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.

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.

CONGRATULATIONS AWARDEES for 2025-2026! Due to a high volume of competitive, meritorious applications this cycle, this application is now CLOSED.  Inquiries should be directed to Ivy Walz.

International Travel

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

TCVPA Student RCAA Application Requirements

• Faculty Sponsor: Students must 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.

Student RCAA awards are made with fellowship funding. Awardees will be expected to adhere to requirements pertaining to the fellowship such submitting a thank you letter. Funds are accessed via Student Business Accounts.

The Faculty Sponsor, Designated Administrator, 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