International Travel Fund Program

The President and the Office of the Provost have graciously approved supplemental funding to assist TTU faculty with the cost of travelling abroad for making presentations, addresses at conferences, exhibitions, and concerts that are taking place outside of the United States. This funding is administered by the Office of International Affairs (OIA) and is intended to supplement departmental, college and/or other funds available to faculty for this purpose. Funding awards are contingent upon written consent of the department chair, center director, and the Dean of the College.

Download the International Travel Fund Award Application and Trip Report forms.

Guidelines for Application

• Applications are received twice per year as follows:
  • February 1 deadline: for travels during March through October
  • October 1 deadline: for travels during November through February

Submit the following documents to:
Cindy Mendoza
Executive Administrative Associate to the Vice Provost for International Affairs
Office of International Affairs
601 Indiana Ave
Box 45004
Texas Tech University

• The original and one copy of the completed application using the International Travel Fund Application form above.
• Letter of acceptance for presentation at a conference, exhibition, performance and/or concert that are taking place outside of the United States. Your request will be reviewed contingent upon receiving a complete application. Incomplete and late applications and applications out of the funding cycle will not be considered for funding.
• Other attachments as necessary.

Policies Governing International Travel Fund Application

• International Travel Application (along with information necessary for Export Control compliance screening) must be submitted in a timely fashion and must be approved prior to travel.
• Each award will be limited to a maximum of $1,500 and may only be used for the airfare portion of your trip Awards are contingent upon availability of funds.
• If you do not use the funds for the specific trip you will need to reapply for future funds. The funds are not automatically carried forward.
• Please read the TTU travel regulations below before purchasing tickets.
  • 79.01 Travel Authority and Definitions for Texas Tech University and TTU Employees
  • 79.03 Use of the State Travel Card
  • 79.04 Application for Official Travel
  • 79.05 International Travel
  • 79.07 Travel Advances
  • 79.08 Reimbursement of Travel Expenses
• Within 30 days of returning, you must submit a report using the International Travel Fund Trip Report form from above.