[Vpaaetal] Faculty Development Grants Deadline Approaching

[Academic Affairs]

Guidelines for Faculty Development Grants


 


Just a reminder to let you know that Faculty Development Grants are
available.  The deadline for grant proposals is October 13, 2006.

 


Funds will be allocated using the following guidelines:


*             The funds are limited to one award per faculty member each
academic year. 

*             The maximum award will be up to $500 - in one award only.  

*             Funds are for full-time faculty only (adjuncts and VME faculty
are ineligible). 

*             Preference will be given to faculty who are developing tenure
and promotion portfolios. 

*             Funds must be expended and all travel vouchers processed by
fiscal year end, August 28. Failure to           submit by deadline will
result in loss of grant funding. 

*             Applications must include: 

(1) the Faculty Development Grant Application Form,
http://www.tamu-commerce.edu/facdev/fdcfacdevgrants.asp
<http://www.tamu-commerce.edu/facdev/fdcfacdevgrants.asp> 

(2) a cover letter that clearly explains the significance of the proposed
activity for the applicant's professional development; 

(3) if the applicant is attending a seminar or workshop, documentation of
their role (for example, a formal acceptance letter; the relevant page of
conference program). 

*             The application must be signed by the applicant and the
applicant's Department Head. 

*             Incomplete or applications received after the deadline will
not be accepted 

*             Confirmation will be sent to applicants via email
acknowledging receipt of packet. 

All applications must be complete & received by the deadline. An application
will not be considered complete unless the packet contains confirmation or
verification of activity. If the applicant has not received confirmation, an
explanation must be provided in the cover letter. The confirmation document
must be provided as soon as possible. All awards, even if approved by the
committee, will not be granted or paid until a confirmation document is
received.

Fall Deadline: October 13, 2006 


 


 

Please see the website for the application and guidelines
http://www.tamu-commerce.edu/facdev/fdcfacdevgrants.asp
<http://www.tamu-commerce.edu/facdev/fdcfacdevgrants.asp> 

 

 

 

 

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