Internal Grants: University Researcher Funds
University Researcher Funds
Deadlines:
- November 2, 2009--4:30 p.m.
- February 5, 2010--4:30 p.m.
Only word-processed applications will be accepted. Submit the original application form along with a current curriculum vitae or resume to the Office of Sponsored Programs by the deadline. Electronic submissions will be accepted via email to the Office of Sponsored Programs.
The University Researcher Fund was established in FY02 to assist individuals seeking external funds 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.
Funds can be used to develop preliminary results needed for proposal submission or to develop and hone the skills necessary to be successful in seeking mid-level external funding. Awarded funds must be used exclusively for the work outlined in the application and may include supplies, equipment, travel or student help. In addition, a $2,000 honorarium for the principal investigator is allowed. All funds should be spent in the fiscal year awarded.
Award recipients will be expected 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 proposal to a funding agency within one year of receiving University Researcher Funds
The following criteria will be used in evaluating applications:
- feasibility and sustainability of the project
- potential for extramural funding
- integration of faculty and student research
- potential to advance knowledge on issues of importance to society
- alignment of the project with university strategic objectives
- rigor of funding agency's application process
- complete and well written University Researcher Funds proposal
The Applied Research Committee will review proposals and make funding recommendations to the Office of Sponsored Programs. Final funding decisions will be made by the Assistant Vice President for Research and Sponsored Programs.
