OVCR-AAH awards support diverse research projects, including those leading to scholarly publications, exhibitions, performances, competitions, and external grant applications. Tenured and tenure-track faculty at UIC are eligible to apply for these awards. Proposals may be submitted at any time. OSSR works very closely with faculty members in the College of Liberal Arts and Sciences to help them secure external funding for their research. OSSR has helped faculty members submit successful proposals to the Lilly Foundation, The Joyce Foundation, John D. and Catherine T. Mac Arthur Foundation, National Science Foundation, The Pew Charitable Trusts, Spencer Foundation, and the United States Information Agency to name a few.
Funding is available from a wide variety of sources, both private and public.
Each funding source has a unique set of research priorities and guidelines for the submission of proposals. It can be difficult and time consuming for researchers to search for funding and determine whether their research interests fall within the funding agency's priorities. OSSR helps researchers locate funding sources to which proposals for funding may be submitted. The Coordinator of Research Programs works with faculty members to understand their research interests and needs. To learn more about how OSSR may be able to help you or to schedule an appointment to discuss funding with the Coordinator, please call 996-5495.