Frequently Asked Questions
Are there special considerations when flying internationally for sponsored travel?
Yes. The Fly America Act, enacted in 1974, mandates the use of U.S. flag air carriers for federally funded international travel. If you are scheduling international travel that is funded by a federal grant, you must ensure that all flights (where possible), are scheduled on U.S. flag air carriers or on foreign air carriers that code share with a U.S. flag air carrier. See Office of Sponsored Programs website for more information.
What is Sponsored Travel?
Sponsored Travel is a project involving research travel that will be paid, in part or whole, by grant funds that are administered through the Office of Sponsored Programs. If you are unsure if your trip is Sponsored or Non-Sponsored, contact your college service center or fiscal office. See Office of Sponsored Programs for general guidelines.
How will a PI know if a spend authorization has been approved on their project in Workday?
The Principal Investigator (PI) may independently access Workday to monitor the approval status of a spend authorization issued in their name.
What is a PI?
The Principal Investigator (PI) is the person(s) who monitors the fiscal responsibilities of the grant funds and research associated with the project.
Where can I find more information about Sponsored Travel?
The travel section of the Office of Sponsored Programs website may be found at the Office of Sponsored Programs website. For more detailed information, contact the Office of Sponsored Programs Travel Office at 614-292-2126 or to OR-travel@osu.edu.