[VPAAEtal] Reminder: Call for Interdisciplinary Research Incentive Pre-proposals

[Academic Affairs]

Reminder:  Pre-proposals due October 26, 2009.

 

Interdisciplinary Research Incentive 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 October 26, 2009. 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
January 25, 2010.  All projects must commence by the start of the summer
semester, 2010 and funds must be spent or encumbered by August 31, 2011.

 

 

Natalie Henderson
Sponsored Programs Coordinator
Texas A&M University-Commerce
Graduate Studies & Research
P O Box 3011
Commerce, TX 75429-3011
Phone: 903/886-5161
Fax: 903/468-8784

 

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