[VPAAEtal] Integrative Research Competition

[Academic Affairs]

M E M O R A N D U M

 

TO:                  A&M University-Commerce Faculty

 

FROM:             Allan D. Headley

                        Dean of Graduate Studies & Research

 

DATE:             January 8, 2008

 

SUBJECT:       Integrative Research Competition

 

In order to encourage and facilitate greater interdisciplinary research
across departments at A&M-Commerce, the Office of Graduate Studies &
Research is accepting pre-proposals that demonstrate interdisciplinary
research activities, and at the same time have to potential to attract
external funding to sustain continued activities.  A major component of the
proposed work must be integrative, research-based, and involve graduate and
undergraduate education and training activities in emerging areas of
research. The project should be organized around an interdisciplinary theme
involving a diverse group of faculty members. The interdisciplinary theme
must provide a framework for integrating research and for promoting
collaborative efforts within and across departments.

Students of this project should gain the breadth of skills, strengths, and
understanding to work in an interdisciplinary environment while being well
grounded with depth of knowledge in a major field. The experience gained by
the student should contribute to their professional and personal development
and equip them to understand and integrate scientific, technical, business,
social, ethical, and policy issues to confront the challenging problems of
the future.  Participation of individuals at the undergraduate level is
encouraged especially those that show promise to continue into a graduate
program at A&M-Commerce. Demonstration of how PIs presently or previously
funded projects can be used to gain leverage for the success of the project
is encouraged.

Features of the Integrative Research Projects: Projects are expected to
incorporate and integrate the following features and clearly outlined in the
proposals: 1) a comprehensive interdisciplinary theme; 2) integration of the
interdisciplinary research that demonstrate the involvement, interaction,
and training of graduate and/or undergraduate students involved; 3) an
environment that exposes students to a broad base of state-of-the-art
research instruments and equipment and educational tools and methodologies;
4) professional development opportunities and experiences for the students
involved; 5) demonstrated administrative plan and organizational structure
that ensures effective management of the project resources; and 6) outline
for dissemination of results gained; and 7) clear demonstration of long term
sustenance of the project including a description of how additional funds
will be gained for the project. Funds up to $30,000 may be requested.  Funds
cannot be used for faculty salary.

Submit pre-proposals to Natalie Henderson, Graduate Studies & Research, by
March 3, 2008. Pre-proposals must include the following:  1) title of
project; 2) project goals, significance of research, and expected outcomes;
3) nature of student involvement and training; 4) research personnel; and 5)
facilities and resources.  Limit each pre-proposal section to 250 words.

The University Research and Creative Activities Committee will review
pre-proposals and invite full proposals, which must be submitted by April
18, 2008.  All projects must commence by the start of the summer semester,
2008 and funds must be spent or encumbered by August 31, 2009.

 

 

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