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

Fall Applications

Deadline for application and letter of support - October 9, 2026 at 5pm

Grant award announcements - First week of December

Spring Applications

Deadline for application and letter of support - To Be Announced

Grant award announcements - To Be Announced

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

Grant Application - OPEN

Post-Award Report