Instructional Research and Improvement Grant - Proposal Format (Word Form)
The Committee for the Improvement of Undergraduate Education wishes to announce the availability of grants to support research in projects for the improvement of instruction.
ELIGIBILITY, OBJECTIVES AND CRITERIA
Faculty and staff who wish to conduct research in and projects toward improvement of instruction may submit a proposal to the Committee in the format outlined. Proposals will be supported to a maximum of $1000 unless special circumstances dictate increased support. The Committee may recommend total, part, or no funding.
In keeping with the role of the Committee, projects must be directed toward the improvement of instruction. Research into instructional method, curriculum development for instructional use, and media development for instructional use are all areas within the realm of improvement of instruction. The project application must contain proposed means for determining whether an addition to knowledge about instruction or improved applications or delivery of instruction is actually achieved.
A request for computer equipment, software or other equipment must include a non-technical introductory paragraph which explains the purpose and need for the item requested.
In the event a project has several stages or extends over a long period of time such as a year or longer, submit the project in its entirety with the stages clearly delineated. Multi-phase projects may be funded, although each application will be considered on its own merits.
LETTER OF RECOMMENDATION
Please submit a letter of recommendation (e.g. from dean, chair, or expert).
PROPOSALS MUST BE SUBMITTED BY JANUARY 22, 2008. |
BUDGET
Supportable items will be determined by the above objectives and criteria and may include equipment (which becomes the property of the University), materials and audio/visual aids, travel (for purposes of research or observation related to the project), personal services (graduate assistant and student help, consultant's fees, extra secretarial services), and other justifiable project-related expenses, up to the $1000 maximum.
Requests for support for departmental services (e.g., manuscript typing, commodities, printing and duplicating, etc., as well as other university services) should be accompanied by an explanation why such departmental support or university service is not available.
Funds may not be used to reward participants (i.e. gift certificates, drawings, etc.).
All paperwork for purchases and other expenses must be submitted to the Business Manager in the Office of the Vice Provost by May 15 or you will forfeit these monies.
FINAL REPORT
Faculty whose projects are funded will submit a brief (two-page) report by October 30. Recipients who do not submit reports will not be eligible for future funding. CIUE will acknowledge receipt of this report via e-mail.
Last updated 11/28/07