International travel grants
The deadlines for International Travel applications for Spring and Summer are April 15th and July 15th.
The funding is to support faculty international travel that will “advance the university mission, in a manner related to the research of the faculty member.” This funding is provided to support faculty presentation of research. The International Travel award provides up to $2,500 to the recipient. This is a one-to-one match with funding secured by the applicant (from department/college/external grant/conference or event organization). A Foreign Travel Authorization form must be completed and approved PRIOR to traveling, and the Dean and Department Head will take into account any COVID conditions or other travel restrictions in the country the faculty member proposes to visit. Please see additional details on the international travel awards web page.
Graduate student travel funding available
Missouri State University offers a number of special funding opportunities for graduate students including thesis research, non-thesis research, and student travel funding. Graduate student travel funding is available for the graduate student to present their thesis/non-thesis research at a designated conference. Applications should be submitted 30 days prior to the travel date to the Graduate College.
For more information, visit the graduate college website. If you have questions, contact the Graduate College at 836-5335.
Important information for graduate assistants
- The deadline to submit a GA Bear PAF for new graduate assistants beginning the summer 2022 semester is April 29, 2022. Additional information can be found on the graduate college website. The same deadline applies if you are submitting a paper PAF.
- If the student is appointed as a T.A. for summer 2022 and has NOT attended T.A. training provided by the Graduate College, the student must contact the Associate Dean of the Graduate College, Dr. Algerian Hart, to arrange and complete required T.A. training before May 27, 2022.
- If the student is appointed as a T.A. for summer 2022 and has NOT attended T.A. training provided by the Graduate College, the student must contact the Associate Dean of the Graduate College, Dr. Algerian Hart, to arrange and complete required T.A. training before May 27, 2022.
- It is the Department’s responsibility to ensure that the GA/RA/TA has signed and returned the Graduate Assistant Employment Form to the Graduate College prior to the GA/RA/TA beginning work (the person who submitted the GA Bear PAF in the system can go in and check to make sure that the PAF has been completed and is in HR status).
- It is the Department’s responsibility to ensure that the GA/RA/TA has completed all required Compliance Training and provided copies of their completion certificates to the department. This also applies to the time sheet requirement for the GA.
Frank Einhellig Graduate Interdisciplinary Forum (EIDF)
Date: May 7, 2022
Location: PSU Grand Ballroom
EIDF abstract submissions will be accepted until April 15, 2022. Please visit the graduate college website for more information about the forum.
The following awards will be presented at the EIDF. The deadline to submit a nomination for each award is noted beside the category below. For more information, please visit the graduate assistant awards web page on the graduate college website.
- Outstanding Administrative Graduate Assistant – April 15, 2022
- Outstanding Teaching Graduate Assistant – April 15, 2022
- Outstanding Research Graduate Assistant – April 15, 2022
Graduate program director meetings
The Spring 2022 graduate program director’s meetings have been set for the following dates. Snacks will be provided at the February and March meetings.
- April 25, 2022 – GPD Networking Breakfast in PSU Ballroom East, 8:00 to 9:30 a.m. Breakfast will be provided.
Outlook calendar invitations will be sent to all GPD’s on the Graduate College’s contact list.