International Research Travel Assistance Grant (IRTAG)

Spring Deadline: Tuesday, September 30, 2008

Administered by the International Center, this competitive grant provides supplemental travel funding each year to about 25 faculty members who conduct scholarly activity in another country.

General Information

The Texas A&M University International Research Travel Assistance Grant (IRTAG) is designed to help Texas A&M faculty enhance their international expertise and reputation through increased participation in international research, especially projects involving collaborative efforts both with other researchers on campus and with foreign researchers in other institutions. A secondary purpose is to expand the University's reputation and linkages abroad.

Because these are not state funds, governor's approval for research-related travel is not required. Proposals to travel anywhere outside the United States will be accepted. Since 1987, grants have been awarded for travel to more than 50 countries. Travel to countries under a U.S. Department of State travel advisory must comply with University policy.

Ensure you have enough time to complete the online application at http://igps.tamu.edu and receive your department head and deans electronic signatures prior to the September 30 deadline.

Guidelines and Submission Procedure

Online Application Checklist

Previous Recipients

Proposal Examples

For more information on this program, please contact Kim Fox, Program Coordinator, at kfox@tamu.edu or (979) 862-6700.