student research & Creative Activity AWARDS

At the heart of the college are our students. The J.T. & Margaret Talkington College of Visual & Performing Arts (TCVPA) is committed to fostering excellence in all aspects of student scholarly, creative, and artistic endeavors. 

This resource is intended for both undergraduate and graduate student populations as they complete their studies and seek opportunities for intellectual and professional growth. TCVPA Students may submit one proposal each academic year. Funding will be awarded on a first come, first-serve basis, until available funds have been completely expended in each academic year.  

All research areas are encouraged and will be considered.

*Additionally, there are current funding opportunities specifically designated for research and projects related to arts in medicine, arts and Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD), and Interdisciplinary Studies. 

2025 – 2026 DEADLINES

To ensure your travel funding requests are reviewed and approved in time, please adhere to the following deadlines:

• Last day of Summer Session 1 (July 1, 2025)
• Last day of Summer Session 2 (August 18, 2025)
• Labor Day Holiday (September 1, 2025)
• Mid Term Fall (October 27, 2025)
• Finals Fall (December 15, 2025)
• Beginning Spring 2026 Term (January 16, 2026)
• Midterm Spring (March 25, 2026)
• Finals Spring (May 1, 2026)
  • Final deadline for summer awards if not taking credits during Summer Session 1 or 2
• Last Day of Summer Session 1 (July 6, 2026)

Submit applications in accordance with this schedule to adequately align with the planned travel timeframe. Students will be notified of application decisions within 10 business days after posted submission deadlines.

• Domestic travel applications should be made to allow a notification of no less than 30 days ahead of planned travel.
• International travel applications should be made to allow a notification of no less six weeks ahead of planned travel.

International Travel

Separate from funding, students must comply with guidance from the Office of International Affairs. Please read the guidance.

TCVPA Guidelines

• Faculty Sponsor: Students will need to list a designated faculty sponsor in support of the request and provide their contact information on the application.
• Budget: Students must submit an itemized budget. Applications missing the required budgetary information are considered incomplete.
• Funding Requests Outside of Travel: For funding in support of creative activity or research needs outside of travel students will need to provide an itemized budget that lists all and any requests for equipment, participation costs, or other material and materials or support towards the project. Students will be expected to outline the activity, including its purpose, timeframe, and scope.
• Support from School: All students are expected to request and list financial commitment granted from their home School on the application. This will need to be reported as part of the itemized budget. Students will be required to upload supporting documentation.
• Graduate Students: Graduate students are expected to request funding from the Graduate School as part of the overall request and must state the support received on the application and include in the itemized budget.
• Note that awards are made with fellowship funding. Awardees will be expected to adhere to requirements such as submitting a thank you letter. Funds are accessed via Student Business Accounts.
• The Director of the School, the Faculty Sponsor, and the School Business Manager will be made aware every award. Students will be expected to follow School, College, and University policies related to travel and any planned absences from classes.

Travel Funding Allocations

2025-2026

 

APPLICATION

• TCVPA Student Research and Creativity Award Application