GENERAL OVERVIEW
            Each CDIP Scholar may apply for a maximum of 6 CDIP Travel-Grants. 
            Scholars can submit two applications per year: 
            ◦ Summer/Fall
            ◦ Winter/Spring
            The travel grant funds up to $1,500 for the CDIP Scholar per application 
           and $1,500 for the Faculty Mentor per year.
            Only complete applications will be considered.
            ◦ In particular, the Collaborative Plan of Support (CPS) of the CDIP application 
              must be included in the travel grant application. Travel grant applications 
              without the CPS will not be considered. 
                                         TRAVEL GRANT GUIDELINES FOR 2016/2017
           TRAVEL SUPPORT: AIR 
           TRAVEL
            For each trip please provide complete dates as well as departure and 
           arrival city/airport information.
            Make good effort to find reasonably priced flights
            Book your flights well in advance prior to your travel dates. 
            ◦ In 2013 the best time to buy a domestic airline ticket was 54 days in advance, 
              or 7 ½ weeks on average. 
            ◦ Ticket price climbs up exponentially within the four weeks of travel. 
            If we can find a flight on the same dates to the same city from your 
           location for significantly less than you budgeted, you will be reimbursed 
           for the lesser amount.
                                        TRAVEL GRANT GUIDELINES FOR 2016/2017
           TRAVEL SUPPORT: 
           GROUND TRAVEL
            For each trip please provide complete dates as well as departure and 
           arrival city information.
            Only mileage is reimbursed. 
            ◦ Reimbursement is according to CSU travel regulations and rates. Current 
              mileage rates are set to .54 cents per mile.
            If air travel is cheaper than ground travel, we will pay only for the cost 
           of air travel. 
            Maximum ground transportation compensation is $150.
                                          TRAVEL GRANT GUIDELINES FOR 2016/2017
            TRAVEL SUPPORT: INTERNATIONAL 
            TRAVEL
           International travel is permitted if the CDIP Scholar gives an oral or 
          poster presentation. 
           Only one international trip is reimbursed per application.
           Travel to Canada is considered international travel.
                                      TRAVEL GRANT GUIDELINES FOR 2016/2017
           TRAVEL SUPPORT: 
           LODGING
            A MAXIMUM of $195 per room night (excluding taxes and fees) will be 
           reimbursed.
            Save the hotel receipt showing documentation of payment/night of lodging.
            ◦ A hotel receipt should include:
                   1.  Name of occupant
                   2.  Check-in/Check-Out dates
                   3.  Nightly rate
                   4.  Total amount paid
                   5.  Method of payment
            When using companies such as Expedia that bundle travel, an itemized final hotel 
           receipt is required. 
            ◦ Statements not acceptable for reimbursement:
              ◦ A bank or credit card statement listing the total expense
              ◦ A confirmation page from travel agencies/websites
                                          TRAVEL GRANT GUIDELINES FOR 2016/2017