Use of research funds for field and travel expenses incurred by the faculty researcher may be allowed when appropriate, as in the collection of research data or inspection of materials that cannot be procured through email, loans, microfilms, or photostats. Such requests should be justified in the application. Trips in the continental U.S. to museums, archives, and libraries, as well as field trips to collect research materials, are allowable. Appropriate categories are the most economical transportation and lodging. Foreign travel for the purpose of gathering data and research materials will be approved where justified.
Appropriate categories are the most economical transportation and lodging.
Policy regarding persons on leaves of absence were discussed under B.2. and B.3. above. Approval of foreign travel for research does not preclude the funding of travel to a scholarly meeting in the same fiscal year. Occasionally, acquisition of new research skills or knowledge areas can only be reasonably accomplished by the participation in a seminar or course of instruction, or apprenticeship with an expert. Support for travel and tuition for such knowledge acquisition is an allowable expense. Requests for funding must be related to a specific research project.