Professors Across Borders

Who can apply?

• CSUSB instructional faculty and librarians 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 report).

What expenses are covered?

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

Step 1: Prepare Your Application

Complete the Professors Across Borders InfoReady Application Guide  along with:

• 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: Create Your InfoReady Profile

Navigate to CSUSB's InfoReady Login Portal and log in using your CSUSB SSO credentials.

Step 3: Submit Your Application

Submit your completed application via InfoReady by the deadline specified in the academic year's call for proposals. The competition link will be shared once the competition is live.

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.

Applicants will be notified of funding decisions via email within four to six weeks following the application deadline.

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

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

The PAB Travel report will be assigned to awardees via InfoReady.

Failure to submit this report will result in ineligibility for future funding opportunities.

PAB funds are available exclusively to CSUSB instructional faculty and librarians. 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 within 30 days of their return from travel. Failure to submit this report will result in ineligibility for future funding opportunities.
• Submit a Concur Travel Expense Report following your return from travel.
• Present their experience at a poster/presentation session hosted by CEGE.

Yes, you can modify your reported travel dates. However, you must notify PAB (pab@csusb.edu) 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.

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.