ETSU sponsors several internal funding programs, which are listed below. Each has its own set of eligibility requirements, funding levels and deadlines. More detailed information can be found by clicking on the individual links.

Presidential Grants-In-Aid Guidelines 

Presidential Grants-in-Aid are administered through the School of Continuing Studies.  This type of internal funding may be awarded for planned programs of faculty development that enhance teaching, research development or service. For more information on eligibility and the application process, refer to the Faculty Handbook Section 3.6. Below is a link to the application.

Presidential Grants-in-Aid Application Form: (MS Word form)

Research Development Committee Grants for Faculty

The Research Development Committee, composed of two faculty members from each college and also of past award recipients, is responsible for distributing internal funds to support research.  Major Research Grants up to $10,000 as well as Small Research Grants up to $1,500 are available.  Beginning with FY09, Interdisciplinary Grants are also available. 

See http://www.etsu.edu/research/rdcgrants.htm.

Instructional Development Grants

The ETSU Instructional Development Committee is requesting applications for Instructional Development Grants.   The next deadline for submitting applications will be announced, and will probably be in March, 2010.  Please note that there is only one funding cycle per fiscal year.

Instructional Development Grants provide funding (up to a maximum of $5,000 per award) for special activities and projects directly related to improving instruction and curriculum at ETSU.   IDC funds a wide variety of educational resources, computer software, and equipment each year. Instructional Development Grants support faculty members in creating and implementing innovative teaching methods and curricula to enhance student learning.

Information on eligibility and funding, selection criteria, guidelines for submitting applications, and the application form can be found at the following locations:

http://www.etsu.edu/oit/ATS/InstDevGrant.asp

http://www.etsu.edu/senate/facultyhandbook/section_3.pdf#develgrant.

If you have questions, contact Norma MacRae at macraen@etsu.edu.
 

Student/Faculty Collaborative Research Grants

The purpose of this fund is to encourage outstanding undergraduate students to complete an organized research project during their senior year. In consideration of the time required for most research, juniors also are eligible for grant awards.

Please see http://www.etsu.edu/honors/research/students/collaboration.asp

Summer Research Fellowship in Arts and Sciences

The Summer Research Fellowship for faculty in the College of Arts and Sciences is open to all tenured or tenure-track faculty within the College of Arts and Sciences. However, the criteria for award favors more senior faculty who have made significant contributions to their discipline and who have a substantial research plan for the summer during which they would hold the fellowship. The funds will be available to faculty as a salary supplement, as a combination of stipend and support for scholarly activity conducted during the summer or as support for the scholarly activity. The amount awarded to a Summer Research Fellow will be $7,500.

Next Deadline: April 2010; specific date TBA

Guidelines

See also the Honors College webpage for funding resources at http://www.etsu.edu/honors/research/resources.asp