Faculty Development Grants (FDG)
The Faculty Development Grant (FDG) program is a source of financial support for other research and scholarly activities of the faculty. It is intended to foster new research and faculty development activities.
The Faculty Development Grant (FDG) program is a source of financial support for faculty research and scholarly activities. FDGs are intended to foster new research, innovative teaching initiatives, undergraduate research opportunities, and other faculty development activities. During the spring semester prior to the academic year for which funding is sought, a faculty member submits a detailed application, including a description of the project, its significance to his or her professional development, the procedures to be followed, a timetable for completion, and an itemized budget. If a faculty member's proposal receives funding, he or she is required to submit a written report by the end of the funding period detailing the use of funds and the objectives accomplished. Although faculty in all ranks may apply for FDG funding, priority is generally given to tenure-line faculty.
Note that all proposals must include a current curriculum vitae and a detailed statement providing the following information:
- an explanation of the proposed project’s objectives and significance
- the procedures to be followed and a tentative timetable for completion
- a detailed itemized budget for all expenditures and related directly to project activities
- any additional documentation (book contracts, article acceptances, etc.
Application Deadline: Proposals must be submitted to the Office of Academic Affairs by February 15.
