COE Faculty Research Funding – EVALUATION OF PROPOSALS
The goal of this grants program is the development and maintenance of excellence in the overall research-dev program of the college. Thus, while the quality and significance of the work proposed are of paramount importance, special consideration will also be given to other factors relevant to the college. For example, proposals from junior faculty in the earliest stages of their scholarly development will generally receive higher priority than those of junior faculty who have established programs, consistent with the “seed money” concept of these grants. “Pilot studies” opening a new area of research-dev will have an advantage over proposals to continue an already well-developed program. Similarly, a proposal in a field where extramural support is very limited may receive a degree of preference. Where such factors are relevant, the proposal must make them clear. See table below for major points reviewers will consider.
EVALUATION OF PROPOSALS
Major points reviewers will consider:
| Significance: | |
| Factor | Score |
| a. Is the importance of the project within its field made clear? | |
| b. Will successful completion of the project have an impact upon the field? | |
| c. Is the project significant to the development of a program of scholarly activity by the proposers? | |
| Project Design: | |
| Factor | Score |
| a. Are the objectives clearly defined, and is the basic question to be answered clearly identified? | |
| b. Do the proposers have the necessary background and expertise? (an abbreviated vita should be attached) | |
| c. Are project activities well planned, and do they realistically fall within an appropriate timetable? | |
| Budget: | |
| Factor | Score |
| a. Have all requested items been justified? | |
| b. Is the amount requested reasonable and consistent with the total funding available to this grant program? | |
| c. If support for graduate students is requested, is it clear that their activities are essential to the proposer’s research-dev program? | |
| Appropriateness to this Program: | |
| Factor | Score |
| a. Is the proposal consistent with the “seed money/Pilot” concept, which gives junior faculty an opportunity to establish themselves and initiate new programs of research-dev and senior faculty funding for pilot projects? | |
| b. Will the proposed project lead to further funding from external sources if continued support is needed and normally available in this area of research-dev? | |
| Overall Assessment: | |
| Factor | Score |
| Overall, how would you rate this proposal? | |
| Do you recommend funding this proposal? | __yes __ no |