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College of Arts + Sciences Initiatives

Visiting Scholars Grant Program

About

This Visiting Scholars Grant Program supports short-term visits to LTU by external collaborators to foster inter-institutional research partnerships. Funding is intended to facilitate activities such as developing grant proposals, preparing major publications, or initiating innovative research projects.

» Award Details

  • Funding up to $2,500 per visit (may be adjusted by available budget).
  • Eligible expenses include travel, lodging, and related visit costs.
  • Visits can range from 2-3 days

» Eligibility

  • Full-time faculty members in CoAS may apply (tenure-line faculty will receive priority).
  • Applicants must identify and secure commitment from an external collaborator based at another accredited university or research institution.
  • Collaborative visits must focus on advancing a concrete research product (grant proposal, manuscript, or pilot project).

» Application Requirement

  1. Project Summary (max 1000 words):
    • Research area and significance.
    • Goals for the visit (e.g., proposal outline, manuscript sections, analysis plan).
  2. Visit Plan:
    • Proposed visit dates and duration (2-3 days).
    • Detailed itinerary or schedule highlighting key activities.
  3. Collaborator Letter of Commitment:
    • A short letter/email from the external collaborator confirming availability and intent to participate in the visit.
  4. Budget and Justification:
    • Estimated travel and lodging costs.
    • Any other allowable expenses.

» Expected Activities

  • During the visit: active collaboration sessions, planning, drafting, or problem-solving as
    per the visit plan.
  • Within 3 months post-visit: a brief report (1–2 pages) describing progress toward the collaborative product, next steps, and any preliminary outcomes (e.g., submission of a proposal or manuscript draft).

» Evaluation Criteria

  • Quality and feasibility of the collaboration plan and visit itinerary.
  • Potential impact of the collaboration (likelihood of external funding, publication, or significant research progress).
  • Budget justification and appropriateness.

» Application Deadline

Applications are accepted all year while funds are still available. 

» Award Notification

The Dean’s office will provide motification of the award. 

» How to Apply

To apply, please send your application materials directly to the Associate Dean for Research in the College of Arts + Sciences, Dr. Corey Bohil, at cbohil@ltu.edu.

Frequently Asked Questions

The Associate Dean for Research in the College of Arts & Sciences (Corey Bohil; cbohil@ltu.edu).  

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