UNIVERSITY RESEARCH COMMITTEE

The purpose of the University Research Committee (URC) is to promote research activity within the academic community. The committee assists with the administration of the fund for research by evaluating research proposals and establishing the terms for research grants funded by the committee.

The committee's highest funding priority is for junior faculty to help establish their research program and the basis for future external support. The committee’s second priority is for senior faculty and professional librarians who have maintained a productive research program and have continually sought external funding for their research. The committee reserves the right to delay the funding of proposals from senior faculty members until the final competition of the year.

Research of any nature within an applicant's academic specialty may be funded to a maximum of $5,000, plus up to $1,500 for undergraduate student salaries OR a half-time graduate assistant stipend at $2,712 for one academic term.

2009-2010 Submission Deadlines:

• Monday, October 19, 2009
• Monday, February 15, 2010

Proposals must be submitted by the deadline to Sponsored Programs, Jones 414, Coates CPO Box 20. One paper copy of all application components with original signatures is required.

Program Guidelines

Required Application Components

1. Cover Page (use form provided)
2. Review of Applicant Funding and Past Productivity Form (use form provided)
3. Narrative (limited to 10 double-spaced pages to include the following sections; see guidelines for details)
   • Introduction and Background
   • Project Description
   • Management Plan
   • Utilization of Project Findings
   • Staff Identification
4. Bibliography (limited to one page)
5. Research Proposal Budget Form (use form provided; see guidelines for details)
6. Itemized Budget Description (limited to 1 page)
7. Vita (limited to 3 pages each)
8. Appendices (if applicable; limited to 3 pages)

Sample Proposal Evaluation Form

Committee Members

Recent Awards

Final Report Template

Transfer of Grant Materials Form

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