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The Shearman Grant Program
Purpose
The Shearman Research Initiative Fund provides financial support (seed money) for faculty efforts to conduct pilot studies or pursue creative expression. Higher priority for funding will go to a proposal that truly involves a "research initiative". These funds should be used in such a way that will encourage scholarly activities above and beyond what the grant is funding. Project Investigators selected to receive support will be designated Shearman Research Fellows.
Administration
Proposals are submitted to the Office of Research Services and reviewed by the Peer Review Committee, which is composed of one faculty member from each academic College and the Library. Faculty selected to serve on the 2006-2007 Shearman Research Initiative Peer Review Committee are as follows:
- Ms. Janet Woolman, Committee Chair (non-voting) (ext 5125)
- Ms. Jeannie D. Robertson (non-voting) (ext 5124)
- Dr. Ed Walker, College of Business (ext 5568)
- Dr. Carl Bartling, College of Education (ext 5464)
- Dr. Richard Robinson, College of Engineering & Technology (ext 5250)
- Mr. Larry Schuh, College of Liberal Arts (ext 5049)
- Dr. Ann Warner, College of Nursing (ext 5831)
- Dr. Mark Delaney, College of Science (ext 5956)
- Pati Threatt, Library (ext 5731)
Eligibility
Eligible participants are those who hold full-time faculty appointments. Only one proposal per P.I. will be considered by the committee. Peer Review Committee members may not submit proposals.
Use of Funds
The use of funds is generally unrestricted as long as it is directly related to research or creative expression. Due to limited funding, computer equipment is not normally funded. The committee recommends the following guidelines.
- Salaries for PIs or faculty are not allowed (NO Exceptions);
- No funding to support activities normally supported by academic departments;
- Including students in the project is encouraged;
- Travel to conferences will be eligible for funding, especially if a faculty member is invited as a presenter.
Irrespective of those guidelines, all proposals submitted will be considered by the committee.
Submission Process (for the 2008-2009 fiscal year)
Proposals must be received by the Office of Research Services by 4:00 p.m. on Friday, February 8, 2008. Only one copy of the complete proposal is needed. Proposals must be signed by the appropriate Department Heads and Deans. For additional information, contact Jeannie Robertson at Research Services, Room 110 Kaufman Hall, Box 90655, 475-5124.
To download the 2007-08 proposal guidelines.
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