FY08 College of Education
Indirect funds distribution process/policy
All externally funded projects must include facilities and administration (F&A) costs (indirect
funds). The purpose and goal of the Grants and Contracts F&A Recovery budget distribution is
to provide funding and support for continued and new activity in research, grants, and contracts
to the University. On October 1st of each year, University funds equivalent to 50% of the amount
of F&A costs/indirect funds recovered from grants and contracts in the previous year are
distributed the appropriate division or college.
Process/policy for distribution of indirect funds
Faculty and Staff within the College of Education may submit a proposal requesting funding to
the Chair of the Reassignment and Research Committee. Proposals will be reviewed and
prioritized by the Reassignment and Research Committee and will be forwarded as
recommendations to the Dean of the College of Education.
Funding Initiatives are intended to further research within the College of Education and the
University. Funding will be awarded to the programs/projects of the appropriate department or
individual. All applications are due to the Chair of the Reassignment and Research Committee
(Dr. Jackie Lewis – AH 107B), no later than 5 p.m., on the First Friday in November.
Use of Funds Distributed to Divisions and Colleges
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Proposal development cost (postage, printing, staff time)
Travel to seek possible funding, to engage in research or creative activity, or to present
research or creative results
Equipment and supplies purchased or leased to support research or creative activity
Matching funds required by granting agencies
Service Contracts
Research Assistantships (including tuition reimbursement) and student help
Adjunct or other staff time to replace time reassigned for research, project support, or
proposal development
Other expenditures that provide direct benefit to projects supported by external funding.
Note: Funding of proposals will be limited to the amount distributed and received by the College
of Education each year.
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Guidelines and Procedures
1. All full-time members of the College of Education community are eligible to apply.
(Students, Fixed term, and part-time faculty and staff are not eligible).
2. Proposals should not exceed 3 pages and should follow the format attached. If the
proposals exceed 3 pages they will be returned. Please submit one copy.
3. Recipients are responsible for submitting a mid-year report and a final report to the
Reassignment and Research Committee (see below)
4. Funding is intended for one fiscal year. For funding beyond one year applicant must
reapply each year.
Proposed Cover Page
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Program/Project Name
Total Funds Requested
Applicant Name and Mailing address
Applicant Signature
Email Address and Phone Number
Department Director/Chair Signature and Date*
*Proposal might require signatures from multiple directors, and chairs
Proposal
Include all information requested. See Budget Office regarding fringe benefits. Remember
the members of the Reassignment and Research Committee is across the College of
Education. Therefore, please define all terms in your proposals.
1. Name the strategic priority, and/or COE - Department goal that is being addressed.
2. Provide a brief description of your project. If applicable, attach a one (1) page
narrative for clarification.
3. Briefly explain how the funding request supports the University/COE Strategic
Priority, and/or COE - Department goal(s).
4. Describe measureable outcomes.
5. Define the methods that will be used to assess effectiveness.
6. Explain if this is an on-going or current assessment.
7. Mid Year Report due: The Last Friday in April
8. Summary Report due: The Last Friday in October
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Request for Indirect Funding
Application Form
2008-2009
Program/Project Name:
Total Funds Requested:
Applicant’s Name
Mailing Address
Applicant Signature
Email Address
Phone Number
Department Director/Chair Signature
Date
Department Director/Chair Signature
Date
Department Director/Chair Signature
Date
Approval Process (to be completed by the Committee Chair and COE Dean)
Date Submitted to Reassignment and Research Committee (RRC):
(5 p.m., on the First Friday in November)
RRC Chair’s Signature
Date
Total Funds Approved:
COE Dean Signature
Date
Total Funds Approved:
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College of Education
FY 08 Funding Request
Application Form
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Which Strategic Priority and Objectives does this funding request support?
MSU – COE Strategic Priority
COE Goal – Objective:
Department Goal - Objective:
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Provide a brief description of your project. Describe whether this project is new or ongoing.
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Briefly explain how the funding request supports the Strategic Priority or priorities?
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Describe the measurable outcomes.
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Define the methods that will be used to assess effectiveness.
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Mid Year Report due: The Last Friday in April
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Summary Report due: The Last Friday in October
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Budget Request:
Request
Match
Salary (in-load, overload)
Fringe (see Budget Office)#
Graduate Assistant
Graduate Assistant Stipend
Non-Salary (Specify)
Equipment
Total Budget Requested*
#Note: All current employees must be paid fringe benefits.
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Special consideration (e.g. room, building, office or any impact on other divisions):
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