2010 Intramural Grants Program March 8, 2011
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The Auburn University Intramural Grants Program for 2011 offers four levels of funding for faculty research and scholarship initiatives, totaling over $2.6 million. Level 1 provides $2,000 for seed proposals, while Level 2 supports interdisciplinary efforts with $3,000. Levels 3 and 4 target developmental research and interdisciplinary equipment proposals, offering $25,000 to $75,000. With a substantial increase in funding compared to previous years, the Office of the Vice President for Research (OVPR) aims to enhance scholarly activities and bolster collaboration across departments and colleges.
2010 Intramural Grants Program March 8, 2011
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2010 Intramural Grants Program March 8, 2011
Auburn University Intramural Grants Program • Four levels of competition (OVPR contribution): • Level 1 – Seed Research/Scholarship Proposals ($2000) • Individual investigator driven projects working on a new research program or scholarly initiative. • Level 2 – Exploratory Interdisciplinary Research/Scholarship Proposals ($3000) Faculty from at least two departments/schools/ colleges working on a new research program or scholarly initiative. • Level 3 – Developmental Interdisciplinary Research/Scholarship Proposals($25,000-$75,000) Faculty from at least two schools/colleges working on a new research program or scholarly initiative. • Level 4 – Interdisciplinary Equipment Proposals ($25,000-$75,000)Faculty from at least two schools/colleges must demonstrate need.
Auburn University Intramural Grants Program • The four previous mechanisms of support amounted to approximately $280,000 from the OVPR annually. • For the inaugural year, the OVPR has already allocated $1,355,361 (through 3/8/11). • With required matching support outlined in the call – the total funding for scholarly efforts of faculty is currently $2,642,394.
Auburn University Intramural Grants Program • Four levels of competition (OVPR contribution): • Level 1 – Seed Research/Scholarship Proposals • 19 funded ($73,358) • Level 2 – Exploratory Interdisciplinary Research/Scholarship • 12 funded ($79,330) • Level 3 – Developmental Interdisciplinary Research/Scholarship • 16 funded ($1,586,405; through 3/8/2011) • Level 4 – Interdisciplinary Equipment Proposals • 8 funded ($903,301)
Auburn University Intramural Grants Program • The OVPR has used its share of indirect cost recovery, and consolidation of internal efforts to reinvest in faculty. • It is envisioned that the investment will be leveraged to grow research and creative scholarship at Auburn University. • We are excited at the opportunity to support our faculty!