Internal Grants: Hellervik Research Prize and University Researcher Funds
University Researcher Funds
Deadline
November 3, 2008--4:30 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.
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
Hellervik Scholar Development Fund - this fall's award parameters are currently under revision. Please check back for updated information.
Dr. Lowell Hellervik graduated from St. Cloud State University with a B.S. degree and went on to earn his Ph.D. from the University of Minnesota. In 1967, he co-founded Personnel Decisions International, a global consulting firm. He received the Distinguished Professional Contributions Award by the Society for Industrial Organizational/Psychologists in 1999.
Started fall 2005, the Hellervik Research Prize is St. Cloud State University’s premier prize for research, and encourages and rewards scholarly activity that holds the potential to earn $5,000 or more of external sponsorship and advance knowledge on issues of importance to society.Probationary or tenured faculty and staff can apply for up to $2,500. Individuals working in collaboration or on closely related projects should apply as a group.
Funds may be used to further research, including but not limited to travel, supplies/materials and equipment. With this support, the awardee should advance the research or related work to the point of submission of an enhanced proposal to a funding agency. Standard St. Cloud University Business/Travel Expenses policies apply.
Winners of the Hellervik Research Prize agree to present their preliminary research results at an upcoming event held by the Office of Sponsored Programs. This will give an opportunity to present how these funds helped further research in preparation for submitting an external grant proposal.
Original application and two copies are due to the Office of Sponsored Programs by 4:00 p.m. of the application deadline. Applications are due the first working day in November. Application deadline is:
- Date to be determined; please check back later
Review of applications will be conducted by Lowell Hellervik in conjunction with 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
- Potential to advance knowledge on issues of importance to society
Hellervik application
