Texas Tech University

Global Exchange Research Seed Grant Guidelines and Template

Proposal Guidelines

  1. Use the application template below to apply.
  2. Identify at least one RFP that the supported work will allow 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.
  3. Funds must be transferred to departmental accounts and expended within twelve months of receipt of funds.
  4. Submit proposals electronically to Michael Johnson at michael.johnson@ttu.edu.
  5. Consult with the appropriate contact in your Dean's Office for any additional internal requirements/guidelines.
  6. A final report is due upon project completion.

Application Template:

One-Way Seed Grants

Submit electronically as PDF files to Michael Johnson by COB December 1, 2023, 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 expenses. Acceptable expenses include, visiting international universities or research institutions for research purposes, meeting with current or prospective international collaborators, developing a research proposal, developing an engaged scholarship project with international partners.) Grantees will be required to provide a list of outcomes and goals after the visit. 

Projects including one or more UN Sustainable Development Goals will be encouraged, as will applications with engaged scholarship projects. 

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):

Faculty Exchange Grants


Submit electronically as PDF files to Michael Johnson by December 1, 2023 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:

International Collaborator:
Project title:
Project concept (up to 250 words):

Reciprocal Exchange (up to 250 words): (Provide a proposed travel plan detailing the TTU researcher outgoing visit and the incoming international researcher visit.)

Funds requested (up to $8,000): (Provide a detailed budget with breakdown of expenses. Acceptable expenses include, visiting international universities or research institutions for research purposes, meeting with current or prospective international collaborators, developing a research proposal, developing an engaged scholarship project with international partners.) Grantees will be required to provide a list of outcomes and goals after the visit. 

Projects including one or more UN Sustainable Development Goals will be encouraged, as will applications with engaged scholarship projects. 

CV from each researcher (both TTU and international collaborator, 5 page maximum)

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):