International travel grants
The deadlines for international travel applications for Spring and Summer 2023:
- April 15 (will accept applications on April 17)
- July 15 (will accept applications on July 17)
International travel grants provide support for the international travel of faculty that will “advance the university mission, in a manner related to the research of the faculty member.” This funding provides up to $2,500 to the recipient. This is a one-to-one match with funding secured by the applicant. Eligible faculty who choose to apply should be mindful of the competitive nature of the process and that not all applications may be funded. 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 international travel awards web page.
Graduate program director meetings
Spring 2023 Graduate Program Director’s (GPD) meetings have been set for the following dates:
- Thursday, March 23, 2023 – SP2023 2nd GPD meeting in PSU Traywick Parliamentary Room from Noon to 1:00 p.m. Snacks will be provided.
- Tuesday, April 18, 2023 – SP2023 3rd GPD meeting in PSU Traywick Parliamentary Room from Noon to 1:00 p.m. Snacks will be provided.
Outlook calendar invitations will be sent to all GPD’s on the Graduate College’s contact list.
Graduate student travel funding available
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 417-836-5335.
Important information for graduate assistants
- The deadline to submit a GA Bear PAF for new graduate assistants beginning the summer 2023 semester is April 28, 2023. Additional information about hiring graduate assistants 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 2023 and has NOT attended T.A. training provided by the Graduate College, the student must contact the Interim Associate Dean of the Graduate College, Dr. Carrisa Hoelscher (choelscher@missouristate.edu), to arrange and complete required T.A. training before May 26, 2023.
- 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 timesheet requirement for the GA.
- Other Graduate Assistant PAF deadlines (whether by GA BearPAF system or paper PAF):
- Academic Year 2023-2024 appointments due by April 28, 2023;
- Fall 2023 REAPPOINTMENTS due by April 28, 2023; and
- Fall 2023 NEW appointments due by July 14, 2023.
Frank Einhellig Graduate Interdisciplinary Forum (EIDF)
Date: April 29, 2023
Location: PSU Grand Ballroom
The Frank Einhellig Graduate Interdisciplinary Forum (EIDF) is a celebration of graduate student achievements, and we invite you to join us to offer your encouragement and take part in the discussions our students have started.
Please note this important information:
- EIDF abstract submissions will be accepted until April 3, 2023. Please see the EIDF web page for more information.
- 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 see the outstanding graduate assistant awards web page.
- Outstanding Administrative Graduate Assistant – March 31, 2023
- Outstanding Teaching Graduate Assistant – March 31, 2023
- Outstanding Research Graduate Assistant – March 31, 2023
- For more information on faculty awards, please visit the Graduate College faculty and staff awards web page.
- Outstanding Graduate Mentor – March 31, 2023