International Research Seed Grants Guidelines and Template

2027 Application Cycle Opening August 24th

1. Use the application template below to apply.
2. Seed grants open to full-time tenure track and non-tenure track faculty.
3. Identify at least one external Request for Proposal (RFP) that the supported work will enable you to apply for within the following year. RFPs for any sum will be acceptable, depending on the standards within the applicant's field. Work with TTU IA's International Grants and Partnerships unit to develop and submit the grant proposal.
4. Funds must be transferred to departmental accounts and expended by August 31, 2027.
5. Submit proposals electronically to Michael Johnson.
6. Consult with the appropriate contact in your Dean’s Office for any additional internal requirements/guidelines.
7. A final report is due upon project completion.

Application Template:

International Research Seed Grants

Submit electronically as PDF files to Michael Johnson by COB December 1, 2026, together with the signatures of the Department Chair(s) or Center Director(s).

PI Name(s):
Academic rank(s):
Academic college(s) and department(s):
Country of Interest:
Project title:
Project concept (up to 250 words):

Funds requested (up to $3,500):  Provide a detailed budget with breakdown of proposed expenses. Acceptable expenses can include: visiting international universities or research institutions for research purposes, meeting with current or prospective international collaborators, developing a proposal, developing creative scholarly activities, developing an engaged scholarship project with international partners, collecting data, and engaging in scholarly activities. Additionally, please provide a proposed travel/collaboration plan. Grantees will be required to provide a list of outcomes and goals after the visit by September 30, 2027. 

Faculty who have not previously won a TTU International Affairs Seed Grant will be prioritized.

RFP name, funding agency, deadline, and amount (attach a copy of the RFP, if possible):
Signatures of TTU collaborators (if applicable):
Signature of supervisors (chair/director):