Academic Affairs
Office of Sponsored Programs & Research
And
The University Research Committee
Are pleased to announce the extension of the Fiscal Year 2014-2015
Request for Proposals for Internal Faculty Grant Awards
For Research and Creative Projects
Deadline for Application: October 3, 2014.
Award notification will occur not later than October 20, 2014.
Grant funding period: October 20, 2014 through August 31, 2015
Internal Awards for Faculty Research and Creative Projects
Overview
Purpose: The purpose of the Midwestern State University Internal Faculty Grant Award is to
assist faculty members in conducting well-defined and purposeful scholarly activities, including
research and creative activities that contribute to professional growth and enhance the programs
of the University. Activities must pertain to the faculty member’s discipline, or disciplines in the
case of interdisciplinary work, and are to result in a product that will be disseminated in a
professional public venue (exhibition, publication, presentation, etc.).
Eligibility and funding limits: All ranked faculty employed full time at Midwestern State
University are eligible to apply. The maximum funding for research activities is $5,000.
Requests for significant equipment required for research or creative production may be included
in excess of $5,000, but should not exceed $7,500 in total. Types of projects funded include basic
and applied research, as well as significant artistic creation, production, or performance. Grant
funds may be requested for student wages, purchase of equipment, travel, library resources,
appropriate supplies, secretarial or other professional aid, and other items and services (e.g.
submission fees, publication page costs, and reprints). Grant money cannot be used to assist in
course work toward obtaining and advanced degree (including thesis and dissertation), for taking
courses, for general travel experience, or for travel when correspondence, telephone
communication, or Internet-based communication would serve. Routine course development
will not be funded with MSU Internal Faculty Grant Awards.
University rights: Title to all permanent materials and equipment purchased with MSU funds
rests with Midwestern State University. Current MSU policy will prevail to answer questions
regarding intellectual property rights for research or creative productions resulting from projects
supported by MSU funds. If the grant recipient’s official employment at MSU terminates during
the award period, the MSU grant terminates on the same day.
Adjudication of Proposals: Complete proposals will read be read and ranked by members of the
University Research Committee. Incomplete proposals will not be ranked. Evaluation and
awards will be made on the basis of intellectual and creative merit, and adherence to application
guidelines. Additionally, the clarity and quality of the written text will be important guidelines.
Moreover, the clarity and quality of the written text will be important considerations in ranking.
Membership of the University Research Committee: The committee reports to Dr. Deborah R.
Garrison, Associate Vice President for Academic Affairs, Dean of the Graduate School, and
Director of the Office of Sponsored Programs and Research, who convenes and chairs the
sessions. Each College appoints a member to serve as the representative to the committee.
Members include: Dr. John Martinez, Dillard College of Business Administration; Dr. Suzanne
Lindt, West College of Education; Ms. Elizabeth Yarosz-Ash, Fain College of Fine Arts; Dr. Jeff
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Killion, Robert D. and Carol Gunn College of Health Science and Human Services; Dr. Sharon
Arnoult, Prothro-Yeager College of Humanities and Social Sciences; and Dr. Jianguo Shao,
College of Science and Math. The Coordinator of the Office of Sponsored Programs and
Research, Shane Comer, serves as a resource member of the committee.
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Academic Affairs
Office of Sponsored Programs and Research
And the
University Research Committee
Fiscal Year 2014-2015
Request for Proposals for Internal Faculty Awards
Research and Creative Projects
Application Guidelines
1. Deadline: Applications are due in electronic format to the Office of the Associate Vice
President for Academic Affairs and Dean of the Graduate School via email as an
attachment at: OSPR@mwsu.edu not later than October 3, 2014.
2. Format: PDF or Microsoft Word documents will be accepted. Application must be
double spaced and should use the Times New Roman font (12 point). The Faculty
Research/Creative Projects Grant Application Narrative shall not exceed 10 pages;
however, the project summary, bio sketch(s), budget justification form, and reference
page(s) are excluded from the page count. Margins should be at least 0.5 inches.
Incomplete applications will not be considered for funding.
3. Two categories of funding are available: Faculty are able to apply for:
(a) research/creative project funding (limit $5,000);
(b) research-related equipment funding (limit $5,000); or
(c) both categories of funding (limit $7,500).
In this manner, one application will be submitted, and the researcher will be able
to request funds for research/project-related equipment at the same time as
requesting research support.
4. Funding Priorities: Internal grant funds are intended to support faculty early in their
research trajectory, to leverage prospects for external funding, to foster innovation, and to
support institutional goals. In all cases, applicant will identify MSU Strategic Goals
that align with the elements of the research proposal. Although all research proposals
will be considered, priority will be given to (a) early career applicants, (b) mid-career or
senior applicants who will leverage this funding to seek future external funding, and/or
(c) applicants seeking funding for an interdisciplinary project (up to two priorities may be
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selected). Faculty members who seek to meet one or more of the funding priorities must
make the case for such in their applications.
1. Early career applicants: Faculty early in their academic careers who hold the rank
of assistant professor and who articulate the role this funding will play in their
growth as a faculty member.
2. Mid-career or senior career applicants: Faculty who state an intention to leverage
internal funds by conducting research to strengthen future applicants for external
funding. Individuals seeking this funding priority will describe plans for seeking
external funding, as well as potential funding sources.
3. Interdisciplinary applicants: Faculty co-investigators who propose innovative
projects integrating two or more disciplines.
5. Faculty may apply for funding of (a) research/creative project funds, which would fund
supplies, student wages, travel, and/or expected publication costs, or (b) research-related
equipment funds, defined as equipment, software, or online databases with a cost of $500
or greater necessary to conduct research. (Note: For clarification on research-related
equipment, see Fiscal Regulations and Procedures Policy number 5-21 Higher Education
Assistance Fund (HEAF). These guidelines will be used for determining eligibility of
equipment). Please identify these different categories on the project summary. When
purchasing equipment above $500, include quotes for the equipment/software/databases
with the project application. Faculty will not be able to apply for release time.
6. Research is expected to be completed prior to August 31, 2015. Faculty who will be
presenting their research after August 31, 2015 must apply for an extension of time for
expenditure of approved funding not later than July 1, 2015 using the designated form
available on the OSPR website. With committee approval and notification of acceptance
to present; awardees may have the opportunity to extend the timeframe for presentation
of research findings/creative project presentations through August 31, 2016.
7. A Final Report of the research/creative project is due in the Office of the Associate Vice
President for Academic Affairs not later than September 30, 2015. The report is to be
submitted electronically to the Office of Sponsored Programs and Research,
OSPR@mwsu.edu. A template for the report will be provided.
8. Completion of the Final Report of the research/creative project referenced above is a
requirement for consideration for funding in current and future cycles.
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Description of Application Packet Materials Required
1. Project summary sheet (see form on OSPR website): Include summary of the research;
2. Bio sketch for primary investigator, and any co-investigators if applicable, to include:
a. Education
b. Academic rank
c. Academic Experience (include years in each position)
d. Peer-reviewed publications pertinent to the subject of the grant application
e. Peer-reviewed presentations pertinent to the subject of the grant application
f. Funded projects and grants
3. Purpose/aims of the research/creative project;
4. Research question(s) and/or hypothesis(es) and/or creative project outcome: State the
research question(s) and/or hypothesis(es) to be examined through this project or describe
the outcome anticipated from a creative project;
5. Justification of the importance of the project, including (i) alignment with MSU goals
available at http://www.mwsu.edu/Assets/documents/about-mwsu/MSU-StrategicPlan.pdf and (ii) support for the faculty member’s research trajectory;
6. Funding priorities: If applying for funding priorities, as stated in item four in the grant
guidelines, describe applicability of these guidelines; up to two categories may be
invoked. However, if not applying for funding priority, leave this section of the proposal
empty;
7. Literature review with substantive citations/references in MLA or APA format, or other
format used in the faculty member’s discipline;
8. Research design and methodology: Clearly describe the design and methodology to be
used in the research/creative project;
9. Protection of human subjects/animals (if applicable to the project): Clearly describe
methods for protection of human subjects and state plans for attaining IRB approval if
required.
10. Budget justification: Clearly identify budget expenditures, including quotes for
equipment greater than $500 as an appendix to the application (not counted in page
limit). Differentiate between (i) the research budget and/or (ii) research equipment
budget. Budget Justification template can be found at:
http://www.mwsu.edu/academics/osp/facultyresearchgrants. Use State of Texas travel
rates available at: https://www.fmx/cpa/state.tx.us/fm/travel/;
11. Timeline for the project, by month, with completion of the project not later than August
31, 2015.
12. Specific plans for dissemination of the findings of the project, including the Scholarship
Colloquium; and
13. Description of other university funding and how it relates to the project described in this
application.
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Faculty Research Application
Office of Academic Affairs Internal Grant Funds
Project Summary Sheet
Title of the Project: Click here to enter text.
Primary investigator/Co-investigators: Click here to enter text.
Faculty Rank: Click here to enter text.
College/Department: Click here to enter text.
Abstract (150 words):
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Funding Priorities (up to 2):
Interdisciplinary
Applying for:
☐ Early Career
☐Research Funding
or
☐ Mid/Sr. Career Funding Trajectory
☐Equipment Funding
or
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☐Both
Amount Requested for Project
Budget Items
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Graduate Wages ($7.25 up to $10.75 X _____ hours X ___ # students)
Supplies & equipment< than $500 (from university research funds)
Equipment greater > $500 (from restricted research/must meet HEAF)
Travel (may support research or dissemination of funded research)
Publication
Other
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Assurance and electronic signature: By affixing either a typed or scanned name below, the
applicants(s) agree(s) that, if funded, funds will be used to accomplish the aims of the project in
accordance with MSU/State of Texas policies, Human subjects will be protected. Additionally,
the researchers(s) will present their finding at the Scholarship Colloquium in 2016.
PI Signature:
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Date:
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Faculty Research and Creative Project Grant Application Narrative
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Justification of the important of the project, including (i) alignment with MSU goals and (ii)
support for the faculty member’s research trajectory:
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Funding priorities:
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Literature review for research projects or description of artistic/creative precedence within
the context of your field:
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Research or creative design and methods:
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Protection of human subject/animals (if applicable to the project):
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Budget justification: Explain how each category on the budget sheet’s subtotal was
determined and why/how it is necessary to achieve the project aims. Also be sure to list the
date by which each expenditure should occur (not later than August 31, 2015). Note: The
budget subtotals must be submitted separately using the Excel budget spread sheet.
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Part 1. Student Wages (undergraduate students are paid $7.25. Graduate students must be
paid $7.25, and may be paid up to $10. 75):
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Part 2. Equipment (Includes all material with a cost of $500 or more):
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Part 3. Supplies (Includes all material costing less than $500):
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Part 5: Miscellaneous:
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Timeline for the project, by month, with completion of the project not later than August 31,
2015:
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Specific plans for dissemination of the findings of the project, including the Scholarship
Colloquium:
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Other current and/or prospective sources of internal or external funding related to this project
(if such funding has been requested or procured, please describe relationship of that funding
to this proposal):
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Is this a continuation of a project initiated with a previous internal award? Please describe
the rationale and benefits of requesting an internal award in this funding cycle:
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Use up to two pages to describe other experiences related to the proposed research project
including but not limited to other peer-reviewed publications relevant to this project, previous
research or creative activities related to the proposed project, previous grants received
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Faculty Research Application
Office of Academic Affairs Internal Grant Funds
Request for Extension for Expenditure of Approved Funds
Researchers funded through the Office of Academic Affairs may apply for an extension of funding into
the next fiscal year. Extensions beyond the 2015-2016 fiscal year will not be considered. This completed
form is to be sent to the Office of Sponsored Programs & Research at OSPR@mwsu.edu not later than
midnight July 1, 2015. Any requests received after this date may not be considered.
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Title of funded Project: Click here to enter text.
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Date Submitted: Click here to enter a date.
Please select the type of funding extension requested:
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Extension of funding to support travel to disseminate findings of research, which will be strongly
considered, particularly if the researcher has been invited to present at a regional, national, or
international conference. Provide evidence of invitation to present if applicable/available.
Approval of these requests rests with the Associate Vice President for Academic Affairs, in
consultation with the MSU Budget Office and the Office of the Provost. The decision regarding
extension will be communicated to the faculty members not later than July 15, 2015.
☐
Extension of funding to support completion of the research project; this is considered in rare
cases with strong justification. Such extension will be reviewed by the University Research
Committee.
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