Professors Across Borders

Who can apply?

• All Unit 3 represented CSUSB employees are eligible to apply.​​​​​​

Priority will be given to:

• Junior faculty and faculty who have not received PAB grants in the past three years.
• Applicants who demonstrate a link between international activities that positively impact the internationalization of CSUSB.

Applications will not be accepted for: 

• Undergraduate or graduate students.
• Past recipients who have not fulfilled obligations from past grant awards (i.e. submitted final travel reports).

What expenses are covered?

Refer to CSUSB Travel Policy guidelines for information regarding covered expenses.

Examples of Eligible Activities

Step 1: Prepare Your Application

Complete the PAB Faculty Travel Grant Application form along with:

• A detailed budget
• Proof of conference participation (if applicable)
• Letters of support from collaborating institutions (if applicable)
• A justification statement outlining how the travel aligns with CSUSB's international engagement goals

Step 2: Submit Your Application

Send your application materials to pab@csusb.edu by the deadline specified in the academic year's call for proposals. 

Late submissions will not be considered.

Applications will be assessed based on:

• Significance of the project to the applicant's international professional development
• Detailed description of research methodology
• Clarity of activities and timeline
• Realistic and detailed budget
• Feasibility of the plan and likelihood of achieving stated objectives
• Organization and professional presentation of the proposal

Applications are reviewed by the PAB Executive Committee, considering:

• Academic significance of the event
• Impact on professional development
• Alignment with CSUSB's internationalization goals.

Funding decisions will be communicated via email within four to six weeks of application submission.

Grant recipients must submit the PAB Travel Report and FPDCC Report within 30 days of their return, summarizing:

• Key outcomes of participation
• How the experience contributed to research, teaching, or CSUSB's global engagement

Submit the finalized report to pab@csusb.edu.

Failure to submit these reports will result in ineligibility for future funding opportunities.

PAB funds are available exclusively to CSUSB Unit 3 representees. The awarded funds may only be used by the recipient and cannot be applied to support travel or expenses for students or non-CSUSB faculty.

Grant recipients are required to submit the PAB Travel Report and FPDCC Report within one year of receiving the award. Failure to submit these reports will result in ineligibility for future funding opportunities.

Yes, you can modify your reported travel dates. However, you must notify CISP’s Faculty Director as soon as possible. We understand that external factors, such as visa delays or pending permits, may impact your plans. Keeping our office informed ensures that our records remain accurate and up to date.

If you return after the report deadline, you will have 30 days from the end of your travel to submit your PAB Travel Report.

For questions about your funds, please reach out to your department's Administrative Analyst or Coordinator. You can also refer to the PAB International Travel Quick Guide (included in your acceptance letter), for specific contact information.

No, recipients of previous PAB travel grants are not eligible to apply for new funding until they have completed their travel and submitted their final report.