GUIDELINES FOR THE ALTERNATIVE FORMS OF FACULTY SCHOLARSHIP
GRANT 2014
The ‘Alternative Forms of Faculty Scholarship Grant’ is designed to foster innovative work
in nontraditional areas of faculty scholarship and is intended to explore new avenues for the
pursuit of creativity and artistic production. The objectives of the “Alternative Forms of
Faculty Scholarship Grant” are:
 To provide financial support to encourage faculty members to engage in various
forms of scholarship as an extensions of their teaching and service.
 To capitalize on the potential of Abu Dhabi University faculty members in developing
scholarly output and artistic production that would benefit the community and region.
 To motivate Abu Dhabi University faculty members to critically evaluate existing
pedagogy and to explore world class teaching/learning resources, tools, techniques
and methods.
 To add value to the Abu Dhabi University brand and enhance visibility of the
university among its various constituencies.
 To develop Abu Dhabi University as a preferred destination for local, regional and
international faculty members.
Eligibility of the Applicant
 Applicants must be full-time faculty members at Abu Dhabi University.
 Applications may be submitted by individuals or teams of faculty members.
 Applicants must receive endorsements from their Department Chairs and their Deans.
The Funding Details
 Each proposal will be eligible for a grant up to AED 15,000.
 Grant funds can be used for instructional release time, equipment, software, research
assistants, expendable supplies, publication costs and travel.
Proposal Submission
Please submit all proposals electronically to Ms. Jammie Velandrez at
jammie.velandrez@adu.ac.ae before 5:00 pm, November 16, 2014. Successful applicants will
be notified by December 02, 2014.
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Duration of the Study
The maximum duration of the project execution is one year, starting from the date of
acceptance of the proposal.
Expected Results
 Principal investigators will be responsible for submitting a final project report.
 Principal investigators of funded projects are expected to submit grant proposals to
external funding agencies by the end of the project completion.
Scope of the Grant
This grant provides an opportunity for an Abu Dhabi University faculty member to explore
new avenues in nontraditional areas of faculty scholarship. General types of projects that may
be funded include:
 Production of original scholarly work related to, but not limited to, arts, literature,
business, science, or technology.
 Development of new teaching/learning resources that add value to the learning
experience of students.
 Development of innovative pedagogies to enhance the teaching and learning
effectiveness.
 Writing a book or developing case studies.
 Creating databanks that contain significant information for various users.
Guidelines for Proposal Submission
The proposal must be submitted in the specified application form. The proposals would
include the following components:
 Cover Letter: The letter should include the title of the research project and the
relevance and significance of the research issue that is addressed.
 Project Abstract: Prepare an abstract summarizing the project’s objectives,
significance, methodology, and anticipated benefits to Abu Dhabi and the UAE.
 Scope: Give a brief description of the scope of the proposed project. This section
should also include the targeted community for which the project is intended. If the
project is of an academic nature, please list the discipline college/program/course that
would be benefited from the project.
 Methodology: Describe the procedural framework of planning and implementing the
project. Explain various tasks, specific tools and techniques, if any, involved in the
project.
 Background Review: Provide a background review including the current state of
affairs and trends in the area and the significance of the new initiative. Briefly discuss
the relevant literature to support the proposal.
 Potential for External Funding: State the potential for external funding and mention
the organizations, including the private business organizations and industrial
establishments that would possibly be approached for external funding. Also state the
possible time schedule for approaching such organizations.
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Schedule: Estimate the duration of the project. Provide a schedule showing individual
tasks with significant milestones to be accomplished.
References: Provide a list of citations of any documents, materials, individuals, or
organizations referenced in the proposal.
Budget: Present a realistic budget, showing cost estimates for Research Assistant
stipends, expendable supplies, services, travel, subcontracts if applicable, and other
direct expenses. Include a justification for budget items. If the project is co-funded,
indicate the total project budget and list major budget items requested from Abu
Dhabi University.
Any other information: Any other information or specific argument you feel would
be important to the Selection Committee in evaluating your application.
A brief CV of participating researcher(s): The CV must specify at least the
following:
 Name of the researcher(s), position and contact details.
 Lists of publications, research interests and achievements in the related area.
 List of previous projects funded by Abu Dhabi University or any other funding
agency.
Proposal Review and Approval
Proposals will be reviewed and evaluated according to the following criteria:
 Originality of the Proposal: The extent of originality of the proposed idea/project
 Significance of the Proposal: The degree to which the proposal addresses present or
future issues.
 Project Methodology: The degree to which the proposal represents a creative and
practical approach to the accomplishment of objectives in the specified timeline.
 Background Review: Completeness and relevance of the literature cited in the
proposal.
 Applicant’s past scholarship/Expertise: Expertise of the applicant(s) in relation to
the proposed project.
 Cost effectiveness: Budget is complete, realistic, and justifiable.
 Potential for receiving external funding.
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The following assessment sheet will be used for evaluation of the submitted proposals:
Assessment Criteria
Items
Rating Score
Weight
1. Originality of the Project
15%
2. Significance of the Project
15%
3. Project Methodology
20%
4. Background Review
10%
5. Relevance of Investigators
(Background and Experience)
15%
6. Cost Effectiveness
10%
7. Potential for External Funding
15%
Poor
1
Fair
2
Good
3
Very Good
4
Excellent
5
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