The program for the following academic year is announced in late spring. Tenured and tenure-track UO faculty members at .50 FTE and greater and 1.0 FTE instructors may apply. New faculty awards assist beginning faculty members who do not have a summer salary or start-up funds to establish their research activities. The award provides a stipend and supplement for research expenses. Faculty members who receive travel awards from external sources may request a modest supplement to help defray actual travel costs.
Assistance is also available for other research-related travel.
FTE and greater may apply. Assistance is provided in clarifying objectives, evaluating a research design or program structure, analyzing funding source priorities, developing budgets, interpreting guidelines, reviewing proposal drafts, and communicating with agencies and foundations. The Office of Research and Faculty Development provides information on all major sources of support, both public and private. ORSA will provide a clearance form and assistance with clearance procedures. The office also maintains computerized records of proposals and awards and produces reports of grants, contracts and awards received and proposals submitted by UO faculty.