This section sets out the directions to the University of Tampa, Letters of support for visa applications and travel grants.
Travel The University of Tampa (401 W. Kennedy Blvd. Tampa, FL 33606) is accessible by many means and directions, as follows:
From the North: I-75 South to I-275 South. Continue on I-275 to Exit 45A (Downtown East-West.) Follow signs for Downtown-West and then take the Ashley Drive/Tampa St. Exit. Stay to the right for Downtown-West, and then get in the left lane for Ashley Drive. Follow Ashley Drive to Kennedy Boulevard. Turn right on Kennedy Boulevard, crossing the Hillsborough River. Turn right at the first light at the main entrance of the University.
From the East: I-4 West to the I-4 and I-275 split. Exit 45A (Downtown East-West). Follow signs for Downtown-West and then take the Ashley Drive/Tampa St. Exit. Stay to the right for Downtown-West, and then get in the left lane for Ashley Drive. Follow Ashley Drive to Kennedy Boulevard. Turn right on Kennedy Boulevard, crossing the Hillsborough River. Turn right at the first light at the main entrance of the University.
From the South: I-75 North to Exit 256 (Crosstown Expressway). Crosstown Expressway to Exit 8 (Kennedy Boulevard/Downtown-East). Continue on Kennedy Boulevard through downtown Tampa. Cross the Hillsborough River, and then turn right at the first light at the main entrance of the University.
From the West: I-275 North to Exit 44 (Downtown West). Ashley Drive south to Kennedy Boulevard. Turn right on Kennedy Boulevard, crossing the Hillsborough River. Turn right at the first light at the main entrance of the University.
From Tampa International Airport: Florida 60 East to I-275 North (Downtown) to Exit 44 (Downtown West). Ashley Drive south to Kennedy Boulevard. Turn right on Kennedy Boulevard, crossing the Hillsborough River. Turn right at the first light at the main entrance of the University. The University of Tampa is eight miles from the airport.
Visas It is important that before travelling all visa requirements of the host country are met. INEF are able, where deemed appropriate, to offer Letters of Support for visa applications. To request a Letter of Support please contact Dr David Megson ([email protected]).
Travel Grants Research and Development Travel Grants are available through the Royal Society of Chemistry. Applications for these can be made here and the eligibility criteria is as follows: •You are an RSC member (of any category) •You are either: (1) a PhD student actively undertaking a PhD course in the chemical sciences, or (2) a researcher in the chemical sciences (including post docs), working in academia, industry or any sector, within 10 years of leaving full time education (at the time of the application deadline).