Research Grants for Innovation in Social and Human Sciences
New awards are contingent on the availability of funding. No funding is available at this time; general announcements to the faculty will be made in the event funding becomes available.
Purpose | To encourage research that significantly adds to knowledge and understanding of social science, educational, or humanistic endeavors. Junior faculty members are strongly encouraged to apply. |
Eligibility | All faculty and research staff are eligible to apply. |
Award Details | Proposed budgets may be up to $5,000. Funding will be provided for one year, and is to be considered as a springboard to future studies and external funding. Interdisciplinary collaboration is encouraged. Budgets may include small equipment, software, services, and other direct costs in support of research in social science, education, or humanities. |
Evaluation |
Proposals will be evaluated according to the following criteria:
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Grantee Responsibilities | Recipients of funding must submit technical and financial reports to the OVPR each six months. The final report should include an abstract of the completed work suitable for inclusion in a brochure. Recipients are also expected to make a presentation near the end of the grant period. |