Funding opportunity

Research and Creativity Grant-in-Aid Program

Winter 2024

We are pleased to announce the opening of applications for the Research and Creative Activity Grant-in-Aid Program in the Media School. This initiative is designed to support the research and creative activities of our esteemed faculty members, both Tenure Track (TT) and Non-Tenure Track (NTT). The program will include both individual and collaborative initiatives. Funds will be allocated to faculty research accounts with unused funds returned to the school after two years of the award date.

Funding available

  • Up to $3,000 for individual awards
  • Or up to $7,000 for a collaborative award (at least one collaborator must be from The Media School)

Deadline

Dec. 4, 2024

Eligibility

All tenure-track and non-tenure track faculty are eligible to apply for individual grants of up to $3,000. Collaborative grants of up to $7,000 can be applied for by more than one faculty member working on a shared project. The program can fund up to $24,000 in grants each academic year. Faculty are eligible to receive an award only once per academic year.

Purpose of the Grant-in-Aid

The awarded funds can be utilized for costs associated with research and creative pursuits, including but not limited to:

  • Access to archives and research materials
  • Payment for large-scale survey panels
  • Travel expenses related to research/creative work
  • Equipment related to research/creative work

* Please note that the grant will not cover conference travel expenses.

Application Process

Interested faculty are invited to submit a one-page application detailing the following: project summary; how the funds will be utilized, and deadlines for completion. The Research and Creative Activity Committee will review applications.

Application Submission

Please submit your one-page application to Nicole Martins, Director of Research and Creative Activity. Incomplete or late applications will not be considered.

Review Process

The Research and Creative Activity Committee will review applications based on the project's merit, feasibility, timely execution, and impact. Notifications will be sent to successful applicants after the review process. Awardees will be required to submit a one-page report detailing how the funds have been used one year after the award date.

For any inquiries or additional information, please contact Nicole.

Questions?