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OURC/Baker Discretionary Fund is sponsored by Ohio University Research Council (OURC). This fund awards grants to faculty and staff for unique opportunities and emergencies related to research, scholarship, and creative works and activities.
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Research Council (OURC) Baker Discretionary Fund | Ohio University Research Council (OURC) Baker Discretionary Fund Proposal Deadline: Open, until funds are exhausted for the year. Ohio University is committed to research, scholarship, and creative works and activities. Through the OURC/Baker Discretionary Fund, the funds are awarded to faculty and staff for unique opportunities and emergencies.
OURC/Baker Discretionary funds are very limited, approximately $2,000 per year; therefore, it is imperative that, when possible, funding should be sought through the competitive awards programs, including the OURC/Baker Fund and 1804 Fund. This fund is for projects that are unique opportunities or emergencies. It is imperative that the applicant address this criterion in the proposal.
Faculty and administrative staff on all Ohio University campuses are eligible to submit proposals in any field of study. OURC/Baker discretionary awards are primarily for tenure track faculty and benefits-eligible, permanent administrative staff. Grants to non-tenure track faculty will be considered in exceptional cases.
Contact Carma West for approval prior to submission of the proposal. Students are not eligible for OURC/Baker discretionary funds. Only those projects that are unique opportunities or emergencies qualify for funding.
The concept of uniqueness should be contextualized to the novelty of the project itself relative to the applicant’s field. It is incumbent upon the applicant to present an argument that funding is needed immediately for a project that cannot be delayed, and therefore funding cannot be pursued through the competitive awards processes. Due to the limited funds available, an individual may only receive funding once every two years.
Requests for project support during a faculty fellowship leave are allowed.
The following types of projects are not eligible for OURC/Baker discretionary funding: Those related primarily to teaching, personal or professional development, administrative functioning, the advanced degree program of the applicant, curriculum development, instructional equipment purchases, or furthering an administrative function of a department, college, or other University unit.
Funding is to support in-process research and creative activities. Travel support for attendance at conferences, short courses, and symposia or final project dissemination is not allowed. Review and Evaluation/Selection Criteria Proposals will be reviewed by representatives from the Research Division and in consultation with the Ohio University Research Council Chair.
Proposal Preparation Guidelines Prepare a brief summary of the project.
The proposal must include: a brief description of the project, including the scope and projected outcomes; a rationale about how the project presents a unique opportunity for the applicant or is an emergency; a proposed budget, with budget breakdown and justification (see below for additional guidance on the budget); and an email verifying that matching funds have been secured.
NOTE: It is imperative that applicants ensure that all projects are designed such that (1) the project methodology complies with all current restrictions and (2) that the project can feasibly be concluded within a year. Applicants with concerns should contact Carma West , prior to submission.
OURC/Baker Discretionary awards are limited to $500, and applicants are required to secure 1:1 matching funds from the department/school and/or College and/or Center/Institute prior to proposal submission. This section should include the budget breakdown by line items, total budget request amount, sources of matching funds (if applicable), and budget justification.
Funds may be requested for student wages, equipment, supplies, travel, and other bona-fide project expenses. Travel support for attendance at conferences, short courses, and symposia is not allowed. Email the proposal to Carma West .
Based on current listing details, eligibility includes: Tenure-track faculty and permanent benefits-eligible administrative staff on all Ohio University campuses; non-tenure track faculty considered in exceptional cases. Applicants should confirm final requirements in the official notice before submission.
Current published award information indicates Up to $500 Always verify allowable costs, matching requirements, and funding caps directly in the sponsor documentation.
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Improving Undergraduate STEM Education: Education & Human Resources (IUSE: EHR) Program is sponsored by National Science Foundation (NSF). This program promotes novel, creative, and transformative approaches to generating and using new knowledge about STEM teaching and learning to improve STEM education for undergraduate students. It supports projects that bring recent advances in STEM knowledge into undergraduate education, adapt, improve, and incorporate evidence-based practices, and lay the groundwork for institutional improvement in STEM education. Professional development for instructors to ensure adoption of new and effective pedagogical techniques is a potential topic of interest.
The National Leadership Grants for Libraries Program (NLG-L) supports projects that address critical needs of the library and archives fields and have the potential to advance practice and strengthen library and archival services for the American public. Successful proposals will generate results such as new models, tools, research findings, services, practices, and/or alliances that can be widely used, adapted, scaled, or replicated to extend and leverage the benefits of federal investment. Applications to IMLS should both advance knowledge and understanding and ensure that the federal investment made generates benefits to society. Specifically, the goals for this program are to generate projects of far-reaching impact that: • Build the workforce and institutional capacity for managing the national information infrastructure and serving the information and education needs of the public. • Build the capacity of libraries and archives to lead and contribute to efforts that improve community well-being and strengthen civic engagement. • Improve the ability of libraries and archives to provide broad access to and use of information and collections with emphasis on collaboration to avoid duplication and maximize reach. • Strengthen the ability of libraries to provide services to affected communities in the event of an emergency or disaster. • Strengthen the ability of libraries, archives, and museums to work collaboratively for the benefit of the communities they serve. Throughout its work, IMLS places importance on diversity, equity, and inclusion. This may be reflected in an IMLS-funded project in a wide range of ways, including efforts to serve individuals of diverse geographic, cultural, and socioeconomic backgrounds; individuals with disabilities; individuals with limited functional literacy or information skills; individuals having difficulty using a library or museum; and underserved urban and rural communities, including children from families with incomes below the poverty line. Application Process: The application process for the NLG-L program has two phases; applicants must begin by applying for Phase I. For Phase I, all applicants must submit Preliminary Proposals by the September 20th deadline listed for this Notice of Funding Opportunity. For Phase II, only selected applicants will be invited to submit Full Proposals, and only those Invited Full Proposals will be considered for funding. Invited Full Proposals will be due March 20, 2024. Funding Opportunity Number: NLG-LIBRARIES-FY24. Assistance Listing: 45.312. Funding Instrument: G. Category: AR,HU. Award Amount: $50K – $1M per award.
The California Department of Education (CDE) Early Education Division is making approximately .7 million available to expand California State Preschool Program (CSPP) services statewide, appropriated under the 2021 Budget Act. Eligible applicants are local educational agencies (LEAs), including school districts, county offices of education, community college districts, and direct-funded charter schools—both current CSPP contractors and new applicants. Funding supports full-day/full-year or part-day/part-year preschool services for income-eligible children beginning in FY 2024–25. Awards are allocated by county based on Local Planning Council priority areas and application scores, with redistribution provisions if county allocations are underutilized.