Wheeler Robinson Flat Research/Professional Development Proposal
Suggested Deadlines:
Due to the likelihood of multiple requests for the flat during the same time
periods, it is suggested that proposals be submitted no later than six months in
advance and ideally one year or more in advance. Requests for stays of one week
or longer must be submitted as early as possible. Note: Subject to the priority
constraints listed on the “Use of the Faculty Flat” overview document, time
slots will be allocated to approved projects on a first come first served basis.
I.
Contact Information
Name _______________________________________
Address _____________________________________
_____________________________________
E-mail ______________________________________ Phone ________________
Anticipated starting and ending dates flat usage __________________________
Guests/Children requested? (list dates) __________________________________
II.
Brief Description of Possible Projects
Approved projects can take a wide variety of forms. The following lists set out
some possibilities, but the lists are not intended to be exhaustive.
Research Projects:
 Research for an academic paper or book using the libraries of Oxford
University.
 Archival research in Oxford or in the UK in general.
 Creation of a publication or conference paper.
 Work on a larger project (book, piece of music, screenplay, etc.).
 Data collection for research projects.
 Conversation or collaboration with Oxford faculty members in your
discipline regarding a specific idea or project.
Professional Development Projects:
 Pedagogical research.
 Investigation of the Oxford tutorial method.
 Access to cultural experiences (museums, architecture, the arts, music,
etc.) relevant to your discipline.
 Biographical research concerning a key figure in your discipline.
 Attendance at lectures or conferences in your discipline.
 New course constructions.
Examples of Unsuccessful Proposals:
 Sightseeing or other cultural experiences that are disconnected from any
clearly defined disciplinary or pedagogical enhancement.
 Personal development without any clearly defined disciplinary or
pedagogical enhancement (e.g. taking a financial planning seminar in
London that has no relationship to your discipline or teaching).
III.
Project Focus
A. Give an overview of your proposed project. (attach extra sheet if necessary)
B. What outcomes or results do you expect to follow from your project?
C. Will your proposed project be enhanced in any special way by the fact that you
are completing the project onsite at Oxford? If so, please explain the
enhancement.
V.
Signatures
If this project is approved, I agree to the following:
1) I agree to write a one-page report describing the project and its results.
Signature ________________________________________ Date __________________
Submit application and final report to: Office of the Provost.
Office use
Date received ___________
Approved _________
Not approved __________
Provost approval ___________________________________ Date _________________
Received by
Dir. of Int. Programs________________________________ Date _________________