The Center for Teaching and Learning and the Office of Active Learning are pleased to offer funding opportunities to support travel and related expenses for Active Learning Leaders at the University of Georgia who have been invited to present on their active learning course redesign at academic conferences, teaching conferences or professional meetings outside of the University.
PURPOSE:
The purpose of this travel fund is to 1) support UGA faculty engaging in scholarly teaching and learning or pedagogical research projects related to active learning, and 2) facilitate innovative teaching and collaborative research to promote student learning. Funding is available in amounts up to $2,500, which can be applied to conference registration fees, lodging, transportation, and per diem for presenters. Once awarded, travel funds will be available for reimbursement immediately and after the trip is completed. All trips must be concluded by June 10, 2026, to utilize FY26 funds.
APPLICATION TIMELINE
The Travel Fund will be awarded three times per year, and number and amount of awards will be based on the quantity and quality of applications for each award period.
| Travel/Conference Dates | Application Deadlines |
|---|---|
| September 1 to October 31, 2025 | by August 15, 202 |
| November 1, 2025 to February 28, 2026 | by October 15, 2026 |
| March 1 to June 10, 2026 | by February 15, 2026 |
REQUIREMENTS:
– Applicants should be active learning faculty who have received Active Learning Leader Certificates at the University of Georgia.
– By the time of application, applicants should have received an invitation or confirmation letter to present at an academic conference, teaching conference, or professional meeting held at institutions or locations other than the University of Georgia.
– The funded travel must conclude before June 10, 2026.
– The applicant’s presentation should be related to their active learning course redesign (e.g., results and outcomes related to the course redesign). Presentation formats can include workshop sessions, research presentations, panel discussions, or posters.
– Active Learning faculty is limited to one travel award per individual per academic year. If other internal or external sources provide partial funding, list them as “Matching Funds” on your request form. Then request the Travel Fund to cover the remaining balance
– Please note that receiving this award doesn’t replace the necessary travel authorization process required by the University of Georgia. Please work with your business manager to get your travel authorization form approved prior to your travel dates.
– If the trip were canceled, recipients must agree to re-pay the award amount
– Recipients must agree to submit a brief report of their presentation to the CTL and the Office of Active Learning by June 30, 2026. The CTL and Office of Active Learning may offer opportunities to spotlight your presentation to the UGA community. If you’re requesting a leave of absence during the academic year, approval from your department
head or dean (if applicable) is also required.
– If the trip were canceled, recipients must agree to re-pay the amount of the award.
– Recipients must agree to submit a brief report of their presentation (make a copy of this report template) within two weeks of their return from travel, no later than June 30th, 2026, to the CTL and the Office of Active Learning. The CTL and Office of Active Learning may offer opportunities to spotlight your presentation to the UGA community.
– Recipients should acknowledge their involvement in UGA’s Active Learning Leader Certificate and the funding support from the Office of Active Learning and the Center for Teaching and Learning by including a version of this sample acknowledgement (Please find it in the report template) along with the Office of Active Learning logo in their
presentations. Recipients can modify the provided statement for their use to save space or combine it with other acknowledgements.
Recipients may request up to 10 copies of Active Learning Flip Cards to share with the session participants or conference attendees, promoting Active Learning @ UGA.
SELECTION PROCESS:
A limited amount of funding is available, and the amount awarded will depend on several factors, such as the prevailing costs at the meeting’s location, the distance traveled, whether the event is regional, national, or international in scope, and the availability of funds at that time.
The selection process will take approximately two weeks. For submissions made near the application deadline and any travel that occurs during the review period, please ensure you have secured alternative funding as backup, such as departmental support.
Travel funding support is limited to one award per presentation, regardless of the type of travel. A maximum of $2,500 is available per trip. Travel must take place between now and June 10th, 2026.
Applicants will be reviewed by a committee composed of the Director of the Office of Active Learning, the Director of the Center for Teaching and Learning, and a representative of the CTL’s Active Learning team. The application will be evaluated based on the eligibility of faculty members and the quality and potential impact of the presentations. Awardees will be notified within two weeks after submissions and/or application deadlines.
APPLICATION PROCESS:
To apply, please submit the following documents as a single PDF:
– A completed Active Learning Travel Fund Request Form (PDF), including a detailed budget estimation. Please ensure your budget aligns with the UGA travel policies and GSA Per Diem Rates.
– A copy of your acceptance or confirmation letter, showing your presentation title and/or abstract, of presenting in the indicated conference and professional meeting.
Please submit your complete PDF application to Ching-Yu Huang at chingyu@uga.edu by designated deadlines based on your travel/conference dates.