The Commons at KU Interdisciplinary Seed-Grant Competition Spring 2013
The Commons at the University of Kansas
Interdisciplinary Research Initiative in Nature and Culture Seed-Grants
URL: http://www.thecommons.ku.edu/initiatives.html
Deadline: February 22 (Pre-proposal), March 29 (Full Proposal)
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Purpose:
The Commons at the University of Kansas supports research endeavors that bring together the sciences, arts, and humanities to explore the reciprocal relationship between natural and cultural systems. In so doing, The Commons intends to be a catalyst for bold innovation, unconventional thinking and unexpected discoveries
(www.thecommons.ku.edu).
The Commons Interdisciplinary Research Initiative in Nature and Culture is a KUwide, competitive seed-grant program to nurture and develop interdisciplinary, collaborative research ideas at the conceptual stage. The Commons seed-grant program targets concepts and their interdisciplinary synthesis, not the generation of preliminary data. Seed grant activities may include exploratory research workshops, studios, colloquia, symposia, scholarly travel and visits, and other activities that advance interdisciplinary research ideas, collaborations and extramural proposals. Proposals must equally integrate methods and ideas from the three areas represented by The Commons: sciences, arts, and humanities. Research partnerships across KU units and between KU and other universities and institutions are strongly encouraged. Awards are co-sponsored by Research and Graduate Studies and the College of Liberal Arts and Sciences. The outcome of a seed grant should be the development and submission of a substantive research grant proposal to a federal agency, foundation or other funding entity.
Awards:
Up to $45,000 is available for one or more awards. Allowable costs include workshops, travel, scholarly visits and other activities that advance interdisciplinary research ideas, partnerships and extramural research proposals. Expenditures for salaries, equipment, data collection, and faculty salaries are not allowed. While graduate student research may be included in the budget, the role of the student must be clearly explained and research-based.
All funds must be spent by December 20, 2013, at which time a final report of activities and list of applications submitted or intended for submission (with dates) is required.
Project activities:
The Commons will make its spaces and services available for all funded KU-based activities, (e.g., workshops, meetings), which are expected to occur in The Commons whenever possible. The Commons will work with awardees to observe, document, and publicize funded activities, if appropriate. Awardees will inform The Commons of project activities and extramural proposals submitted, funded or declined.
Proposals:
To be considered, applications must include a Pre-Proposal and a Full Proposal.
Proposal Evaluation Criteria
Intellectual Merit and Broader Impact
• Strength of the research problem or exploration. Does the research/exploration have the potential for significant discoveries and advances in Knowledge?
• Appropriateness of proposed activity. Will the proposed seed-grant activity help develop the ideas and partnerships to address the research problem?
• Interdisciplinary strength.
• Degree of interdisciplinarity. Does the research/exploration integrate disciplines from the sciences, arts and humanities? (Projects should integrate disciplines from all three areas at a foundational level.)
• Appropriateness of interdisciplinary concepts. How well do the interdisciplinary concepts and areas fit the research problem?
• Integration of interdisciplinary concepts. Will the activities lead to the development of conceptual advances that serve to further integrate the sciences, arts, and humanities?
• Strength and capability of personnel. Do the personnel fit the project?
• Potential for extramural research proposal. Will the proposed activity result in the development of a strong extramural research proposal to a federal agency, foundation or other funding entity?
Eligibility:
All KU tenure-track faculty and academic equivalents are eligible and encouraged to apply to The Commons Interdisciplinary Research Initiative in Nature and Culture. All full-proposal applications must have been preceded by a pre-proposal.
Administration:
Proposals for the 2013 round are due March 29, 2013 with funding decisions announced April 22, 2013.
All seed grant pre-proposals and full proposals should be submitted in electronic format (Word doc or pdf file) to The Commons Coordinator ([email protected]). An external panel of reviewers, chosen by The Commons, will review the full proposals and make funding recommendations.
The Commons at the University of Kansas
Interdisciplinary Research Initiative in Nature and Culture Seed-Grants
URL: http://www.thecommons.ku.edu/initiatives.html
Deadline: February 22 (Pre-proposal), March 29 (Full Proposal)
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Purpose:
The Commons at the University of Kansas supports research endeavors that bring together the sciences, arts, and humanities to explore the reciprocal relationship between natural and cultural systems. In so doing, The Commons intends to be a catalyst for bold innovation, unconventional thinking and unexpected discoveries
(www.thecommons.ku.edu).
The Commons Interdisciplinary Research Initiative in Nature and Culture is a KUwide, competitive seed-grant program to nurture and develop interdisciplinary, collaborative research ideas at the conceptual stage. The Commons seed-grant program targets concepts and their interdisciplinary synthesis, not the generation of preliminary data. Seed grant activities may include exploratory research workshops, studios, colloquia, symposia, scholarly travel and visits, and other activities that advance interdisciplinary research ideas, collaborations and extramural proposals. Proposals must equally integrate methods and ideas from the three areas represented by The Commons: sciences, arts, and humanities. Research partnerships across KU units and between KU and other universities and institutions are strongly encouraged. Awards are co-sponsored by Research and Graduate Studies and the College of Liberal Arts and Sciences. The outcome of a seed grant should be the development and submission of a substantive research grant proposal to a federal agency, foundation or other funding entity.
Awards:
Up to $45,000 is available for one or more awards. Allowable costs include workshops, travel, scholarly visits and other activities that advance interdisciplinary research ideas, partnerships and extramural research proposals. Expenditures for salaries, equipment, data collection, and faculty salaries are not allowed. While graduate student research may be included in the budget, the role of the student must be clearly explained and research-based.
All funds must be spent by December 20, 2013, at which time a final report of activities and list of applications submitted or intended for submission (with dates) is required.
Project activities:
The Commons will make its spaces and services available for all funded KU-based activities, (e.g., workshops, meetings), which are expected to occur in The Commons whenever possible. The Commons will work with awardees to observe, document, and publicize funded activities, if appropriate. Awardees will inform The Commons of project activities and extramural proposals submitted, funded or declined.
Proposals:
To be considered, applications must include a Pre-Proposal and a Full Proposal.
Proposal Evaluation Criteria
Intellectual Merit and Broader Impact
• Strength of the research problem or exploration. Does the research/exploration have the potential for significant discoveries and advances in Knowledge?
• Appropriateness of proposed activity. Will the proposed seed-grant activity help develop the ideas and partnerships to address the research problem?
• Interdisciplinary strength.
• Degree of interdisciplinarity. Does the research/exploration integrate disciplines from the sciences, arts and humanities? (Projects should integrate disciplines from all three areas at a foundational level.)
• Appropriateness of interdisciplinary concepts. How well do the interdisciplinary concepts and areas fit the research problem?
• Integration of interdisciplinary concepts. Will the activities lead to the development of conceptual advances that serve to further integrate the sciences, arts, and humanities?
• Strength and capability of personnel. Do the personnel fit the project?
• Potential for extramural research proposal. Will the proposed activity result in the development of a strong extramural research proposal to a federal agency, foundation or other funding entity?
Eligibility:
All KU tenure-track faculty and academic equivalents are eligible and encouraged to apply to The Commons Interdisciplinary Research Initiative in Nature and Culture. All full-proposal applications must have been preceded by a pre-proposal.
Administration:
Proposals for the 2013 round are due March 29, 2013 with funding decisions announced April 22, 2013.
All seed grant pre-proposals and full proposals should be submitted in electronic format (Word doc or pdf file) to The Commons Coordinator ([email protected]). An external panel of reviewers, chosen by The Commons, will review the full proposals and make funding recommendations.
Spring 2013 International Seminar for Faculty, Call for Proposals - Deadline: December 14, 2012
Architecture(s) in (and of) the World
KU faculty are invited to submit proposals for the 19th annual International Seminar for Faculty, scheduled for the spring semester, 2013. The Faculty International Seminar was initiated in the early 1990s as part of the internationalization efforts of International Programs. The seminar is intended to give KU faculty an opportunity to present and discuss works in progress on a key theme in global or international studies. It is also intended to foster cross-disciplinary and cross-regional interaction among the seminar participants.
The theme for the 2013 seminar is: “Architecture(s) in (and of) the World.” As in past seminars, this theme should be construed as broadly as possible. Proposals from all disciplines in the University are welcome, and we encourage you to think broadly from within your specific discipline as you consider a proposal that speaks to this theme.
The seminar will meet weekly or bi-weekly during the spring semester, depending on the number of participants. We will meet at a time to be mutually determined at a location to be announced. The format is simple. Papers will be circulated one week in advance. At each session, one participant will present a summary of his/her research, and a discussion will follow. Past seminar participants have found the experience valuable not only for the chance to interact with colleagues from across the university, but also for the opportunity to broaden their perspectives by considering those from other disciplines. A further intention of this seminar is that faculty who present papers or projects will have subsequent success publishing versions of them in scholarly or other professional venues. Depending on the synergy across paper topics, the seminar may be used as a springboard for future collaboration within one of the university’s four strategic initiatives.
Participants will receive a stipend of $850 from International Programs. Participants must be tenured or tenure-track faculty at KU. Participants will be expected to:
1. Attend all sessions of the seminar;
2. Present their research at one of the seminar meetings;
3. Provide a copy of their research paper one week prior to their presentation, to allow for distribution to other participants.
Applications should consist of a CV and a short (two double-spaced pages maximum) description of the proposed research paper and of its connection to the theme. Applications should be submitted to Brent J. Steele, Director of Faculty Programs, International Programs, 300 Strong Hall, or by email, [email protected] by 4pm on December 14, 2012. Applicants will be notified of the results by December 21, 2012. Please contact Brent Steele at 864-6161 or by email if you have questions.
Architecture(s) in (and of) the World
KU faculty are invited to submit proposals for the 19th annual International Seminar for Faculty, scheduled for the spring semester, 2013. The Faculty International Seminar was initiated in the early 1990s as part of the internationalization efforts of International Programs. The seminar is intended to give KU faculty an opportunity to present and discuss works in progress on a key theme in global or international studies. It is also intended to foster cross-disciplinary and cross-regional interaction among the seminar participants.
The theme for the 2013 seminar is: “Architecture(s) in (and of) the World.” As in past seminars, this theme should be construed as broadly as possible. Proposals from all disciplines in the University are welcome, and we encourage you to think broadly from within your specific discipline as you consider a proposal that speaks to this theme.
The seminar will meet weekly or bi-weekly during the spring semester, depending on the number of participants. We will meet at a time to be mutually determined at a location to be announced. The format is simple. Papers will be circulated one week in advance. At each session, one participant will present a summary of his/her research, and a discussion will follow. Past seminar participants have found the experience valuable not only for the chance to interact with colleagues from across the university, but also for the opportunity to broaden their perspectives by considering those from other disciplines. A further intention of this seminar is that faculty who present papers or projects will have subsequent success publishing versions of them in scholarly or other professional venues. Depending on the synergy across paper topics, the seminar may be used as a springboard for future collaboration within one of the university’s four strategic initiatives.
Participants will receive a stipend of $850 from International Programs. Participants must be tenured or tenure-track faculty at KU. Participants will be expected to:
1. Attend all sessions of the seminar;
2. Present their research at one of the seminar meetings;
3. Provide a copy of their research paper one week prior to their presentation, to allow for distribution to other participants.
Applications should consist of a CV and a short (two double-spaced pages maximum) description of the proposed research paper and of its connection to the theme. Applications should be submitted to Brent J. Steele, Director of Faculty Programs, International Programs, 300 Strong Hall, or by email, [email protected] by 4pm on December 14, 2012. Applicants will be notified of the results by December 21, 2012. Please contact Brent Steele at 864-6161 or by email if you have questions.
The Keeler Family Intra-University Professorships - Deadline: November 9, 2012, 5PM
LINK TO APPLICATION: http://facultydevelopment.ku.edu/keeler-intrauniversity-professorships
GUIDELINES: (see below)
LINK TO APPLICATION: http://facultydevelopment.ku.edu/keeler-intrauniversity-professorships
GUIDELINES: (see below)
Big XII Call for Applications - EXTENDED DEADLINE: SEPTEMBER 15, 2012
LINK TO GUIDELINES: https://documents.ku.edu/policies/provost/Awards/Big_XII_Call_for_Nominations.pdf
LINK TO APPLICATION FORM:
https://documents.ku.edu/policies/provost/Awards/Big_XII_Fellowship_Application_Form.pdf
The University of Kansas is participating in a program to stimulate scholarly initiatives through creation of an academic community within the institutions in the Big XII Athletic Conference. The Big XII Faculty Fellowship Program offers faculty the opportunity to travel to member institutions to exchange ideas and research. Faculty may work on collaborative research, consult with faculty and students, offer a series of lectures or symposia, acquire new skills, or take advantage of a unique archive or laboratory facility.
Program Guidelines
Application Procedures for 2012–2013 academic year Fellowships
Application must include:
1. The cover form identifying the host university and unit, dates of the visit, faculty sponsor(s) at the host university, and required signatures. This form is available online at the Provost’s Office website at http://www.provost.ku.edu/areas/faculty/development
2. A current curriculum vitae
3. One page description including the following information:
a. Purpose and activities of the visit
b. Expected outcomes
c. Description of how the visit will complement your current or proposed area of teaching or research
d. Benefit of the visit to your department/school
4. Statement of support from the department chair and dean indicating:
a. How the faculty member’s responsibilities will be covered
b. The prospective benefits of the experience for both the faculty member and the unit
5. A letter of invitation from the Big XII host institution department or school. The letter should indicate their willingness to host the visit and projected benefits to their program or unit.
6. A detailed budget (transportation, meals, and lodging). Note: Budgets must follow state travel regulations.
Applications are due to the Provost’s Office (Attn: Mary Lee Hummert) June 1, 2012
Incomplete applications will not be evaluated. Should six fellowships not be given out in response to this call for applications, additional applications may be considered until September 15, 2012.
When projects are of equal merit, preference will be given to:
§ Faculty members who have not had sabbaticals or other internally-sponsored leaves in the past three years
§ Projects that take advantage of timely opportunities
§ Projects that possess a strong potential for promoting inter-institutional collaborations
Questions may be sent to [email protected].
Opportunities for Faculty Visits from Other Big XII Universities
We encourage you to consider inviting Big XII colleagues to visit the University of Kansas, if their visit would enrich the experiences of our faculty and students. This program offers a unique opportunity for collaboration and interaction. When plans have been confirmed, please notify the Office of the Provost (attn: Mary Lee Hummert) of the individual’s name, home institution and department, the dates of the visit and the purpose. Host departments are responsible for advising the visiting Fellow concerning temporary housing and for making arrangements concerning office space, telephones, clerical help, parking, and use of the library or specialized research facilities.
Individuals from other institutions must apply for participation through their home institutions. Expenses are to be covered by the home institution.
LINK TO GUIDELINES: https://documents.ku.edu/policies/provost/Awards/Big_XII_Call_for_Nominations.pdf
LINK TO APPLICATION FORM:
https://documents.ku.edu/policies/provost/Awards/Big_XII_Fellowship_Application_Form.pdf
The University of Kansas is participating in a program to stimulate scholarly initiatives through creation of an academic community within the institutions in the Big XII Athletic Conference. The Big XII Faculty Fellowship Program offers faculty the opportunity to travel to member institutions to exchange ideas and research. Faculty may work on collaborative research, consult with faculty and students, offer a series of lectures or symposia, acquire new skills, or take advantage of a unique archive or laboratory facility.
Program Guidelines
- During each academic year, six fellowships will be available to KU faculty.
- All tenured and tenure-track faculty on the Lawrence Campus are eligible to apply.
- The faculty member may visit any of the Big XII universities.
- The University of Kansas will continue the faculty member’s salary during the period away from campus assuming they are already on salary at the time of the visit; otherwise, salary will not be covered.
- The University will provide reasonable travel, lodging, and meal expenses attendant to the visit up to a maximum of $2,500. NOTE: Reimbursement for lodging and per diem expenses must follow state travel policies and procedures.
- Visits will ordinarily be for two weeks, but longer visits are possible.
- Faculty members are responsible for arranging coverage of their duties during their absence from campus.
- The Fellowship cannot be combined with sabbatical leave, external fellowship, or other leaves.
- After the visit, the faculty fellow will submit a brief report to the Provost describing the outcomes of the visit and offering suggestions for future planning.
Application Procedures for 2012–2013 academic year Fellowships
Application must include:
1. The cover form identifying the host university and unit, dates of the visit, faculty sponsor(s) at the host university, and required signatures. This form is available online at the Provost’s Office website at http://www.provost.ku.edu/areas/faculty/development
2. A current curriculum vitae
3. One page description including the following information:
a. Purpose and activities of the visit
b. Expected outcomes
c. Description of how the visit will complement your current or proposed area of teaching or research
d. Benefit of the visit to your department/school
4. Statement of support from the department chair and dean indicating:
a. How the faculty member’s responsibilities will be covered
b. The prospective benefits of the experience for both the faculty member and the unit
5. A letter of invitation from the Big XII host institution department or school. The letter should indicate their willingness to host the visit and projected benefits to their program or unit.
6. A detailed budget (transportation, meals, and lodging). Note: Budgets must follow state travel regulations.
Applications are due to the Provost’s Office (Attn: Mary Lee Hummert) June 1, 2012
Incomplete applications will not be evaluated. Should six fellowships not be given out in response to this call for applications, additional applications may be considered until September 15, 2012.
When projects are of equal merit, preference will be given to:
§ Faculty members who have not had sabbaticals or other internally-sponsored leaves in the past three years
§ Projects that take advantage of timely opportunities
§ Projects that possess a strong potential for promoting inter-institutional collaborations
Questions may be sent to [email protected].
Opportunities for Faculty Visits from Other Big XII Universities
We encourage you to consider inviting Big XII colleagues to visit the University of Kansas, if their visit would enrich the experiences of our faculty and students. This program offers a unique opportunity for collaboration and interaction. When plans have been confirmed, please notify the Office of the Provost (attn: Mary Lee Hummert) of the individual’s name, home institution and department, the dates of the visit and the purpose. Host departments are responsible for advising the visiting Fellow concerning temporary housing and for making arrangements concerning office space, telephones, clerical help, parking, and use of the library or specialized research facilities.
Individuals from other institutions must apply for participation through their home institutions. Expenses are to be covered by the home institution.
Hall Center Creative Work Fellowship - DEADLINE: November 5, 2012, 11:59PM
http://www.hallcenter.ku.edu/~hallcenter/grants/faculty_support/single.shtml?slug=creative-work-fellowship2012
The Creative Work Fellowship is intended to enliven the intellectual atmosphere of the University of Kansas and contribute to the individual Fellow's artistic growth by providing one semester of release time from teaching and regular service obligations to focus entirely on a specific art or design project, performance piece, or work of creative writing. The conditions of the release time are at the discretion of the Fellow's department.
The Hall Center's Creative Work Fellowship is a one semester Fellowship to be taken in the Fall or Spring semester. Fellows receive reimbursement for project-related expenses they incur during the fellowship year, up to a maximum of $1,000, and an office at the Hall Center. The award also makes funding available to the Fellow's department to assist in the cost of a GTA appointment for the research semester.
Hall Center Faculty Travel Grant - DEADLINE: November 19, 2012, 11:59PM
http://www.hallcenter.ku.edu/~hallcenter/grants/faculty_support/single.shtml?slug=faculty-travel-grant2012
The Faculty Travel Grant provides financial support for domestic or international travel undertaken as a necessary component of a humanities research or creative project. Travel to conferences is not eligible for support.
Hall Center Collaborative Research Seed Grant - DEADLINE: Monday, April 1, 2013, 11:59PM
http://www.hallcenter.ku.edu/~hallcenter/grants/faculty_support/single.shtml?slug=collaborative-research-seed-grant2013
PURPOSE
The Hall Center for the Humanities' Collaborative Research Seed Grants (CRSG) are intended to encourage KU humanities scholars to establish partnerships and conduct preliminary work that will lay the foundation for original expanded collaborative research projects capable of attracting external funding.
Collaborative research-the joint conceptualization, execution, and dissemination of research by teams of two or more scholars-has the potential to bring a new depth and breadth to humanities scholarship. Research teams can ask more complex questions than single researchers can address alone. Scholars who combine their individual expertise to address the important issues of our time can together alter existing paradigms of scholarship and open new doors of inquiry and presentation.
The CRSG program is part of a broader Hall Center initiative to promote and facilitate collaborative research in the humanities and humanities-oriented social sciences. The goal is to encourage KU faculty members conducting humanities-oriented research to stretch beyond the traditional single investigator model and fully engage with at least one partner in a collaborative research endeavor. Teams should propose original research projects designed to produce results neither investigator could easily accomplish alone. The immediate aim of this program is to fund the early stages of collaborative research projects and enhance their competitiveness for extramural grants.
OVERVIEW
Seed grants will fund humanities research teams of two or more investigators, to begin no earlier than July 1 following the notification of award. The Hall Center will provide up to $15,000 to support intensive collaboration on a substantive original humanities research project. Applicants may request the full $15,000 but may be awarded a smaller amount.
CRSG awards may NOT be used for:
1. Editions;
2. Inventories of collections;
3. Preparation of textbooks intended for classroom use;
4. Policy studies or educational impact assessments; or
5. Research in educational methods or tests.