VP Research Travel Grant Application Guidelines

This document is a guide for the VP Research (VPR) Travel Grant application process at Simon Fraser University (SFU) for September 2023. It outlines the necessary steps and requirements for applicants to ensure their application package is complete. The guide includes a checklist for applicants, detailing mandatory safety requirements related to travel, particularly in light of COVID-19 advisories. It specifies that faculty members must determine the Government of Canada travel advisory level for their destination and complete an electronic acknowledgment of risk form. Additionally, the document lists required components of the application, such as the applicant's signature, conference details, and necessary documentation to support the application. The guide emphasizes that electronic applications are accepted only when the funding pool is open and provides contact information for inquiries regarding the collection and use of the application information.