UB 2020 Scholars Fund

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This program is intended to provide resources to support academic excellence in research and scholarly activities that are aligned with one or more of the UB 2020 strategic strengths. These seed grants will provide funding, where such resources are not available from the department, school of college, to allow the development of ideas to enhance the chance of external funding. However, awards will also be made in areas where external funding is rare. Applications from all schools and disciplines are encouraged to apply.

Eligibility

All faculty and staff whose appointments allow them to submit external proposals through the UB Sponsored Programs office are eligible to apply. Only one proposal submission per person is permitted.

Submission deadline

Grant proposals (original plus 5 copies) must be submitted by the close of business on January 13, 2006 to Dr. Kenneth Tramposch, Associate Vice President for Research, 516 Capen Hall.

Terms of Award

Applicants can request funding from $1,000 to $15,000 for a term of one year. At the 1 year anniversary date of the award, awardees will be required to present the outcome of their project at a Scholars workshop and provide a written final report. Funding will start on March 1, 2006. The Vice President for Research will make final decisions based on faculty panel recommendations by February 15, 2006.

Budget Restrictions

Funds cannot be used for salaries or computer equipment.

Application Format

The proposals must include:

  • Fully Completed Proposal Cover Page.
  • A three page description of the project including a statement of how the activity is aligned with UB 2020 strategic strengths (12 point font, single spaced).
  • Budget and justification
  • Applicants CV including a list of current and pending support
  • A statement detailing other possible sources of funding for continuation of the project

Review Process

Proposals will be subject to peer review by panels of senior faculty. Awards will be based on the intrinsic intellectual merit, scope and potential impact on the mission of UB. Winning proposals will be innovative and clearly aligned with the UB 2020 strategic plan.