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Conference Travel Support for Scientists, Technicians, and Engineers in the Fields of Aeronautics, Materials Science, and Nuclear Science

US CIVILIAN RESEARCH & DEVELOPMENT

Funding Amount

Varies

Deadline

October 1, 2026

175 days left

Grant Type

foundation

Overview

Conference Travel Support for Scientists, Technicians, and Engineers

Focus Areas: Aeronautics, Materials Science, and Nuclear Science

Geographic Scope: Global

Program Description: CRDF Global provides travel support to attend professional conferences and events for scientists, technicians, and engineers working in the specified fields.

    What CRDF Global Funds

  • Travel support to professional conferences and events
  • Conference registration and attendance

    What CRDF Global Does Not Fund

  • Unsolicited proposals
  • Fundraising initiatives

    Key Information

  • Part of CRDF Global's fellowship and funding opportunities designed in collaboration with funders and partners
  • Opportunities available in multiple regions: All regions, Central America, South America, SE Asia, Central Asia, Middle East & North Africa, Europe/Eurasia, Africa, Asia, North America
  • Awardees must receive fully signed award agreement before beginning work
  • Most awards are cost reimbursable up to approved budget ceiling
  • Advances up to 50% of award value available upon request with documentation
  • Payment processing takes up to 12 business days after submission

    Travel Policy Information

  • Travel to US embargoed countries is not permitted
  • Fly America Act applies to US Government funded travel (US-flag carriers required when available)
  • Economy-class airfare only
  • CRDF Global-designated travel management company required for compliance
  • Business Travel Accident (BTA) insurance provided to supported travelers
  • Medical and security assistance through International SOS partnership with 24-hour support
  • Lodging allowance based on GSA rates (US) or State Department per diem (international)
  • Meals & Incidental Expenses (M&IE) allowance determined by US Government per location
  • All receipts required for lodging and meal expenses

    Organization Requirements

  • DUNS number required for organizations
  • Authorized representative signature required on award agreements
  • Institutions must notify CRDF Global of major project changes (scope, budget, personnel)
  • Cost reimbursable structure with actual expenses up to budget ceiling
  • Invoice required for payment requests with contract/PO number and itemized expenses

How to Apply

Application Process

1. Review Opportunity Details
- Carefully read the full opportunity description and eligibility requirements
- Download all associated documents and forms

2. Prepare Required Documentation
- Ensure your institution has a DUNS number (apply at http://fedgov.dnb.com/webform/displayHomePage.do if needed)
- Identify authorized representative to sign agreement

3. Submit Application
- Download application forms from the funding opportunities page
- Complete all requested information
- Provide supporting documentation as requested

4. After Selection
- Receive notification of selection for funding
- Do NOT begin work until fully signed award agreement is received
- Ensure authorized institutional representative signs agreement

5. Upon Award Activation
- Submit line item invoices to Grant/Contract Officer with:
- Contract or purchase order number
- Detailed expense descriptions
- Dates expenses were incurred
- Cost amounts
- Labor hours if applicable
- Request advance payments if needed (with supporting documentation like vendor quotes)
- Advance payments generally limited to 50% of award or three months of use

    Required Materials

  • Completed application forms
  • DUNS number documentation
  • Authorized signatory information
  • Itemized budget
  • Travel itinerary and expenses
  • Supporting documentation (vendor quotes, receipts)

    Key Submission Notes

  • Include ALL information requested in solicitation
  • Applications missing required information may not be considered
  • Submit invoices on institutional letterhead
  • Maintain receipts for all lodging and meal expenses
  • Provide accurate bank information for international wire transfers

Focus Areas & Funding Uses

Fields of Work

science-researchprofessional-development

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