We will provide an updated report on responses later in the year. We would like to have many more responses quickly to incorporate into the database. The larger the database the more useful it will be in supporting more funding. Funding is available NCA has sponsored numerous programs and workshops to provide assistance for those in need of funding for their scholarship. Still, many communication teachers and researchers seem to be discouraged by the belief that the discipline is not very fundable.
Preliminary results suggest that funding is available for diverse areas of communication research.
However, an accurate picture of the fundable nature of communication will not be available until all NCA members ensure that their extramural grants supporting basic, applied, or teaching scholarship are included in the database. The database currently consists of 140 entries representing 22 colleges and universities. If you have suggestions or additions, please contact them directly.