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Visits to Sponsors Travel Awards (VISTA) Program

Important Travel Changes effective November 9, 2009

Cliqbook will replace Travelport as the only online travel reservations service approved by the State of Wisconsin.

Continue to use Travelport until the transition date of November 9, 2009.

The Graduate School supports faculty and academic staff travel on a limited basis to federal agencies, foundations, corporate sponsors, and federal laboratories to open or continue dialogues with program officers or agency officials. The VISTA Program provides support for critical face-to-face meetings with individuals to discuss general agency priorities, targeted grant opportunities, and specific research projects.

Limitations and conditions

1. VISTA does not support travel to professional conferences or meetings.
2. VISTA does not support lobbying Congress.
3. Support is limited to travel expenses and capped at $500.
4. Travel must be approved through normal travel procedures (contact your college or school UBR/personnel representative for information on the process and any restrictions). Air travel must be ticketed using the Travelport system.
5. If supported, researchers are required to submit a one-page summary of their activities and outcomes after the trip is completed.

Process

1. Apply at least two weeks prior to travel using the link below.
2. Submit applications via e-mail to Steve Atkinson (sda@uwm.edu).
3. Review of applications will normally be completed within one week of their submission.

Download the Application

Program Contact: Steve Atkinson (sda@uwm.edu, x4062).