SPARC AWARD APPLICATION
SCORING SHEET
Award: Pre-Tenure
Applicant:
Rater:___________________________
N/A: scale not applicable to this award program
0: application does not address this criterion
4: application is outstanding on this criterion
● Application clearly states the problem to be addressed.
0 1 2 3 4

0
The conceptual framework is strong.
1 2 3 4
● The research questions
are clearly stated.
0 1 2 3 4
are reasonable given the project’s time frame.
0 1 2 3 4
● The expected outcomes

are clearly stated.
0 1 2 3 4
are reasonable given the project’s time frame.
0 1 2 3 4
The research methodology is clear.
● Research methods are appropriate for proposed project.
0
1 2 3 4
0 1 2 3 4
● The proposed research aligns with
prior, current, and/or future research.
0 1 2 3 4
departmental, college, and/or campus initiatives.
0 1 2 3 4
● The budget
is clear and reasonable.
0 1 2 3 4
justifies each cost item.
0 1 2 3 4
● Mentor's role is clear and appropriate or reason why mentor
is not necessary is explained.
0 1 2 3 4
N/A
● Role of interdisciplinary collaborator(s) is clearly specified
and appropriate.
0 1 2 3 4
N/A
● The proposed research clearly demonstrates future
funding potential.
0 1 2 3 4

0 1 2 3 4
Overall Score:
● I think this proposal should be funded:
_____ Definitely
_____ Yes, but for a lesser amount: $_________________
_____ Yes, if funds are still available after funding stronger proposals
_____ Yes, for this semester with minor revisions
_____ No, but encourage resubmission
_____ Not without major revision
_____ Definitely not.
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