Criteria & application process for 2013-2014

The 2013/2014 round of funding is now open.

Funding is available for initiatives at all levels of study and it will be allocated after consideration of applications by a panel consisting of the International Deans. New programmes which can be launched in either 2013 or 2014 will be given priority.

Points to note:

• The funds may be used for economy class travel or related costs for support of projects being initiated within colleges to develop an international dimension to their collaborative academic activities and contribute to sustainable and mutually beneficial partnerships.
• The funding does not cover conference travel although it can be used to support an extension of conference travel as long as the IPDF award is used for partnership development at a School or College level .
• The funding is in-year funding, therefore it must be spent before July 2014.

Support from the Fund will be dependent upon matching funds being committed by the applicant’s College. Applications must clearly demonstrate that the activity proposed has the support of the Head of College and that it is linked to the colleges’ internationalisation activities. Applicants should consult their College Internationalisation Lead before submitting their application:

• College of Arts: David Jasper (David.Jasper@glasgow.ac.uk)
• College of Medical, Veterinary & Life Sciences: Massimo Pignatelli (Massimo.Pignatelli@glasgow.ac.uk)
• College of Social Sciences: James Conroy (James.Conroy@glasgow.ac.uk)
• College of Science & Engineering: Trevor Hoey (Trevor.Hoey@glasgow.ac.uk)

For advice on applications:

Chris Yeomans
Deputy Director (International Affairs)
Recruitment & International Office
71 Southpark Avenue

email: Chris.Yeomans@glasgow.ac.uk

Submit applications to:

Alison Coe
Internationalisation Officer
RIO, 71 Southpark Avenue

Tel. ext. 3099
email: alison.coe@glasgow.ac.uk.

• IPDF application form‌

Applications are open for 2013-2014 bids

Please complete the application form below. Completed forms should be emailed to alison.coe@glasgow.ac.uk

IPDF application form

The application should indicate how the application meets the strategic goals of the College/School and the University for internationalisation. Evidence of support from the Head of College should be included with the application.

Points to note

1. The completed application form should include: Name and contact details of main contact at partner institution - partner institutions will normally be on the list of priority partners (see List of priority partner universities) or in the World's Top 200 universities or pre-eminent in their domestic context.
2. Confirmation that approval for 50% of funding been agreed by the College (signature of Head of College/College Secretary).
3. The application form asks for a brief outline of the proposed joint programme development or the partnership proposal including:
   • Name and address of potential international partner institution(s)
   • Total level of funding requested (inc. 50% provided by College/School)
   • Details of how the proposed funding will be used to develop the programme including budget breakdown with itemisation of funds requested
   • Details of any visits planned to partner institutions and the names of staff involved in those visits. (note that funding will be provided to cover economy level air travel only. Any additional funding for business travel must be provided by the college).

Successful applicants will be notified by email.

Progress updates

Recipients must provide progress reports to the Internationalisation Manager and to the Business Development Managers for their college at regular intervals throughout the year. At the end of the academic year they should submit a final report by the end of the academic year: IPD Fund progress report template

Funding arrangements

All expenditure must be documented and claimed within one month of return from travel, alternatively it is possible to arrange a single transfer of funds at the outset of the project.

Funding is made available on an in-year funding basis and therefore funds must be spent by the end of the financial year (July 2014) otherwise the residue will be reclaimed.

In exceptional cases it may be possible to extend funding for a second year to support a partnership which requires a longer lead time.

What happens during the project?

Recipients must provide progress reports to the Deputy Director (International Affairs) and to the Business Development Managers for their College at regular intervals throughout the year.

Final progress report

Recipients must submit a final report by the end of the academic year and provide progress reports to the Deputy Director (International Affairs) at regular intervals throughout the year.

• Download: IPD Fund progress report template

The recipients should complete an initial progress within two months of the visit. All applicants will be contacted at a later stage for a follow-up report.