Dear LTAs,   We are happy to announce the 2021-2022 LTA Travel Grant, in support of the presentation of research/creative work by LTA faculty members during the period covered by your contract ONLY, either from May 15, 2021, to May 14, 2022, or from August 1, 2021, to May 14, 2022. You may submit an expense report retroactively, but you must inform us of your intention to do so without delay.  

• participation in a conference as a speaker or a panel chair (with a significant curatorial role)
• presentation of research/creative work included in an exhibition or performance (this may include installing an exhibition or preparing the presentation of a performance)
• participation in an artist residency (with a public presentation component)
• fees and/or memberships covering virtual conference attendance can be supported by these grants

• LTA faculty members currently under contract

• $400 : Canada (less than 400 km from Montreal, includes Ottawa, Quebec City)
• $600 : Canada (more than 400 km from Montreal, includes Toronto)
• $800 : USA, Mexico, Caribbean
• $1000 : all other international destinations

One trip per year;
one application per year.
Travel must occur during the applicable periods listed above.

• The whole of the annual amount being claimed may only be requested once. Please contact: researchatfinearts@concordia.ca
• Expenses must be submitted promptly, within the three weeks following the date of return.
• An application is not required, however, a cover sheet must be completed and submitted when reimbursement is requested. Failure to do so will result in the return of your document(s). The cover sheet must include the claimant’s full name, complete address, employee number, reason for travel, expense reimbursement details, and any additional relevant information.
• For all questions related to eligible expenses, LTA faculty must respect the University Travel Policy.
• LTA faculty must adhere to government guidelines on travel and consult Concordia policy on research travel.

Please make an appointment with the Fine Arts Research Coordinator to complete your expense report: research@finearts@concordia.ca   Best,   MJ   MJ Thompson, Ph.D. Associate Dean, Research and Graduate Studies Associate Professor, Interdisciplinary Studies and Practices Art Education, Faculty of Fine Arts Concordia University, Tiohtiá:ke/Montreal