Internal Grants: Hellervik Research Prize and University Researcher Funds
University Researcher Funds
Deadline
November 2, 2009--4:00 p.m.
The University Researcher Fund was established in FY02 to assist individuals with the research costs related to preparing an effective external grant proposal of $25,000 or more for research, scholarly or creative activity. Probationary and tenured faculty and staff can apply for up to $5,000. Individuals working in collaboration or on closely related projects should apply as a group.
The purpose of the University Researcher funding is to provide a multi-faceted support system to help individuals develop and hone the skills needed to be successful in seeking at least mid-level funding from external sources. The generation of indirect costs from external grants allows programs like this to continue.
Award recipients will be required to:
- visit a program officer at a funding agency
- find a mentor who has received extramural funding (over $25,000) for a similar activity
- submit a final proposal to a funding agency within a year of receiving University Researcher Funds
Funds may not be used for reassigned time, extra-duty days or overload and should be spent within the fiscal year awarded.
The Applied Research Committee will review and comment on applications. Decisions will be made by the Assistant Vice President for Research and Faculty Development.
The following criteria will be used in evaluating applications:
- feasibility and sustainability of the project
- potential for extramural funding
- integration of faculty/student research
- potential to advance knowledge on issues of importance to society.
To Apply
