Grant-in-aid, pilot project funding available

The Office of Research and Sponsored Programs is committed to assisting faculty with research and scholarly activities by providing small grants.

Pilot Project (deadlines)

• Maximum award - $4,000
• To generate data for a specific project for extramural funding
• Reviewed by the Research Advisory Committee

Grant-in-Aid (deadlines)

• Maximum award - $2,500
• To assist with a specific research project or performance/exhibit/creative activity 
• Reviewed by the Research Advisory Committee

These grants are intended to fund:

• Individual faculty research, focused on a specific project,(specific instrumentation)
• Scholarship as it applies to a specific project
• Creative activities (performance, exhibition, display)

They are not intended to fund:

• Travel to professional meetings
• Purchase of general-purpose equipment (departmental)
• Development of textbook, instructional materials or curriculum
• Dissertation work
• Travel to and from or per diem during an off-campus professional leave
• Hiring of graduate or undergraduate research assistants

To apply for a Grant-in-Aid or Pilot Project use the Grant-in-Aid & Pilot Project Form.