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IGNITE Grant Guidelines

Investing in Growth, Novelty, Innovation, Transformation, and Excellence

2026/2027

The College of Health Sciences and Professions (CHSP) has two internal mechanisms to advance research, innovation, and education through the IGNITE Grants.

The two mechanisms include:

  1. Scholarship of Teaching and Learning
  2. Research Microgrant
Scholarship of Teaching and LearningResearch Microgrant
Purpose: To foster innovative and rigorous exploration of pedagogical approaches, techniques, or environments relevant to preparing students to work in healthcare professions. Focus on documentation and analysis of student outcomes.Purpose: To provide a small amount of money to get a new research idea off the ground. This could be used for pilot studies, feasibility studies, or to gather preliminary data.

PI Eligibility:

Full-time CHSP faculty members with research expectations in workload who have not received funding through the individual pathway for two years. For example, someone may receive a microgrant in one academic year and be eligible for the Scholarship of Teaching and Learning grant the following year but would not be eligible for the microgrant.

Funding Level:

Up to two (2) grants up to $8,000 each for meritorious proposals.

Funding Level:

Four grants up to $1,000

Award Period:

June 1, 2027- May 31, 2028. No extensions. All expenses must be posted by May 31, 2028.

Award Period:

June 1, 2027- May 31, 2028. No extensions. All expenses must be posted by May 31, 2028.

Deliverables:

  1. A peer-reviewed publication
  2. A workshop or seminar presented to CHSP following the year of the award
  3. Presentation at the state of the college following the year of the award

Deliverables:

  1. A peer-reviewed publication

    AND/OR

  2. Submission of an extramural grant for an amount greater than this award (>$1,000)

Review process:

All applications will be reviewed by the CHSP College Curriculum Committee.

Review process:

All applications will be reviewed by the CHSP Research Council.

Requirements:

Recipients must submit a written final report by November 30 following the grant termination date. The final report is a summary of the project’s accomplishments

Application: Complete an online application at 2026/2027 CHSP IGNITE TLC Faculty Research Grant

Due Date: March 5, 2027

Application: Complete an online application at 2026/2027 CHSP IGNITE Faculty Microgrant Research Grant

Due Date: March 5, 2027

Application Requirements:

Cover Page, Research Plan, Budget, Key Personnel, and Biosketch

  1. Project Summary/Abstract  (30 lines of text)
  2. Research Strategy (6 pages)
    1. Specific Aims
    2. Significance
    3. Innovation
    4. Approach
    5. Timeline
    6. Outcomes and Future Directions
  3. Bibliography (1 page)

Application Requirements:

Cover Page, Research Plan, Budget, Key Personnel, and Biosketch

  1. Project Summary/Abstract  (30 lines of text)
  2. Research Strategy (2 pages)
    1. Specific Aims
    2. Significance & Innovation
    3. Approach
    4. Timeline
    5. Future Directions
  3. Bibliography (1 page)

Other Information:

  • All applications will be reviewed and ranked using a standard rubric.
  • Applications not funded will receive written feedback and guidance on ways to improve the applications.
  • The CHSP College Curriculum Committee/Research Council will make their recommendations to the CHSP Dean and may make recommendations on budget revisions.
  • Faculty can only be PI on one submission.