please see the Asia Guest Scholar/Artist Program.

Eligibility/Requirements

• Full-time regular faculty members of Notre Dame are eligible to apply.
• Open to all disciplines.

Funding

• Funding requests can be made up to $10,000

Application Guidelines

Applications will be submitted through NDG's submissions manager and should include:

1. Proposal title
2. ND project director (PD) name(s), department/center/institute affiliation(s) and email address(es)
3. A summary statement of why this travel is important in terms of establishing/furthering a research project, including a short description of the project (600 word limit)
4. Total amount requested in US dollars
5. List of any other funding sources obtained, or being applied for, to support the research
6. Proposed travel dates
7. Justification for travel
8. Planned activities and their locations during the travel visit.
9. A timeline for completion of the travel
10. Information about ways in which the applicant plans to support the continued development of the project/relationship
11. Budget with justification
12. Current abbreviated CV (3-page limit) for the ND project director
13. Current abbreviated CV (3-page limit) for the international collaborators
14. Letter from the collaborator at the institution in East Asia indicating their desire to meet for the designated purpose

East Asia Research Development Grant SAMPLE Application

Criteria

Well defined outcome must be anticipated such as a new joint project or a significant clarification of direction on an existing project.

Eligible Expenses

• Airfare, ground transportation, visa costs (if applicable), accommodation, and per diem as outlined below.

Per Diem: Reimbursement for meals and incidental travel expenses in accordance with these per diem allowances:

• 1-14 days - Up to 75% of US State Dept per diem for international travel
• 15+ days – Up to 50% of US State Dept per diem for international travel