It is not primarily intended for curriculum development, and it does not provide stipends for USM faculty. Priority will be given to those projects planning to use the expertise and resources that exist within the USM institutions. The topic for this year s awards is mentoring. The locus of the mentoring project may be the instructional program, research, or service. Proposals targeting underserved populations are encouraged.
Interinstitutional collaboration is encouraged.
Applications should provide a project description, including a calendar of activities. Identify expected outcomes. Provide an itemized budget. Show evidence of institutional commitment. Expected Outcome Significance Follow-up plans for the next academic year Description of how the project will be used on each campus Budget Budget must be itemized.