UCO-CEPS Grant Writing Scholars Program
A new program has been established for faculty members with interest and capacity to become more
involved in external grant activities. The CEPS Grant Writing Scholars Program was developed by Mary
Huffman with the assistance of the CEPS Grant Council and is based on many components of the CURESTEM program that has been so successful in the College of Mathematics and Science. Following are
more details about this new program.
Title of the Program:
CEPS Grant-Writing Scholars’ Program
Number of Participants:
During the first year of the program (which will begin July 1, 2012), up to 4 CEPS faculty members will be
selected to participate. Each year, more faculty may apply to be considered for the program.
Eligibility of Participants:
All full-time faculty will be eligible to apply.
Length of Commitment:
Participants will be required to sign a “Memorandum of Understanding” after being accepted into the
program for a 2-year period.
Requirements for Scholars:
 Attend a CEPS grant-writing workshop, and/or 1 outside grant-writing workshop (approved by
the Grant Facilitator) each year
 Meet with Grant Facilitator and Department Chair once a month to report on progress
 Attend scheduled grant-writing meetings with the Grant Facilitator
 Submit a completed grant proposal, or revision, to an external-funding agency each year
 Work with the Grant Facilitator in developing a grant proposal, budget and timeline
 Plan and participate in 1 professional meeting, with a student co-author. Produce, with
appropriate student co-authors, at least 1 manuscript and/or presentation on the work
accomplished through the program
Participating Faculty Incentives will include:
 Reassigned Time: 6 hours of reassigned time per year (3 hours fall and 3 hours spring semesters)
 Undergraduate Research Assistant: 1 student for 5 hours/week each semester
 Grant-Writing Workshop: participation in a grant writing workshop sponsored and funded by
CEPS
 Proposal Development Trip: up to $1,500 to attend a proposal development trip/yearly. This
could be a trip to Wash. D.C. to speak with a Program Director, attendance at a regional funding
agency conference, etc.
How to Apply:
Interested faculty will be required to fill out an application for consideration of their participation in the
program and have it signed by their Department Chair. The original copy and any attachments should
be sent to the Grant Facilitator, Mary Huffman (EDU 225).
Review of Applications:
Once applications are received by the Grant Facilitator, the CEPS Grant Council will review each
application and submit their recommendations to the Dean for his consideration for funding.
All final decisions are made by the Dean.
Priority for consideration will be given to faculty who have already identified a funding source, and/or
are working on a current grant application, or resubmission.
Deadline:
Applications should be submitted to Mary Huffman by Friday, April 20, 2012.
Application for UCO-CEPS Grant Writing Scholar Program
Name: ______________________________________
Title: _______________________________________
Department: _________________________________
Extension: ____________________________
E-mail: _______________________________
Grant/Proposal Writing Training:
Have you ever attended any grant writing workshops?
_____ (yes) _____ (no) If yes, who sponsored it, and when?
Grant/Proposal Experience:
Have you ever written a proposal for internal funding? _____ (yes) _____ (no)
If yes, was it funded? _____ (yes) _____ (no)
If yes, when was it funded? _____________
Amount: ___________
Title of proposal: ____________________________________________
Have you ever written a proposal for external funding? _____ (yes) _____ (no)
If yes, what type of funding agency? ____State _____Federal ____Foundation ______Other
Was your proposal funded? ____ (yes) ______ (no)
Amount: ___________
Title of proposal: ____________________________________________
Have you served on a grant or funded project in any of the following capacities?
_____ Principal Investigator (PI) _____ Co-PI
_____ Collaborator _____ Other
Topic of Interest: What is the topic of your proposed study?
[Please attach a brief summary of the topic for which you wish to pursue external funding]
Funding Source(s):
Is there a particular grant, or funding source you’re currently interested in applying for?
____ (yes) ______ (no) If Yes, please explain:
Have you visited with the CEPS Grant Facilitator, or the CEPS Development Manager, regarding your
area of interest?
___ (yes) ___ (no)
Collaborators:
Are there other faculty, staff or Colleges at UCO you wish to collaborate with on this topic for a
proposal? ____ (yes) ___ (no) If yes, please list below.
Are there other organizations or universities you wish to collaborate with?
____ (yes) ___ (no) If yes, please list names and organizations they are affiliated with below.
Do you currently have any reassigned time?
_____ yes ______ no
(if yes, how many hours? ______)
How many hours of reassigned time are you requesting: ____ 2 hours _____ 3 hours
How many hours per week would you devote to the project? ___________
Interest in this program:
Please explain why you are interested in applying to participate in the CEPS Grant Writing Scholars
Program.
Signature______________________________________
Date____________________
Chair’s Signature ________________________________
Date ____________________
Selection Criteria
1. Applicant has a clear topic of potential research. Extra points for a well-written problem
statement.
2. Topic of interest fits in with the college’s vision, mission and goals.
3. Has obviously done some pre-planning as evidenced by either individuals or institutions for
collaboration.
4. Has a goal for funding – can articulate levels of funding.
5. Has clear reason or explanation of interest.
6. Has experience in writing grants and/or receiving funding from external agencies.
7. Has attended a grant writing workshop.
8. Has identified a funding source.