REQUEST FOR PROPOSALS
Caryl Towsley Moy, Ph.D., Endowed Fund for Collaborative Research
Application Deadline: 4:00 p.m. Tuesday, March 1, 2016
The Caryl Towsley Moy, Ph.D., Endowed Fund for Collaborative Research was established by the family
of Dr. Moy to honor the life and work of the former University of Illinois at Springfield professor who also
taught at the Southern Illinois University School of Medicine. Its purpose is to provide funding for
collaborative, team-based research initiatives undertaken jointly by faculty from the University of Illinois
at Springfield (UIS) and the Southern Illinois University School of Medicine (SIUSOM). Awards will be
granted through a competitive review and selection process. Awards may be renewed for a subsequent
phase of research provided that research activities under the previous award are successfully completed
within the funding period and a meritorious application outlining the new phase of research is submitted
for competitive review. Renewal will be contingent on competitive review of the new application for
funding.
A. Eligibility: Full-time faculty at UIS and SIUSOM, working collaboratively on team-based research, may
apply for this grant. The research project to be funded must be led by at least one faculty member
from UIS and at least one faculty member from SIUSOM. All members of the team should have welldefined roles on the project.
B. Awards: Applicants may request up to $10,000 under this program to fund professional activities that
will directly advance the research project’s goals and strengthen the potential to leverage external
support. Proposals may receive partial funding based on review. The funding period will begin June 1,
2016 and end May 31, 2017.
C. Application: Applications to the Caryl Towsley Moy, Ph.D., Endowed Fund for Collaborative Research
grant program should use the Proposal Template below and include the following:
1. Researcher information: The information must include the names of all faculty participants,
departments, ranks, and institutions. Please include contact information for the faculty
member designated as the primary investigator or project coordinator, including campus
office address, telephone number, and email address.
2. Proposal description and goals: The proposal must be in narrative form and no longer than 5
pages. Keep in mind that the proposal will be read by colleagues from varied academic
disciplines rather than specialists in any one field. The proposal must include:
a. A clear statement of research purpose and goals;
b. A clear project timeline outlining key research tasks and major milestones;
c. A statement of the expected results, including contributions to new knowledge and
practice, likely benefit to external communities, the possibility that this project will lead
to applications for external funding, benefits to the professional development of the
faculty members involved, and anticipated intellectual products (presentations,
publications, etc.).
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3. Budget: Grant funds may be used to cover a variety of research expenses, including research
assistance, equipment, and contractual expenses directly related to the proposed research.
For example, such expenses could include wages for a research assistant; token appreciation
for subjects’ time; animal procurement; equipment purchases; web survey costs; travel
related to data collection; or statistical consultation.
Funding cannot be used for indirect cost recovery or for the purchase of standard office
equipment, such as computers. Faculty who are on 12-month appointments are not eligible
to use funds for salary reduction. If the budget exceeds the maximum grant amount of
$10,000, be sure to indicate what additional funding has been secured or requested and from
what sources.
Provide a detailed budget justification for research expenses in the following categories:
a. Personnel: Identify the core duties of each requested position and the corresponding
percentage of full-time equivalent (FTE) effort. List the requested salary and fringe
benefits for each position. If the position is to be filled by an existing staff person, include
the person’s name. If a respondent plans to use the grant for summer salary or a research
assistant, this should be specified and the amount needed should be included. Indicate
whether “annual salary” being used for the equation is a 12-month or 9-month academic
salary. Fringe for faculty salary may be paid from grant funds. If applicable, please budget
for fringe and tuition assistance for research assistants.
b. Contractors/Consultants/In-House Core Services: If use of a contractor or consultant is
proposed (e.g., for statistical consultation, specialized testing), specify the name of the
individual or firm (if known), describe the scope of work as an estimate of hours of effort,
the method used to calculate payment (hourly, by task, etc.), and the requested funding.
(Note: Hiring contractors and/or consultants may require engagement contracts. Contact
the Interim Assistant Director of Research Administration as soon as possible if your
proposal includes contractors or consultants.)
c. Research Expenses: List expenses such as travel for data collection; housing at a research
location; attendance at professional conferences; web survey costs; animal procurement
and housing; or participant incentives and recruitment costs. For all travel costs, the
budget justification must indicate persons or positions expected to travel, purpose,
importance and relevance to the awarded project, and estimated cost per trip. All travel
costs charged to the grant must comply with UIS travel policies.
d. Research Supplies and Equipment: List costs for supplies and equipment that are
necessary for the project and explain their purpose. Purchase of standard office
equipment, such as computers, is not permitted. All books, software, or hardware must
be individually named and priced.
4. Researcher credentials: Please include an abbreviated resume or CV of no more than four
pages for each research team member. (Include prior research, publications, presentations,
etc. that are most relevant to the proposed research.)
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5. Grant approval routing form: All proposals must be accompanied by a completed grant
approval routing form, signed by all required parties, including the Principal Investigator,
participating faculty, and Department Chair. Participants from SIUSOM must provide the
completed routing form and application to the Office of the Associate Dean of Research at
least 3 working days prior to the March 1 deadline for review, signature, and delivery to
UIS.
D. Deadlines/Formats:
 New faculty may submit their proposals for an optional Pre-Review no later than 4 p.m.
Monday, January 11, 2016.
 Final proposals are due in the Office of the Vice Chancellor for Academic Affairs and Provost
no later than 4 p.m. Tuesday, March 1, 2016. Late applications will not be accepted.
 Notice of awards will be announced by Monday, May 2, 2016.
Completed proposals, in pdf format only, should be submitted electronically to the Vice
Chancellor for Academic Affairs & Provost at the University of Illinois at Springfield at
pardie.lynn@uis.edu.
Questions about the application process may be directed to the Interim Assistant Director of
Research Administration at UIS at dlong7@uis.edu or 217.206.7409 or to Cecilia Cornell,
Associate Vice Chancellor for Graduate Education at UIS at cornell.cecilia@uis.edu, or
217.206.7230.
E. Evaluation Criteria: The Moy Collaborative Research Fund Selection Committee will consider all
proposals and make funding recommendations to the Provost. The Committee will consist of at least
one research-skilled faculty member from UIS and at least one research-skilled faculty member from
SIUSOM. Final decisions will be made by the UIS Provost. The following criteria will be used in
evaluating the relative merit of applications:
1. Collaboration between UIS and SIUSOM faculty is clearly outlined and meets eligibility
requirements.
2. Goals, methods, and expected results are clearly stated and the project is meritorious.
3. The proposed budget is consistent with the research activities and timeline outlined.
4. The probability of the successful completion of the proposed activities within the funding
period is high.
F. Reporting: Grant recipients are required to submit a post-award report of no more than 5 pages by
June 30, 2017, in order to maintain eligibility for future funding under the Caryl Towsley Moy, Ph.D.,
Endowed Fund for Collaborative Research. The report should be completed using the Moy Fund Final
Report Template, located on the Faculty Grants webpage.
G. Extensions: A one-time, no-cost extension can be requested from November 1, 2016 through May 1,
2017. The no-cost extension must be submitted electronically to the Vice Chancellor for Academic
Affairs & Provost at the University of Illinois at Springfield at pardie.lynn@uis.edu for consideration.
The request must be completed using the No-Cost Extension Template, available on the Faculty Grants
webpage.
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Inquiries: Questions about the Caryl Towsley Moy, Ph.D., Endowed Fund for Collaborative Research
grant program may be directed to either of the following individuals:
Lynn Pardie, Vice Chancellor for Academic Affairs & Provost
University of Illinois at Springfield
pardie.lynn@uis.edu or 217 206-6614
Linda Toth, Associate Dean for Research
Southern Illinois University School of Medicine
ltoth@siumed.edu or 217 545-7936
Resources for Preparing Proposals: Applicants may contact the UIS Office of Research Administration for
assistance with any aspect of proposal preparation (PAC 525, 206-7409). Applicants are encouraged to
work with the Office to ensure that the budget and application materials are complete prior to submission.
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Proposal Template
Caryl Towsley Moy, Ph.D., Endowed Fund for Collaborative Research
Application Deadline: 4:00 p.m., Tuesday, March 1, 2016
A completed version of this template, converted to pdf, must be submitted electronically to the Vice
Chancellor for Academic Affairs & Provost at the University of Illinois at Springfield at pardie.lynn@uis.edu
no later than 4 p.m. Tuesday, March 1, 2016. A completed and signed Moy Grant Approval Routing Form
should accompany the template. Proposals must maintain 1” margins and be in 11-point Calibri font.
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Title of Proposal
A. RESEARCHER INFORMATION
Primary Investigator: __________________________________________
Title:
__________________________________________
Institution:
__________________________________________
Department:
__________________________________________
Email:
__________________________________________
Phone:
__________________________________________
Address:
__________________________________________
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Co-Investigator:
__________________________________________
Title:
__________________________________________
Institution:
__________________________________________
Department:
__________________________________________
Email:
__________________________________________
Phone:
__________________________________________
Address:
__________________________________________
__________________________________________
(Optional)
Additional Investigator: _________________________________________
Title:
__________________________________________
Institution:
__________________________________________
Department:
__________________________________________
Email:
__________________________________________
Phone:
__________________________________________
Address:
__________________________________________
__________________________________________
(List any additional named investigators on a separate sheet using the same format)
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B. PROPOSAL DESCRIPTION and GOALS (5 pages maximum)
1.
A clear statement of research purpose and goals
2.
Clear project timeline outlining key research tasks and major milestones
3.
A statement of expected results including:
a. Contributions to new knowledge and practice
b.
Likely benefit to external communities
c.
Possibility this project will lead to applications for external funding
d.
Benefits to the professional development of faculty members involved
e.
Anticipated intellectual products (i.e. presentations, publications, etc.)
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C. BUDGET & JUSTIFICATION (2 pages)
Provide a detailed budget table. See the RFP for additional details on what must be included
in the budget. Additional rows may be added as needed.
Caryl T Moy Endowed Fund Budget Proposal
Personnel
%FTE
Salary
Fringe
Total
Contractors, Consultants, In-House Core Services
Research Expenses
Research Supplies & Equipment
Totals
D. BUDGET NARRATIVE (2 pages)
Provide a written justification for each applicable line item. See additional details in the RFP.
If the budget exceeds the maximum grant amount of $10,000, be sure to indicate what
additional funding has been secured or requested and from what source(s).
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