UNIVERSITY OF NORTH FLORIDA
FACULTY DEVELOPMENT GRANTS
SCHOLARSHIP 2016
Faculty Development Grants (Scholarship) are provided by the Office of Academic Affairs to
support research, scholarship, and creative activities. Academic Affairs regards it as important
for the wellbeing of the university that these grants be widely distributed across the university’s
disciplines, and that their use benefits the reputation of the university as well as the individual
scholar or artist. As the program name suggests, Academic Affairs regards these grants as seed
funding for developing new lines of inquiry, whether for collecting and analyzing pilot data,
writing and publishing original scholarship, experimenting with innovative forms of creative
expression, and/or preparing proposals for external funding. Academic Affairs is additionally
interested in recognizing the value of faculty working with colleagues outside of their discipline
or college. To encourage that collaborative desire, additional funding is available for
interdisciplinary projects.
The grant program will provide support in the amount of $7,500 per funded individual project, or
$10,000 each for up to three faculty members working together on selected interdisciplinary
projects. Funds can be used to pay a stipend to faculty member(s) or can be used for travel,
materials, student assistance, or other expenses related to project activities (see budget form for
restrictions). To provide grant recipients with the greatest flexibility to achieve their goals,
funds may be used any time from July 1, 2016 through the 2016–2017 academic year.
ELIGIBILITY
While applications are encouraged from junior faculty and faculty beginning new projects, all
tenured faculty and tenure-earning faculty are eligible, subject to the restrictions below:
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Only tenured/tenure-track faculty are eligible for Scholarship grants. Grants may be held
while on sabbatical; they may not be held while on leave of absence without pay.
Faculty who have been awarded a Faculty Development Grant of any kind (Scholarship,
Teaching, and/or Proposal Development) over the past two consecutive years must wait a
year to be considered for another Faculty Development Grant of any kind.
NEW FOR NEXT YEAR: In April 2015, the Faculty Association approved the following
restriction on eligibility: Scholarship Grants are limited for faculty who already have
received a previous award. Assistant Professors are allowed to receive a Scholarship Grant
once every 2 years, Associate Professors once every 3 years, and Full Professors once
every 4 years. This will not impact this year’s eligibility, but will be implemented in 2016.
Applicants also must be nine-month in-unit faculty at time of application, and not
otherwise already receiving guaranteed/endowed stipends/salary supplements to support
their scholarly activities.
Faculty (in-unit, out-of-unit, or non-UNF) otherwise ineligible due to any of the preceding
requirements are welcome to collaborate on interdisciplinary projects and may be listed as
participants, but can not be included in the calculation of the funding for the grant.
Ineligible faculty on interdisciplinary projects are not allowed to receive salary from the
grant funds, but may be involved in other grant expenditures (e.g., supplies, travel).
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Faculty who have previously received a Faculty Development Grant and who have not
submitted a final or interim report satisfying the reporting requirements are ineligible.
Faculty who intend to terminate employment or leave UNF, or faculty who are on
administrative leave or terminal notice and will not receive a contract during the next
academic year, are ineligible. Except in extenuating circumstances, failure to remain at
UNF for at least one academic year following the award will require grant repayment.
Faculty who intend to use the funds for summer salary will agree to teach no more than
four credit hours. It is acceptable to teach in any one summer term (i.e., Summer A, B, or
C) and still receive a Faculty Development Grant.
Faculty can only submit one application per category (Teaching or Scholarship). Only one
Faculty Development Grant from either category will be awarded per person.
Interdisciplinary projects must cross two or more departments. While inter-collegiate
projects are favored, projects that cross departments within a college are also eligible.
Research Council members cannot apply for a Scholarship grant during their term on the
committee, but may apply for a Teaching Grant.
APPLICATION PROCEDURES
Applications must be received by Academic Affairs no later than 5:00 p.m. on Friday, October
23, 2015. Late or incomplete submissions will not be considered.
Each application must include the following sections formatted using 1-inch margins and 12point Times New Roman font. All sections, unless otherwise noted, must be double-spaced. All
sections of the application must have a footer that includes the title, the name of the applicant,
and the page number. It is imperative that all sections are submitted as instructed, and that all
formatting instructions and page and word limits be followed. The submitted application will
not be reviewed if the applicant fails to follow the specified submission procedures and/or fails
to complete all sections of the application form.
Please note that faculty included in interdisciplinary projects will submit only one application,
but additional material will be needed as indicated below.
Section 1: Cover Page (include additional Section 1(b) for collaborators on
interdisciplinary grant). Be sure to include word counts as requested.
Section 2: Summary Page (maximum of 200 words, double-spaced, 12-point Times New
Roman font, 1-inch margins). Provide a summary of the proposed project.)
Section 3: Proposal Narrative (maximum of 4 pages, double-spaced). Be sure to follow
the outline provided on the Proposal Narrative template below.
Section 4: Budget ($7,500 for individual grant; $10,000 per eligible PI for
interdisciplinary grant)
Section 5: Personal Statement (maximum of 200 words; one is required for each
collaborating faculty member)
Section 6: Curriculum Vita (maximum 2 pages, single spaced; one is required for each
collaborating faculty member)
Appendix A: If previous awards have been received, a summary of the outcomes of the
past two awards must be provided for each applicant (maximum 200 awards).
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Applicants are reminded that their proposals may be reviewed by faculty outside their immediate
discipline and that a summary of the proposal may be published in an annual report. Thus, when
preparing the application, it is essential that the applicant use language that can be
understood by reviewers outside the applicant’s discipline.
Application Submission Instructions:
Each application must be submitted both electronically and in hard-copy forms. The
electronic version of the application must be submitted in a searchable format (Word document
or searchable PDF).
1. ONE copy of the Acknowledgement Form must be on top of the submission.
2. The original and one additional hard-copy of the ENTIRE application must be submitted
to Marianne Jaffee in the Academic Affairs office by the 5:00 pm 10/23/15 deadline.
3. Staple (no paper clips please) all of the sections together for each copy of the application.
4. Secure the entire package (Acknowledgement form, original, and one copy) with a clip or
rubber band.
5. Do not put the documents in report covers.
6. If previous awards have been received, a summary of the outcomes of these awards must
be provided (Appendix A) for each applicant.
7. Cover letters or other supporting attachments should NOT be included as they will not be
reviewed or considered in the review process.
8. A searchable electronic copy (Word document or searchable PDF) of the application
must also be emailed to facultydevelopmentgrants@unf.edu by the stated deadline.
REVIEW PROCEDURES
Each application is reviewed by a multi-disciplinary group of faculty selected by the Research
Council. Once the reviews are completed, the Research Council meets to evaluate the
applications and formulate recommendations for funding. The Council then sends their final
recommendations to the Provost/Vice President of Academic Affairs, who makes the final
selections. Notification of grant awards will be sent by letter by the end of fall term. In the event
that applications of equal merit are submitted, preference may be given to junior faculty and to
those who have not previously been awarded Faculty Development Scholarship Grants.
Evaluation Criteria:
These are the specific criteria each reviewer will be asked to address on a scale of 1–5 (where 1
is low and 5 is high) when reviewing an application. These criteria are as follows:
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Is the proposal clearly organized and written?
Is the applicant a junior faculty?
Is the project new?
Is the proposal within the province of research and/or other scholarly and creative
activities as defined in the collective bargaining agreement?
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5. Does the applicant use language that is understood by the reviewers (i.e., persons outside
his or her discipline)?
6. Does the author effectively communicate the significance of the proposed activity to the
discipline and to society?
7. Is the research method or scholarly/creative activity clearly articulated and appropriate
for the stated purpose?
8. Is the project likely to be successfully completed in the proposed time frame?
9. Is there potential to attract future external funding? Does the proposal identify a
sponsoring agency and how the proposed project aligns with their funding priorities?
10. Is the applicant currently funded for this project? If so, has the applicant explained why
additional grant funding is critical to the advancement of this project.
11. Does the proposed project align with institutional goals and objectives? For example,
does the project provide opportunity for student involvement?
12. Is the budget request appropriate?
13. If the project is interdisciplinary, is it inter-departmental or inter-collegiate? Does the
project bring disciplines together in novel ways to solve a problem of intellectual or
scientific importance?
FINAL REPORTS AND PRESENTATIONS
Grant recipients must submit a final report (or interim report in those cases where scholarship is
still ongoing) with Academic Affairs by September 1, 2017. Future Faculty Development
Grant applications in ANY category will not be considered if a final or interim report is not
submitted prior to any future application. The final report should be submitted electronically
to mjaffee@unf.edu. Final reports will be published through "UNF Digital Commons."
Guidelines for the Final Report
1. Approximately 1–3 pages total (double-spaced)
2. Current State/Progress of Scholarship Project
3. Impact of Scholarship Project—such as:
a. Department/College/University (e.g., department goals, faculty collaboration,
national and/or international recognition)
b. Publications/Presentations/Exhibitions
c. Other Grant Development/Funding
d. Student involvement
4. Future Scholarship Plans
To facilitate sharing of information and to promote collaborative work, grant recipients
must present the project on UNF campus during the 2016–2017 academic year.
Presentations may be given in any generally accepted form, including posters, brown-bag
lunch venues, oral presentation venues, etc. Grant recipients must provide evidence to
Academic Affairs by May 15, 2017 that this requirement has been fulfilled. Evidence may
include advertisement materials, agendas, program materials, etc.
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ACKNOWLEDGEMENT FORM
FACULTY DEVELOPMENT GRANTS
2016 SCHOLARSHIP APPLICATION
Applicant’s name and rank: ___________________________________________________
For interdisciplinary project, names and ranks of up to 2 additional collaborators:
___________________________________________________
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Proposal title:
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Department/campus address: ___________________________________________________
Campus telephone number/email:
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A complete application package must be delivered to the Office of Academic Affairs, JJ Daniel
Hall, Room 2500 no later than 5:00 PM on Friday, October 23, 2015.
A searchable electronic copy must be emailed to facultydevelopmentgrants@unf.edu
A copy of this form will be returned to you acknowledging receipt of a complete application.
Academic Affairs will complete the section below:
Received By:
Date Proposal Received:
Application Checklist:
Original and one copy submitted
Electronic copy emailed to facultydevelopmentgrants@unf.edu
Application guidelines adhered to
Applicant eligible for funding
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UNIVERSITY OF NORTH FLORIDA
FACULTY DEVELOPMENT GRANTS
2016 SCHOLARSHIP APPLICATION
Section 1. Cover Page
APPLICANT’S NAME:
APPLICANT’S RANK:
COLLEGE/DEPARTMENT:
PROPOSAL TITLE:
Is this a new project?
Yes
No
Check here if this is an interdisciplinary project?
Does your research/scholarly project involve human subjects (e.g., interviews, surveys, focus
groups, oral history) or animal subjects (i.e., vertebrate animals)?
Yes
No
If yes, have you applied for and received approval from the Institutional Review Board
(for human subjects or radioactive material) or the IACUC (for animal subjects)?
Yes, the letter of approval is attached.
The application has been submitted, but we have not yet received approval.
We have not yet applied for approval, but will submit request and obtain
approval prior to beginning the project.
My project in no way involves human subjects or animal subjects.
WORD COUNTS
Section 2:
Section 5:
Appendix A:
SIGNATURES:
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APPLICANT
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DEPARTMENT/DIVISION CHAIR
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COLLEGE DEAN
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UNIVERSITY OF NORTH FLORIDA
FACULTY DEVELOPMENT GRANTS
2016 SCHOLARSHIP APPLICATION
Section 1(b). Cover Page for Additional Interdisciplinary Collaborators
APPLICANT’S NAME:
APPLICANT’S RANK:
COLLEGE/DEPARTMENT:
PROPOSAL TITLE:
SIGNATURES:
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APPLICANT
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DEPARTMENT/DIVISION CHAIR
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COLLEGE DEAN
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Section 2. Proposal Summary
Maximum 200 words, double-spaced, 12-point Times New Roman font, 1-inch margins
Provide a summary of the proposed project. The summary should be clear and concise and
should be written in language that is understood by reviewers from other disciplines. It
should “sell” your proposal to the reviewers, and should address, briefly, the University initiative
targeted (if any).
Section 3. Proposal Narrative
Maximum 4 pages (excluding references), double-spaced, 12-point Times New Roman font,
1-inch margins.
Proposal Title
Please write your proposal in a manner such that colleagues who are not in your field will
be able to understand and appreciate the significance of your proposed project.
Applicants should follow the outline provided below when preparing the proposal narrative.
I.
Plan of Work
A.
Introduction, which should include a statement of purpose, goals and
objectives, and hypotheses (where appropriate)
B.
Background and/or Literature Review
C.
Methodology/approach/plan of work (which should include a research or
creative design that is adequate for the stated purpose of the proposal)
D.
Description of the anticipated product(s) of the grant. (Publications or presentations
arising out of a Scholarship Grant should acknowledge UNF as the funding source.
Please include a statement to that effect in this section.)
E. Description of any continuing initiatives, such as applications for external funding, that
are expected to result from this grant
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Relevance
A.
Description of significance to field and society
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Timeliness with respect to current directions in the academic discipline
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Potential of the project to contribute to the knowledge domain
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Likelihood that the project will lead to future external funding
References (not part of 4 page limit)
Section 4. Budget Form
Applicant(s):
Proposed Budget
Budget Approved
Provost Office Only
A. Salary and Wages (a)
1. Faculty (PI) Salary
2. Graduate Student Support & Benefits*
3. Undergraduate or OPS Support & Benefits*
*Add benefit rates to salary line item as per the
instructions in (a) below.
TOTAL PERSONNEL
B. Equipment (b)
TOTAL EQUIPMENT
C. Travel (c)
1. Specify Trips
2. Transportation Costs
3. Other Travel Costs
TOTAL TRAVEL
D. Other Costs (c)
(postage, photocopying, supplies, fees, etc.)
TOTAL OTHER COSTS
TOTAL BUDGET
(a) Fringe benefits are calculated at a rate of 7.65% for part-time OPS staff, undergraduates, and
graduate students; faculty need not include a fringe costs. For interdisciplinary grants, list each
collaborating PI on a separate line. If salary is budgeted for an academic year course buyout, be
sure to consult with your chair in advance of application. Funding can NOT be used in any way
to support overload assignments.
(b) Equipment that cost more than $5,000 and a life expectancy of more than two years must be
listed. This equipment will remain the property of UNF under the jurisdiction of the awardee’s
department. All shipping and installation costs should be included in these figures.
(c) Because state E&G funds support these grants, funds can NOT be used for purchasing food
(except meals during travel), promotional items, gift cards, or other research participant
incentives. If you have questions about what expenditures are allowable, contact Academic
Affairs.
Section 5. Statement of Current and Future Scholarly Plans
Maximum 200 words, double-spaced, 12-point Times New Roman font, 1-inch margins
Indicate your past and present scholarly interests, including funding (if applicable) and
outcomes. Describe how the proposed activities are related to or build on past and present
interests and how they contribute to your long-range goals as well as the institutional goals and
objectives. Discuss any potential for this project to attract or procure external funding (be
specific). For those projects that already have external funding, explain why an additional grant
is critical to the advancement of this project.
For interdisciplinary projects, each collaborator must prepare a separate response.
Section 6. Curriculum Vitae
Maximum two pages, 1-inch margins, single-spaced using 12-point Times New Roman font.
Abbreviated vitae with information relevant to this proposal should be provided.
Appendix A
Please provide a summary of the outcomes for previously awarded Faculty Development Grants.
If more than one previous grant has been received, please only provide information on the two
most recent awards.
Teaching Award Outcome(s)
Scholarship Award Outcome(s) – if applicable, include full citation of where work/proposal
was submitted, published, shown, etc.
Proposal Award Outcome(s) – include information on proposal submission (funding source
proposal was submitted to, success at securing outside funding source)