FAQs

Faculty Travel Award

My summer travel takes place between July – August, am I eligible to apply for the Faculty Travel Program?

Yes! Our travel program operates on a fiscal year basis, running from July 2 of the current year through July 1 of the following year. To accommodate summer travel, we typically open the next fiscal year’s program in March or April of the current year. As a result, travel taking place between July and August is eligible, but must be applied to under the upcoming fiscal year’s travel program, not the current one.
FOR EXAMPLE: If you plan on traveling from July 2, 2026 – July 17, 2026, you should apply for the FY27 Research Faculty Travel Support Program.

It is April and I see that the FY27 Research Faculty Travel Support Program is open. I know I will be traveling to a conference in September. Can I submit my application now?

Do I get reimbursed directly?

I ended up not using my travel award during the fiscal year, does this mean I have two awards available the following year?

My trip was cancelled and I didn’t use my award; do I have to notify your office?

If I ended up not using my award and have another trip planned during the award period, can I use my funds for the other trip?

Applying for a Seed Grant

Couldn't submit a letter of intent to InfoReady in time, can I still apply?

If you miss the letter of intent deadline, email SeedGrants@utsa.edu as soon as you can and/or notice.

I submitted my NOI to the Research Dashboard/OSP, does that count?

Do I have to follow the Office of Sponsored Projects 15/5 rule?

I need help with my budget. Who do I contact?

Can I collaborate with faculty at the Health Campus?