The Dean's Office then sends a prioritized list of proposals to the Office of the Provost, who evaluates the proposals and notifies the faculty directly. At the conclusion of the assignment, the recipient must submit a report on the semester's research activities to Dean Damico who forwards a copy to the Office of the Provost. Faculty members in the College of Education generally apply for grants in the social sciences area. An advisory committee reviews the proposals. Requests are for project-related costs such as research personnel, equipment, supplies, payments to research subjects, computer services, and domestic travel.
Some preference is given to applicants at the early stages of their career.
The method for selecting grant recipients is at the discretion of the division. The call for proposals is made early in the fall. Instructional Improvement Awards are sponsored by the Office of the Provost and are administered by the Council on Teaching. An applicant submits a proposal, budget, and letter of endorsement from the DEO to the Council on Teaching. All funds must be used or encumbered by the end of the spring semester.