1. Dana Andrew, executive director, Icom uk
Funding for international travel: Why it is important and the impact for non-national museums UMG Conference, Cambridge, 3 July 2018
Dana Andrew, executive director, Icom uk
@UK_ICOM
@dana_museums

2. ICOM UK
ICOM UK, the only museum association in the UK dedicated to international work, connects you to the global museum community, the issues that affect it and professional colleagues worldwide.
119 National Committees
30 International Committees (subject specialist groups)
ICOM General Secretariat based in Paris

3. Why is funding for international travel necessary?
Difficult to secure from core funding
Face-to-face meetings are key for building trust
Opens up travel for staff at all levels
International is one of nine priority areas in the Mendoza Review
Reduced funding options post-Brexit?

4. ICOM UK travel grants awarded to date

5. Case studies

6. ICOM UK – British Council Travel Grants
Up to £1,500 per organisation for visits beyond Europe
Up to £700 per organisation for visits within greater Europe
Focus on mutually beneficial projects and partnerships with organisational impact
Priority for non-national museums and those new to working internationally
Open to non-ICOM UK members
50% of funding ring-fenced for visits to countries on the ODA list
Guidelines and application form on the ICOM UK website
Deadline for applications: 24 September 2018 (round 2)

7. Why can’t we give more money away?

8. Thank you! For further information visit the ICOM UK website:
Contact: Dana Andrew, Executive Director,