Faculty Research Grants
A page within Research & Sponsored Programs
UWL provides Faculty Research Grants on a competitive, peer-reviewed basis to eligible faculty and academic staff. The term "research" is meant to denote investigative activities--scholarly efforts to advance knowledge, increase skills, and improve understanding in any academic discipline. Proposals clearly designed to improve instruction on this campus will not be considered for funding. Scholarly projects taking place domestically or internationally are eligible for funding.
Deadline
Proposals must be submitted via the Canvas grant submission course by noon on the fourth Wednesday in October (next deadline: October 23, 2024 by noon).
Proposal Information
Review the Guidelines/Request for Proposals (RFP) for the full program requirements.
Submission Process:
- Self-enroll in the Faculty Research Grant submission course in Canvas.
- Email a copy of your application to your department chair and verify their approval.
- By the deadline, upload and submit all proposal materials in PDF format via Canvas. Each application component must be submitted as a separate assignment in Canvas:
- Cover Page & Abstract - Use the required template.
- Proposal Narrative, References, and Vitae Summary - Use the required template.
- Budget - Use the required template. This is a universal budget template. Not all categories listed are allowable for this grant. Refer to the guidelines/RFP for allowable expenses.
- Budget Justification - Use the required template.
- Scholarship Support Form
- Optional: Letter(s) of Support - Only allowed to document commitments of support required for completion of the project.
- For sabbatical projects only: Sabbatical Supplementary Information Form
- Follow the additional requirements outlined on the UWL Sabbatical Guidance website.
Questions?
Questions regarding the Faculty Research Grant program can be directed to the Office of Research & Sponsored Programs (ORSP) at 608.785.8040 or grants@uwlax.edu.
Resources
Sample Proposals
Samples below are from prior funding cycles and are intended to provide examples of how others have articulated their projects and justified expenses. Guidelines change over time, and so proposals below should not be used as templates. Refer to the current guidelines/RFP.
Sample Budget Justifications
Samples below are from prior funding cycles and are intended to provide examples of how others have articulated their projects and justified expenses. Guidelines change over time, and so proposals below should not be used as templates. Refer to the current guidelines/RFP.
Presentation Guidance
Following submission, applicants will be asked to present their research in a Zoom meeting with the Research & Grants Committee. Applicants will be notified via email to sign up online for an available slot. Presentations are limited to a total of 10 minutes, although the time slot is for 15 minutes. For the 10 minutes, presentations should be 5 or 6 minutes, leaving 4 to 5 minutes for questions and answers. Applicants should be prepared to briefly summarize the proposed project and answer specific questions posed by committee members. Refer to the Presentation Guidance document for content recommendations.
Informational Session
For information presented at the September 2024 informational session, contact Internal Grants Manager, Bryn Rouse.
Final Reports
A final report on project outcomes/accomplishments using the Faculty Research Grant Final Report Form must be emailed to ORSP (grants@uwlax.edu) and is due by August 31 in the year the project is completed. For example, the final report for a grant funded July 1, 2025 – June 30, 2026, would be due August 31, 2026. This allows approximately 14 months for Faculty Research Grant projects to be completed. Failure to fulfill this obligation will make faculty ineligible for future research funds until such a report is submitted.