Please note for all proposals that must be submitted via Grants.gov,
the Office of University Research Services must have the final
complete proposal, with all required attachments, no later
than 48 hours prior to the agency deadline. Because of the
higher possibility of technical difficulties with this new
submission engine, the OURS cannot guarantee that proposals
received later than 48 hours prior to the deadline will be
submitted on time. Please direct any questions to the Office
of University Research Services, 4-2236 or ours@towson.edu.
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Announcements from the Office of University Research Services
Undergraduate Research and Travel Grants
Agency: Undergraduate Research Committee
Deadlines: September 23, 2009 and February 12, 2010
Each semester the Towson University Undergraduate Research Committeeinvites applications for undergraduate grant programs. This fall, applications are due Wednesday, September 23 rd. These programs fund undergraduate students conducting or presenting research under the supervision of Towson University faculty. Projects which are the result of individual or small group student/faculty initiatives will be given priority over projects which are part of the regular expectations of a class and/or are specifically designated in the syllabus of a class.
Research Grants of up to $500 fund supplies and expenses for scholarly research activities under the mentorship of a Towson University faculty Member.
Travel Grants of up to $500 will be awarded to students to attend a professional meeting to present the results of their work.
Small Project Awards of up to $100 are also available. These smaller awards have no application deadline, and awards will be made on a rolling basis. Apply anytime.
For more details and to download guidelines and applications please visit the website below or contact jtoll@towson.edu, 410-704-5064, College of Graduate Studies and Research.
URL: http://grad.towson.edu/ours/undergraduate_research/travelgrants.asp
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Reminder: Research Monetary Awards and Teaching Innovation Grants for Spring 2010
Agency: Towson University Faculty Development and Research Committee
Deadlines: October 15, 2009
The Faculty Development and Research Committee (FDRC) is pleased to announce its call for applications for Research Monetary Awards and Teaching Innovation Grants for use during the spring semester 2010. Applications will be accepted through 5:00 pmThursday, October 15, 2009. This is the first of three competitions this fiscal year, with two additional deadlines at the beginning of March and May 2010.
Research Monetary Awards provide support for projects leading to a scholarly product, such as a proposal to an external funding source, or a publication, presentation, invention, composition, performance, or exhibition. Teaching Innovation Grants are designed to encourage faculty to develop new classroom initiatives that are grounded in current research on teaching and learning. Awards provide up to $5,000 to be used for project-related expenses, such as research assistants, supplies, and travel, and will be made available upon approval of awards. All funds awarded under this application round must be expended within 12 months of the award date, though requests for extensions may be considered by the Committee.
Full program guidelines and applications for both programs are available online. All applications must have signatory approval from both the department chair and college dean upon submission. An original and eight copies of completed application forms and accompanying documentation as described in the application form should be submitted to the Office of University Research Services, 7800 York Road, Room 225.
URL: http://wwwnew.towson.edu/main/research/researchandfunding/facultydevelopment/guidelines.asp
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University-Wide, Cross-Disciplinary, or Institutional Opportunity
Grants
Agency: American Honda Foundation
Release: November 1, February 1, May 1, and August 1 (annually)
The American Honda Foundation supports organizations in the areas of youth, literacy, mathematics, and scientific education, providing grants to organizations that offer unique approaches to teaching and developing youth in minority and underserved communities.
Eligible applicants include: accredited higher education institutions (colleges and universities); community colleges and vocational or trade schools; scholarship and fellowship programs at selected colleges and/or universities or through selected non-profit organizations; other scientific and education-related, non-profit, tax-exempt organizations; gifted student programs; media concerning youth education and/or scientific education; private, non-profit scientific and/or youth education projects; other non-profit, tax-exempt, institutions in the fields of youth education and scientific education; and programs pertaining to academic or curriculum development that emphasize innovative educational methods and techniques. Grant proposals range from $20,000 to $60,000 per organization.
URL: http://corporate.honda.com/america/philanthropy.aspx?id=ahf
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Agency: Academy of Arts and Sciences
Deadlines: October 16, 2009
The purpose of the Visiting Scholars Program is to support the work of younger public policy analysts, humanists, and social scientists who show promise of becoming leaders in their field, especially those who work on multidisciplinary topics. The Program offers opportunities for them to carry out their individual research as well as to collaborate with Academy Fellows on shared scholarly or policy-related interests. It also helps to create a national network for scholars in the early stages of their career, assisting them in their research and professional development.
Fellowships will be awarded to individuals who can demonstrate that their work will make a substantial contribution in one or more of the Academy’s four scholarly research areas: Science and Global Security, Social Policy and American Institutions, Humanities and Culture, and Education Policy. Proposals should take into account the Academy’s emphasis on interdisciplinary work, as well as its interest in broadening public understanding of important intellectual trends and contemporary policy choices.
Preference is given to untenured junior faculty but the program is also open to qualified postdocs. Candidates must be U.S. citizens, permanent residents, or current faculty members of an academic or professional organization in the United States. The Ph.D., J.D., or equivalent professional training (e.g. public policy) should have been completed within the last 10 years (although exceptional circumstances will be taken into consideration).
Visiting scholars are expected to be in residence throughout the Academic year (mid-September-May). Research trips, interviews, attendance at scholarly meetings or speaking engagements should be limited to no more than twenty days during the fellowship term, and scholars may not accept any teaching appointment or other major commitments during the fellowship. One of the goals of the Academy is to build a community of research scholars in residence; regular attendance at the Academy facilitates this goal. Faculty can receive up to $60,000 (not to exceed one-half of current salary). The Academy provides office space, computer services, library privileges, and assists with information on locating housing. The Commonwealth of Massachusetts and the Academy require that you have health insurance before taking up your residency.
URL: http://www.amacad.org/vsp/application.pdf
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Agency: American Association of University Women
Deadlines: November 15, 2009
Research Publication Grants fund college and university faculty women and independent researchers to prepare research for publication. Applicants may be tenure track, part-time, or temporary faculty or new or established scholars and researchers at universities. Time must be available for eight consecutive weeks of final writing, editing, and responding to issues raised in critical reviews. Funds cannot be used for undertaking research. Applicants must have received their doctorates by the application deadline. Scholars with strong publishing records should seek other funding.
URL: http://www.aauw.org/education/fga/fellowships_grants/american.cfm
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