East Asia Research Development Grant

Notre Dame Global is pleased to offer the East Asia Research Development Grant that links to the University’s Beijing and Hong Kong global locations. 

The East Asia Research Development Grant is one of Notre Dame Global's Global Network Research Development Grants, that link to the University’s 12 global locations. Several of the grants offer funds for travel to the indicated global location/region while some may also support ND faculty bringing collaborators from the indicated location/region to South Bend, in order to further research endeavors and/or enhance collaborators understanding of the University. Explore the Global Network Research Development Grants for Ireland, Latin America, London, Rome, South Asia, Sub-Saharan Africa.

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Grant Overview

The goal of this grant is to help foster, support, and deepen long-term research collaborations and relationships by funding travel to East Asia.

Eligibility

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

Funding & Expenses

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

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

Application Guidelines

Applications will be submitted through NDG's submissions manager.

East Asia Research Development Grant SAMPLE Application

Applications 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 (Download Global Network Research Development Grant Budget Template)
  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

Criteria

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

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