Summer Research Fellowships Research Fellowship applications (are usually $3,000) for summer, but maybe more depending upon availability of funds. THESE AWARDS ARE CONTINGENT UPON AVAILABILITY OF FUNDS FROM THE CSU FOUNDATION. The purpose of these grants is to encourage faculty to engage in research or creative activity that will enhance their professional growth. These grants consist of a summer stipend that must represent a minimum of 130 hours of activity at a flat rate of $3,000. A proposed project shall not duplicate any other project already funded from any other source within the university during the same academic year. As a rule, requests for equipment which is generally available or attainable through Colleges/Departments and which is not specific to the project will not be recommended for approval. All proposals will be blind reviewed by the appropriate College/Library Professional Awards Committee. To maintain the integrity of the blind review process, the proposal should not include the name or other identifying information about the applicant except on the cover page. 1. Proposals must clearly demonstrate quality in terms of the following: CLARITY: The proposal must clearly and concisely describe the project as whole using non-specialist language. OBJECTIVES: The proposal must describe the objectives of the project and elaborate on the following: (1) the reasons for the applicant’s undertaking the project; (2) the purpose of the project; (3) the projected results of the project; (4) how the results fit the applicant’s future research plans; and (5) the project’s relation to other activity being conducted by the faculty member. METHODS: The proposal must clearly describe the activities, including methods and procedures, that the faculty member will conduct and must clearly show that the faculty member has designed these activities to meet the stated objectives. FEASIBILITY: The proposal must present an organized plan of action that demonstrates that the project is feasible. When appropriate, the faculty member will include a budget to demonstrate that the faculty member can conduct the project in a manner that utilizes effectively the resources requested. RESULTS: The proposal must elaborate on the expected end product of the project. This can be results such as publication (ie., books, monographs, articles, or scholarly papers) or creative activity (i.e., gallery showings, concerts or theatrical productions). BUDGET: The proposal must clearly indicate that the budget requested is necessary. Itemized expenditures are required. PRIOR GRANT ACTIVITY: The proposals must include the faculty member’s prior record in the use of grant awards. 2. Proposals must show importance in terms of both the professional development of the faculty members, and also the body of knowledge of the faculty member’s academic discipline or areas of expertise. TO SUBMIT A PROPOSAL Follow the format indicated and submit seven (7) copies to your College/Library office. Please follow this format and limit your proposal narrative to 2 pages. Failure to follow this format will disqualify your proposal regardless of merit. I. Cover Page Cover Page including Name, Department, and project title (only one copy of the cover page should be submitted) II. Narrative (two pages maximum) A. Title of Project B. Abstract (summary statement) C. Purpose 1) Need for the project (what is its purpose?) 2) Objectives of the project (what is to be accomplished?) a)Why are you undertaking this project? b)What are the expected results of the project? c)How does the project fit into your future research plans? a. What is the project’s relationship to your other professional activities? D. Methodology 1) Describe the activities to be conducted (methods and procedures) 2) How will the activities accomplish your stated objectives? a) Feasibility (where, when, duration) of activities E. Contribution of the Project 1) To the professional development of the applicant a) To the body of knowledge in the applicant’s academic discipline, current field, or librarian service b) The expected end product of the project such as publication or creative activity F. Budget Narrative 1) A brief description of the budgetary needs 2) Justification of the budget where deemed necessary III. Budget Page (1 page) IV. History and References Page (1 page) For each previous award over the past three years, please include the information requested below. A. Award year B. Proposal title C. Proposal abstract D. Funding request and award E. List outcomes as a result of the award 1) Papers presented, submitted, and/or published; other creative activities 2) External grant proposals and/or awards Evaluation Sheet      (Acrobat PDF file | MS Word Document) Top