Funding Resources
The Office of the Vice President for Research and Creative Activity oversees several Internal Award program to support the research, scholarship and creative activity of faculty, staff and students.
INTERNAL SOURCES INCLUDE:
Ohio University Research Committee (OURC)/Baker FundNew For FY23! Competitive awards of up to $15,000 provide seed money for faculty and staff to pursue research and creative activity projects that range in scope from initial stages to those that are near completion. NOTE: Proposals requesting $3,000 or less: (1) will not be subject to external review, unless deemed necessary by the Research Division; (2) must follow the guidelines but may use fewer pages; (3) will have a faster review process. Two review cycles in fall and spring. |
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DEADLINE |
Thursday, Sept. 29, 2022, 4:00 pm and Thursday, Feb. 2, 2023, 4:00 pm | ||||||||||||||||||||||
WORKSHOPS |
In-person and Virtual, Tues. Aug. 30, 2:00-3:00 pm, Grosvenor 209 or Click here to join the meeting and Wed. Aug. 31, 10:00-11:00 am (repeat) , Click here to join the meeting In-person and Virtual, Thurs. Nov. 17, 11:00 am-12:00 pm, Grosvenor 209 or Click here to join the meeting and Fri. Nov. 18, 2:00-3:00 pm (repeat), Click here to join the meeting |
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GUIDELINES |
[ Word or PDF ] | cover page [Word] | checklist [Word] Example proposals: Arts and Humanities 1 Arts and Humanities 2 Life and Biomedical Sciences 1 Life and Biomedical Sciences 2 Physical Sciences and Engineering 1 Physical Sciences and Engineering 2 Social and Behavioral Sciences 1 Social and Behavioral Sciences 2 NOTE: These are examples only. Applicants must ensure that their proposals are compliant with current guidelines. |
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CONTACT |
Carma West, westc@ohio.edu | ||||||||||||||||||||||
OURC/Baker Discretionary FundSmall awards of up to $500 for research, scholarship, and creative activity are available upon application and approval by the current OURC Chair. |
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DEADLINE |
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CONTACT |
Carma West, westc@ohio.edu | ||||||||||||||||||||||
Presidential Research ScholarsCompetitive awards of $3,000 to recognize faculty excellence in research, scholarship, and creative activity. This program is targeted to scholars who have garnered national and international reputations within their respective fields and who demonstrate clear promise for continued, significant productivity in their research/creative activity. For FY 2023-24, applications will be solicited for (1) Social and Behavioral Sciences and (2) Physical Sciences and Engineering For FY 2024-25, applications will be solicited for (1) Arts and Humanities and (2) Life and Biomedical Sciences. |
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DEADLINES |
Thursday, April 20, 2023, 4:00 pm (nominations); Thursday, June 15, 2023, 4:00 pm (applications)
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GUIDELINES |
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CONTACT |
Roxanne Male'-Brune, male-bru@ohio.edu | ||||||||||||||||||||||
Student Enhancement AwardsCompetitive awards to support undergraduate, graduate, and medical student research, scholarship, and creative activities. Awards of up to $6,000 to support research and travel to attend a professional meeting to present results. One review cycle in spring. NEW! Requirements for mentor letters have been updated. Dept Chair signature required on cover page. |
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DEADLINE |
Thursday, Jan. 25, 2024, 4:00 pm |
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WORKSHOPS |
In-person and Virtual, Wednesday, Nov. 1, 2023, 4:30-5:30 pm (repeat session), 209 Grosvenor or Click here to join the meeting |
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GUIDELINESEXAMPLE
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[Word or PDF] Example proposals: Arts and Humanities Life and Biomedical Sciences UG Life and Biomedical Sciences G Physical Sciences and Engineering Social and Behavioral Sciences |
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CONTACT |
Roxanne Male'-Brune, male-bru@ohio.edu | ||||||||||||||||||||||
Provost Undergraduate Research FundSmall awards of up to $1,500 to fund research and creative activity conducted by undergraduates. |
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DEADLINE |
Thursday, Oct. 5, 2023, 4:00 pm |
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WORKSHOPS |
In-person and Virtual, Thursday, Sept. 7, 2023, 11:00-12:00 noon, 209 Grosvenor or Click here to join the meeting Click here for recording of Sept. 8, 2021 workshop. |
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GUIDELINESEXAMPLE
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[Word or PDF ]
Example proposals: Arts and Humanities Life and Biomedical Sciences Physical Sciences and Engineering Social and Behavioral Sciences |
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CONTACT |
Roxanne Male'-Brune, male-bru@ohio.edu |
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CRSCA Discretionary FundSmall awards of up to $500 to fund unique opportunities or emergencies for undergraduate, graduate and medical student research, scholarship, and creative activity. We anticipate funding 3-4 proposals on a first-come, first serve basis. |
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DEADLINE |
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CONTACT |
Roxanne Male'-Brune, male-bru@ohio.edu | ||||||||||||||||||||||
Ohio University Undergraduate Travel FundSmall awards of up to $500 for travel assistance for undergraduate students presenting their research or creative work at conference or other venue for presentation. For FY23, funding can be used for registration fees for virtual conferences, performances and exhibits. |
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DEADLINE |
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CONTACT |
Carma West, westc@ohio.edu | ||||||||||||||||||||||
John J. Kopchick AwardsThree funds were established by a generous gift provided by John J. Kopchick, PhD, Goll-Ohio Eminent Scholar and Distinguished Professor of Molecular Biology and Char Kopchick, Assistant Dean of Students.
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1804 FundThe Fund was established by the Ohio University Foundation to support the University's core mission of maintaining, strengthening, and enhancing a learning-centered community. The Fund promotes collaboration among units. The Fund focuses its support through two fund categories:
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DEADLINES |
Feb 15: Deadline for preliminary discussion with Dean University college of Vice President for Research & Creative Activity 4:00 pm, Mar. 15: Proposal submission due |
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WORKSHOPS |
In-person and Virtual. Thursday, Dec. 8, 11:00-12:00 noon; Click here to join the meeting and Friday, Jan. 20, 10:00-11:00 am, Click here to join the meeting (repeat) Note: attending these workshop is optional and is not a substitute for meeting with the VP Research and Creative Activity or Dean of University College. |
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GUIDELINES |
Click for guidelines [PDF], checklist [Word or PDF], or cover page [Word or PDF]. | ||||||||||||||||||||||
CONTACT |
David Nguyen, Dean of University College, nguyend4@ohio.edu for Undergraduate Learning 1804 proposals.
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Konneker FundThis fund supports innovative, high-impact initiatives designed to advance undergraduate learning and research and graduate education. Applicants may request $50,000 for two years or $100,000 overall. Faculty and staff are eligible to submit proposals; collaborative projects are strongly encouraged. |
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DEADLINES |
Feb 15: Deadline for preliminary discussion with Dean University college of Vice President for Research & Creative Activity 4:00 pm, Mar. 15: Proposal submission due |
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WORKSHOPS |
In-person and Virtual. Thursday, Jan. 12, 4:00-5:00 pm; Click here to join the meeting and Friday, Jan.13, 10:00-11:00 am, Click here to join the meeting (repeat) Note: attending these workshop is optional and is not a substitute for meeting with the Dean of University College. |
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CONTACT |
David Nguyen, Dean of University College, nguyend4@ohio.edu | ||||||||||||||||||||||
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Faculty Research Support ProgramFunds publication fees ($600 for journal articles and $1,000 for books), travel to a sponsor to secure research funding ($1,500), emergency equipment repair/replacement ($1,000), and on-campus conferences ($1,000). |
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DEADLINE |
Open | ||||||||||||||||||||||
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CONTACT |
Roxanne Male'-Brune, male-bru@ohio.edu | ||||||||||||||||||||||
Research IncentiveA portion of the recovered Facilities & Administrative Costs (indirect costs) is allocated to the investigator(s), department/school chair(s), dean(s) and/or affiliated center or institute to support research. Distribution is made monthly based on expenditure of eligible restricted account funds. For more information, visit: Research Incentive Distribution - B07 | Ohio University |
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CONTACT |
ORSP Service Center, (740)597-6777, orsp@ohio.edu |
SOURCES MANAGED BY THE RESEARCH DIVISION FOR THE OHIO SPACE GRANT CONSORTIUM
INFORMATION WILL BE UPDATED BY DECEMBER 2022
UG STEM Scholarships
Scholarship funding ($3,500) for undergraduate students working with faculty mentor on research in direct alignment with one of four NASA Mission directorates: Aeronautics Research Mission Directorate (ARMD); Human Exploration and Operations Mission Directorate (HEOMD); Science Mission Directorate (SMD); Space Technology Mission Directorate (STMD). Ohio University can make up to 3 awards.
Eligibility: student must be US Citizen; full-time junior or senior students, during the year following the application. Women, underrepresented minorities, and persons with disabilities are encouraged to apply.
Deadline: March 1: submit Scholarship application package to male-bru@ohio.edu; awards are made by Ohio University.
Guidelines: http://osgc.org/scholarship/
OSGC Fellowship - Revised for 2023!
Fellowship funding ($20,000, split over 2 semesters) for Master's* students working with faculty mentor on research in direct alignment with one of four NASA Mission directorates: Aeronautics Research Mission Directorate (ARMD); Human Exploration and Operations Mission Directorate (HEOMD); Science Mission Directorate (SMD); Space Technology Mission Directorate (STMD).
Eligibility: student must be US Citizen; full-time Master's* students, during the year following the application. Women, underrepresented minorities, and persons with disabilities are encouraged to apply.
*Masters students can be incoming masters and existing 1st year students.
Deadline: Feb 1: submit Scholarship application package to male-bru@ohio.edu. Proposals are sent to OSGC for selection.
Guidelines: http://osgc.org/fellowship/
Education Scholarships (UG and Grad)
Scholarship funding ($2,000) for undergraduate or graduate students willing to plan and conduct an educational project or activity under the guidance and approval of a campus advisor/mentor incorporating NASA educational materials into a K-12 lesson, series of lessons, or activity highlighting the significant collections of available NASA educational materials
Eligibility: student must be US Citizen; full-time undergraduate and post-Baccalaureate students pursuing certification and licensure in Science, Mathematics, or Early Childhood Education, during the year following the application. Women, underrepresented minorities, and persons with disabilities are encouraged to apply.
Deadline: March 1: submit Scholarship application package to male-bru@ohio.edu; awards are made by Ohio University.
Guidelines: http://osgc.org/scholarship/
OSGC Student Innovative-Creative-Hands-on Project
Funding ($10,000) for hands-on undergraduate projects conducted under the guidance of a faculty member broadly in alignment with one of four NASA Mission directorates: Aeronautics Research Mission Directorate (ARMD); Human Exploration and Operations Mission Directorate (HEOMD); Science Mission Directorate (SMD); Space Technology Mission Directorate (STMD).
Eligibility: faculty member must be US Citizen; students must be US citizens if receiving OSGC funds; full-time undergraduate and post-Baccalaureate students pursuing certification and licensure in Science, Mathematics, or Early Childhood Education, during the year following the application. Women, underrepresented minorities, and persons with disabilities are encouraged to apply.
Deadline: open: submit Scholarship application package to OSGC and male-bru@ohio.edu; awards are made by OSGC
Guidelines: http://osgc.org/scholarship/
Faculty Research Initiation Grant Proposal
Funding ($10,000) for untenured faculty to support new, innovative research to provide pilot data for future grants, which is in alignment with one of four NASA Mission directorates: Aeronautics Research Mission Directorate (ARMD); Human Exploration and Operations Mission Directorate (HEOMD); Science Mission Directorate (SMD); Space Technology Mission Directorate (STMD).
Eligibility: faculty member must be US Citizen. Women, underrepresented minorities, and persons with disabilities are encouraged to apply.
Deadline: open: submit Scholarship application package to OSGC and male-bru@ohio.edu; awards are made by OSGC
Guidelines: http://osgc.org/researchgrants/
SOURCES MANAGED BY GRADUATE COLLEGE AND GRADUATE STUDENT SENATE
Graduate College-Graduate Student Senate Original Work GrantCompetitive awards to graduate students to conduct original research, scholarship or creative work. Semester deadlines. Maximum award $750. |
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Graduate College-Graduate Student Senate Travel ProgramWill support travel to present original work, as well as travel for professional development workshops and seminars. Proposal selected by lottery. Semester deadlines. The maximum award is $750. |
SOURCES MANAGED BY OTHER UNIVERSITY UNITS
Arts and Humanities Junior Faculty Endowment FundFunding to purchase critical, highly specialized, and/or expensive library resources needed for the research of Arts and Humanities tenure-track faculty during their early years of employment. Deadline: typically mid March, 2023 deadline not announced yet Guidelines: https://www.ohio.edu/library/services/faculty/research-support/humanities-endowment 1804 Special Library Endowment FundFunding to purchase materials outside the scope and limits of regular acquisitions. Funds are applied toward the purchase of specialized collections and individual items of rare or otherwise extraordinary value that support faculty and student research and learning. Deadline: typically mid-March, 2023 deadline not announced yet Guidelines: https://www.ohio.edu/library/services/faculty/research-support/1804-endowment Arts for Ohio Arts Partnership ProjectsFunds to develop and foster programs, projects and events that encourage intensive interdisciplinary practice and partnerships in the arts to reach new audiences and better integrate the arts into the social ans cultural fabric of the university. |
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DEADLINE |
May 30 (projects beginning Aug-Oct.); Sept. 30 (projects beginning Nov - Feb); Nov. 30 (projects beginning Mar - May); Mar 30 (projects beginning the following year). | ||||||||||
GUIDELINES |
Click for guidelines | ||||||||||
CONTACT |
artsforohio@ohio.edu | ||||||||||
Global Travel FundThe Global Travel Fund (GTF) supports international research, paper presentation and other international scholarly or creative activities of Tenure-track and Instructional faculty that are approved by the applicant's department or school and college. Up to $750 may be requested to support travel-related expenses for an international trip. Only one award can be received over a two-year period. For additional information, please visit Global Travel Fund | Ohio University.
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Sugar Bush FoundationThe Sugar Bush Foundation works with Ohio University and local communities to improve the quality of life in Appalachia Ohio by encouraging civic engagement and by fostering sustainable environmental and socioeconomic development. All projects must (1) involve sustainable development in the areas of environmental and socioeconomic development through education, implementation or practice; (2) involve an Ohio University unit that directly benefits from the project; (3)involve a registered tax-exempt charitable 501(c)(3) community partner; (4) be for start-up, research and/or program development (no capital projects); (5) be long-term (>12 month) and provide a high potential for self-sustaining in the future; and (6) benefit at least one of Ohio's 32 Appalachian counties. Undergraduate Experiential Learning Student AwardsThese awards are available to individual students on the Athens and Regional campuses to offset costs associated with participation in experiential learning opportunities. Students may apply for $100-1,000.
Undergraduate Experiential Learning Stewardship GrantFaculty and staff can apply for up to $5,000 to support new and expanded experiential learning opportunities for undergraduate students on the Athens and Regional campuses. Funds will be available to recipients for 365 days from the date of approval (April 14, 2023). Funding may be spent over a period of up to two years if a specific project calls for an extended timeline and approval is sought and given in advance.
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EXTERNAL SOURCES
Sources managed by ORAU:ORAU Events Sponsorship Program: Up to $4,000 to support an external speaker, conference or workshop with a focused theme or technology transfer/business plan competition. Criteria include: potential engagement of others, especially students; probability of long-term collaboration between ORAU partner institutions; new or enhanced collaborations (proposed partners have no strong ties); and well-defined outcomes. Ohio University can submit 1 application per cycle and receive 1 grant per fiscal year. Ohio University is eligible to submit an application Sept. 1, 2019. Pre-application: submit 1 page to male-bru@ohio.edu 45 days in advance of the external application deadline. If selected: application is due to ORAU Sept. 1 or March 1. contact: Roxanne Male'-Brune, male-bru@ohio.edu |
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PIVOTPivot is a comprehensive database for identifying funding opportunities, finding potential collaborators, and promoting your research and creative activities. https://pivot.proquest.com. To create an account, access Pivot from Ohio University's IP range and use your "@ohio.edu" email address. You can then access Pivot from anywhere. Questions about the use of these subscription resources may be addressed to gomezm@ohio.edu. |
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