Competitive Scholarly Research Grants 2015 Funding C omes from donations to the University and is administered through the VCAA office C an vary yeartoyear Number and size of awards is based in part on the amount of funding available ID: 438434
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Summer Competitive Scholarly Research Grants
2015Slide2
Funding Comes from donations to the University and is administered through the VCAA officeCan vary year-to-yearNumber and size of awards is based, in part, on the amount of funding availableMaximum award is $5000Slide3
Purpose-1 Scholarly Growth of FacultyDisciplinary & creative activities that keep faculty members abreast of developments in relevant fields of knowledgeDevelopment of new areas of scholarly competence needed within the campusGenerating knowledge to inform public policySlide4
Purpose-2 Scholarly Growth of StudentsSupports faculty-led research and creative activity that includes studentsMust involve students in scholarly inquiryMust foster student achievement of levels of competence in particular disciplinary areasSlide5
Scholarship IncludedAll Boyer categories of scholarship are eligible for consideration (discovery, application, integration, teaching and learning)Slide6
Summer Grants are Ideal for:Projects already underway that you could complete with concentrated time and attention in the summerResearch that can only be done in the summerLaunching the first phase of a new projectSlide7
Getting Started Guidelines are posted under “Faculty Resources” at http://www.uis.edu/academicaffairs/ Basic InformationProject titleName of faculty memberFaculty member’s collegeContact informationDate of submissionSlide8
Proposals Must IncludeDescription of project & its relationship to literature in the fieldStatement of need and description of the problemObjectives and goals (distinguish between summer and longer-term)Explanation of how project fits your overall scholarly
agenda and how
award would advance
agenda
at
this point
Project Description (3 – 5 pages in length)Slide9
Proposals Must Include-2Discussion of student involvement (if applicable)Identification of anticipated outcomes, particularly from the summer researchDiscussion of probability of subsequent external funding to continue or expand projectListing of previous NIAs and/or campus support received for research during the past 4 years and report of progressSlide10
Proposals Must Include-3 A Formal, Detailed Budget--Up to $5,000 ContractualStudent base rate of $8.25 per hourHigher rate must be justified – may require department/college approvalTravel
I
temized & based on current state rates (check OBFS travel section –
http://www.obfs.uillinis.edu/
)
May be used for travel to do research, meet with co-PIs
May not be used for travel to conferences
Commodities or supplies
Detailed with costs identified
Stipend for Faculty Member
Cannot exceed the hourly rate for researcher’s salary
Cannot be duplicative of stipend or salary already being earned for same period of time
Equipment
Itemized list with accurate pricesSlide11
Proposals Must Include-4 Bibliography/References (if applicable)A two-page vita List recent publications & activities most relevant to the proposed projectSlide12
Proposal HintsRemember the awards are competitiveFollow best professional practices for grant applicationsProposals should be complete, but succinctAdhere closely to the guidelinesDiscuss any other summer assignments—teaching, administrativeSlide13
Submission RequirementsAll grant proposals must be submitted to the Dean of the CollegeSubmit an electronic copy to your DeanElectronic submissions must be sent as a single document in an email attachment (Word or PDF) Slide14
Dean’s Role Dean will forward proposals with comments to the Grants, Contracts, and Research Administration OfficeSlide15
Research BoardComposed of individuals from various disciplines, so present information in terms understandable to the non-specialistMembers may not know you or may not be familiar with your scholarly historyMakes recommendations to the ProvostSlide16
Criteria-1Priority given to proposals that involve complex and careful research not currently receiving campus supportPreference for projects for which there are limited opportunities for external funding at this stage of the projectSlide17
Criteria-2Priority given to projects that hold the promise of attracting future external supportPreference for funding expenses that would otherwise prohibit an activity from taking place or that would come from the researcher’s
pocketSlide18
Criteria-3Clear explanation of the project’s fit with one’s scholarly agendaClear statement of goals, methods, and expected resultsProbability of successful completion of proposed activities during the summerSlide19
If You Receive a GrantKeep receipts and itemizeWork with Jackie Gillock on specific expenditure questionsSpend funds by August 16, 2015Contact Kathleen Furr if you need to amend your budget after the proposal is approvedSubmit final report to Research Board by September 4, 2015Contact Kathleen Furr if you need to request an extension of the report deadlineSlide20
TimelineSubmission deadline to DeanMarch 27, 2015 by 4:00 pmDeans’ submission deadline to Research BoardApril 3, 2015Notification of awardsMay 1, 2015Funds must be spent byAugust 16, 2015
Final report to Research Board
September 4, 2015