RESEARCH FUNDING REQUEST APPLICATION COVER SHEET
AND CHECKLIST
GENERAL INSTRUCTIONS:
Research requests are for the purpose of producing scholarship either to present or publish. Scholarship is
defined as practical applications/projects regarding library initiatives, digital projects, or scholarly studies in
subject areas.
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All aspects of the application must be filled out for consideration. Incomplete applications will not be
considered for funding
Travel reimbursement policies apply to all research travel, for more information, please see:
(http://www.uflib.ufl.edu/committees/travel/default.html)
Please use the Libraries Online Travel System when traveling and for submission of receipts
All work determining if you need to travel for research should be done prior to submission of application
Research trips are funded separately from conference trips
CANCELLATIONS:
 Research Trips may only be cancelled due to changes in position and personal emergencies
 You must notify the Chair of the Professional Development Travel Committee ASAP so that funds may be
redistributed
 Failure to cancel a research trip may affect your ability to apply for research funds in the future
APPLICATION CHECKLIST:
Abstract and goals
Estimated budget
Department Chair Signature
Associate Dean Signature
QUESTIONS?
Please email the Professional Development Travel Committee at travel@uflib.ufl.edu or Suzan Alteri at
salteri@ufl.edu
George A. Smathers Libraries Travel Request Authorization Form
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UNIVERSITY OF FLORIDA - GEORGE A. SMATHERS LIBRARIES
RESEARCH FUNDING REQUEST – 2015-2016
Research funding requests require all items in application plus signatures of your department chair and
appropriate Associate Dean. Once complete, funding requests should be sent to the Professional Development
Travel Committee for recommendation. All research requests are approved by the Dean of the Libraries. You
must still use the Online Travel System for travel and reimbursement. Questions regarding research requests
should be addressed to salteri@ufl.edu.
NAME OF TRAVELER:
UFID:
DEPARTMENT:
EMAIL:
RESEARCH INSTITUTION:
LOCATION:
DATES:
RESEARCH FUNDS REQUESTED:
ESTIMATED BUDGET:
TRAVEL COSTS
Travel (plane, train, bus)
Lodging
Rental Car (if needed)
Taxi/Shuttle
Parking
Meals
Other (Explain)
AMOUNT REQUESTED
INSTRUCTIONS:
All travel expenses are subject to UF policies on reimbursement
 Use estimates of travel when applying for funding; amount can be adjusted later
 For Rental cars you must use AVIS or, if AVIS is not available you must justify why you didn’t use
AVIS or rent a Compact car
 Please use the state rate amount for meals (no receipts are required)
 Only include Mileage if you are using your own car to travel
 Receipts and breakdown of costs are required for the following items:
o Lodging
o Airfare
o Rental Car
o Taxi/Shuttle (if above $25.00)
George A. Smathers Libraries Travel Request Authorization Form
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ABSTRACT (Provide one paragraph describing your research proposal/activities and why this research
cannot be conducted at UF):
DESCRIBE THE BENEFIT TO THE LIBRARY & STATE BY YOUR PARTICIPATION:
DESCRIBE THE BENEFIT TO YOUR PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT BY YOUR PARTICIPATION:
DESCRIBE GOALS/OUTCOMES OF RESEARCH PROJECT:
TRAVELLER’S SIGNATURE: _____________________________________________ DATE____________
DEPARTMENT CHAIR’S SIGNATURE ________________________________ ____ DATE______________
Email: ___________________________________
ASSOCIATE DEAN’S SIGNATURE: ___________________________________ DATE______________
Email:
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PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT TRAVEL COMMITTEE SECTION
Recommended:
George A. Smathers Libraries Travel Request Authorization Form
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