University of Wisconsin–Madison

New Program Development Grant

The Program Development Grant (PDG) provides funding to support faculty travel, or other activities related to developing a new study abroad program. Only one PDG application per new program idea will be considered. PDGs are not awarded retroactively (e.g. for travel that has already occurred at the time of the award), regardless of when the application was submitted. PDG grantees are required to submit a report describing the travel and/or activities funded by the grant.

Award structure

One PDG is available to develop a program. The PDG amount is based on the budget for expenses related to the development of the program up to a maximum of $5000 per individual included on the PDG.

Supported activities

Funding may be requested and awarded for the following types of activities:

  • Travel expenses related to the planning and development of a new study abroad program (i.e. exploratory travel).
  • Activities related to and necessary for the development of a new study abroad program course.

Steps for submitting a PDG application

  1. Meet to discuss your new program idea with the appropriate study abroad staff member.
  2. Submit a New Program Questionnaire.
    You will be provided with the questionnaire after your meeting with study abroad staff.
  3. Submit a PDG application.
    You will receive a PDG application along with initial feedback on your program idea after your New Program Questionnaire is reviewed and approved to move forward.
    • Your PDG application must include the estimated time at which the PDG funding will be used.
    • Your PDG application must include your estimated budget for the activities (including travel) for developing the program.
    • Your PDG application must also include your draft itinerary for any travel to be supported by the grant, including dates of travel. Generally, travel up to one week is supported. Travel exceeding one week must include justification

Award recipient information

The PDG is a reimbursable expense based on your actual expenses up to a maximum of $5,000 and based on your PDG application budget.

If the planning activities or travel supported by the PDG must be postponed for any reason, you must notify us. Award funding may be deferred for up to one year. Otherwise, you will be asked to submit a new PDG application.

All travel funded by an IAP PDG must comply with all applicable UW-Madison travel policies:

PDG recipient reporting requirement

PDG recipients are required to submit a report upon completion of their funded activities. Failure to submit reports may affect future grant requests. You will be provided with reporting guidelines in advance of your travel or activities supported by the grant.

Developing a new program