Internal Grants: University Researcher Funds
University Researcher Funds
Deadlines:
- January 31, 2012 - 4:00 p.m.
- March 30, 2012 - 4:00 p.m.
Only word-processed applications will be accepted. Submit the original application form, current curriculum vitae or resume, and any other application materials as one hard copy or electronically to the Office of Sponsored Programs by the deadline.
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 compensation for the principal investigator is allowed.
Interdisciplinary projects with multiple principle investigators may include an additional compensation (salary + fringe 37%) for each co-investigator. Requested compensations must be consistent with proposed project activities. Maximum award for interdisciplinary projects is $10,000. All funds should be spent in the fiscal year awarded.
Applicants can receive only one University Research or New Researcher Award any given fiscal year.
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 Office of Sponsored Programs grant directors will review proposals and make funding recommendations. Final funding decisions made by the Associate Provost for Research and Dean of Graduate Studies.
