The deadline for application is mid-February. The College and the University strongly encourage faculty members to apply for external funding to further their research, teaching, and service activities. At an early stage in preparing applications, faculty should discuss their plans with their DEO, and should notify the Dean's Office of their intent to apply for funding. The Grant Support and Human Resources Specialist is available to help individuals in identifying appropriate grant opportunities, preparing grant proposals, and routing proposals through University channels. The Budget Officer is available to provide assistance in preparing grant proposal budgets and budget narratives.
Persistence is particularly important in applying for external funding.
Many programs are very competitive, and multiple resubmissions may be the usual practice. It is a good idea to solicit feedback from the DEO who can recommend senior faculty members with experience in writing and administering grants. All applications for external funding must have formal approval from the DEO and the Dean. When working toward application deadlines, faculty members must allow adequate time to route all of their materials through administrative offices. For proposals involving matching funds, a minimum of seven days should be allotted.