Barbara H. Padnos International Center
2015 INTERNATIONAL PARTNERSHIP SUSTENANCE GRANT
The Padnos International Center (PIC) works collaboratively with departments and
colleges across campus to develop meaningful international programs that enhance the
academic activities of the university. In support of our mission, it is our goal to not only
introduce colleagues to GVSU’s international partnerships, but also to encourage longterm cooperative activities that benefit and enrich both institutions.
The Partnership Sustenance Grant has been developed to support faculty that have been
involved with a partner institution and have made significant contributions to the
development of the partnership. The grant offers funding for short-term exchange
opportunities that focus on nurturing relationships and sustaining program activities.
CRITERIA FOR APPLICATION
PIC invites applications from full-time, tenure or tenure-track faculty that have made a
significant contribution to one of GVSU’s international partnerships. A “significant
contribution” is defined as having served as a key departmental liaison or academic
advisor for one or more of GVSU’s international partnerships, a faculty member that has
been actively involved in hosting students and/or visiting scholars from partner
institutions, and/or a faculty member that has been involved in student orientation
programs and actively recruits students to study abroad by participating in recruitment
events such as the Study Abroad Fairs.
The grant is available to faculty involved in any of GVSU’s international exchange
programs. This grant is not appropriate for those involved with GVSU’s consortium
programs or affiliations.
APPLICATION PROCESS
Applications will be reviewed by the Director of Study Abroad & International
partnerships and Chief International Officer in the Padnos International Center.
Applications will be considered on a rolling basis.
Mission Statement:
To engage the University community in meaningful international experiences which foster and appreciation
and awareness of diverse cultures, people and ideas.
FUNDING
PIC will aim to award two grants each year to faculty that meet the eligibility criteria.
The maximum grant award will be $2500 and can be used for international travel, incountry travel related to partnership activities, accommodations, and a per diem meal
stipend.
Grant recipients will be required to submit a report on the grant activity at the time the
request for reimbursement is submitted (within 45 days of your return).
Reimbursement will not be processed without the accompanying report. All reports must
be uploaded to the PIC website at: www.gvsu.edu/pic.
Grant applicants requesting funding for an international partner that is designated as
college or department-level partner will require a 50% matching contribution from that
college or department.
QUESTIONS?
For more information, please contact Rebecca Hambleton or Mark Schaub in the Padnos
International Center, 130 Lake Ontario Hall, 331-3898.
Mission Statement:
To engage the University community in meaningful international experiences which foster and appreciation
and awareness of diverse cultures, people and ideas.
PARTNERSHIP SUSTENANCE GRANT
APPLICATION FORM
Name
Position
College/Dept.
Campus Address
Campus Phone
Dates of Proposed Activities
Which partner are you interested in visiting?
1. Describe in as much detail as possible, your involvement in this particular
international partnership.
2. Describe how this grant will help GVSU in furthering the development of the
international partnership and how this meets your personal, department, and/or
college’s goals.
3. Provide a budget – outline the costs for airfare, in-country travel, meals, and
accommodations.
4. Please attach a letter of support from your supervisor, unit head, or dean. This
letter must indicate knowledge of your involvement and contributions to an
international partnership program and support for the activities you propose to
undertake.
Mission Statement:
To engage the University community in meaningful international experiences which foster and appreciation
and awareness of diverse cultures, people and ideas.