The Faculty Research Pool is for the remuneration of minor expenses related to research and publication. Tenured, tenure track and continuing faculty may claim up to $200 per year. Professors holding named chairs may have other research funds and are not eligible to apply. Nona Smith, Director of Sponsored Research, administers the fund.

College research grants provide support for larger research projects. Faculty members are encouraged to apply to the Committee on Faculty Awards and Grants and compete for the $50,000 that is available for faculty support. The Committee reviews all proposals and makes recommendations to the Provost, who makes the final decisions.

To apply for a grant, submit to the Office of Sponsored Research by early February:

• the grant application form and
• six copies of the following
1. a one to three page description of the research project, including justification of need and plans for publication,
2. a current curriculum vitae,
3. a detailed budget and timetable,
4. a list of all funds received from all sources at the College for the last 5 years, indicating the type or name of the award and the amount received for each.
5. a list of any proposals submitted to outside agencies for this project. Indicate any overlap of funds requested between those proposals and this one.

The maximum request is $5,000, but the award may be substantially less than this amount in order to distribute the funds available as widely as possible. Carefully review the Grants website for more detailed information and guidelines. Click for a list of recent awardees and their projects.

Sponsored Research Office

Revised 12/04