Faculty Research Grants

Research grants may be used for any research related expenses that do not apply to the travel grant and follow the additional guidelines below

Dates & Deadlines

Deadline for application and letter of support

Fall | October, 11th at 5pm

Spring | March, 6th at 5pm

Grant award announcements

Fall | First week of December

Spring | First week of May

The following information relates specifically to research grants

When deciding on future awards, the URC committee will take into account the overall success of previous URC funding
  • ‘Success’ will be based on the proposed outcomes, including scholarship artifacts (Articles, books, films, and future grant proposals)

Benefit of the grant to the university should focus on the following
  • Contribution to current literature or research in your field
  • Future outside grants and/or publications
  • For faculty in the arts, will the research lead to exhibitions, performances, participation in film festivals, etc.

Each award can be for up to $15,000 and must be expended within 12 months of the award

Related Links

General Grant Information

Additional Information

Research Grant Information

Travel Grant Information

Forms to Submit