The funding supports one semester of half-time or two semesters of quarter time release. The purpose of the program is to increase scholarly research productivity of BSU full-time, tenure track faculty by increasing the block of quality time a faculty can dedicate to research. In order to accomplish this goal, those selected as associates will be provided release time equivalent to two courses per academic year, as arranged by the faculty member, department chairperson, and dean.
Funding is primarily for release time from teaching.
Activities considered under this program are applied or basic research and similar activities which are unique to the arenas of the social sciences and public affairs. Curriculum development projects are excluded. Research supported through SBOE or any other external research fund are not eligible for support under this program. Your suggestions are welcome for other additions.