Conference Travel Support for Scientists, Technicians, and Engineers in the Fields of Aeronautics, Materials Science, and Nuclear Science
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.
- Travel support to professional conferences and events
- Conference registration and attendance
What CRDF Global Funds
- Unsolicited proposals
- Fundraising initiatives
What CRDF Global Does Not Fund
- 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
Key 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
Travel Policy Information
- 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
Organization Requirements
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
- Completed application forms
- DUNS number documentation
- Authorized signatory information
- Itemized budget
- Travel itinerary and expenses
- Supporting documentation (vendor quotes, receipts)
Required Materials
- 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
Key Submission Notes
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