Propel Travel Grant Application

Propel Travel Grant Application
Fall 2026 Application Deadline: Friday, September 11, 2026 at 5:00pm ET
- Funding period: October 1, 2026 to September 30, 2027
Spring 2027 Application Deadline: Friday, February 12, 2027 at 5:00pm ET
- Funding period: March 1, 2027 to September 30, 2027
Contact Information
Name

First NameLast Name
BGSU Email Address
example@example.com
Office Phone
Please enter a valid phone number.Format: (000) 000-0000.
Faculty Rank
Department or School
College
If you are from the College of Arts & Sciences, please indicate if you would like to be considered for additional funding from the College of Arts & Sciences' Research and Creative Works Fund Award.
Budget Administrator's Name

First NameLast Name
Budget Administrator's Email
example@example.com

Propel Travel Grant Application
Presentation & Travel Information
Presentation/Performance Title
Event Title
Travel Start Date

MonthDayYear
Travel End Date

MonthDayYear
Event Sponsor/Host Organization
URL to the Website of the Conference, Performance, or Event:
My presentation of performance will be held at a conference, event, or venue that is sponsored/hosted by a national or international organization.
This funding opportunity aims to support BGSU Bargaining Unit Faculty Members (BUFMs). Are you a BUFM?
My presentation or performance has been accepted and will be delivered at the conference, event, or venue. (If your presentation or performance is still under review by the organization, please select "No.")
*Please note: We will consider proposals for presentations or performances that are under review. However, Propel Travel Grants awardees will receive funds only if their proposed presentation or performance is actually accepted and completed.
I have external funding, professional development funds, and/or start-up funds that could be used to support the travel for this presentation or performance.
Travel Location: If the location is in the U.S., please indicate the city and state. If the location is outside of the U.S., please indicate the country.

Propel Travel Grant Application
Budget

.

Please indicate how you will use the funds. The maximum funding amount for each Propel Travel Grant is $500. Please indicate what specific activities will be covered by a Propel Travel Grant. If you anticipate other entities will cover a portion of the activities needed to complete this presentation or performance, please include them in your budget. For example, you might allocate $500 of the Propel Grant to cover your airfare, and you might include budget items (e.g., lodging, conference registration fees) that you aim to be covered by your department, the College of Arts & Sciences' Research and Creative Works Fund, or an external grant. If you have any questions, please email researchdevelopment@bgsu.edu.

Rows	Funding Source (e.g. Propel Travel Grant, PD Funds, Start-up Funds)	Amount
Flights
Taxi, Rideshare and/or Bus
Vehicle Rental
Driving (miles x cost/mile) Note: the milage rate in 2025 is $0.70 per mile.
Parking (days x cost/day)
Hotel (nights x cost/night)
Meals and Incidental Expenses (M&IE)
Conference Registration
Transporting Artifacts
Other (any remaining costs)

Total Expenses
Statement of Need
IMPORTANT: Please explain (a) the significance of your presentation or performance (b) the impact of the activity on your research and career advancement, (c) and why the travel funds are needed. If you already have external funding, professional development funds, and/or start-up support, please explain why additional funding is needed. (500 words maximum)

0/500
Official Verification
Please attach documentation that verifies your presentation or performance will be made at an academic conference, event or external venue that is hosted/sponsored by a national or international organization).

Cancelof
Should be Empty: