URFO Small Awards Program
The URFO Small Awards Program provides a one time grant up to $1,000 per academic
year to tenured and tenure-track faculty members to support research and scholarship
activities.Ìý The Program provides limited funds when other sources of funds, such
as faculty start-up funds, departmental funds, grant funds, areÌýnot available. Funds are expected to be expended within six months of the award start
date. A total of $20,000 is expected to support this program for the following academic
year.Ìý
Deadline
Accepted any time.
Eligibility
SeeÌýGeneral Guidelines
- All tenured and tenure-track faculty
- Request must be for future, not past activity
Examples of Activities Eligible for Support
- Assistance in bringing a visiting scholar to campus to discuss research or research collaboration
- Support for a small research conference or workshop to be held at the University of Toledo
- Support to purchase a database or other materials needed for a research project
- Travel support for specialized archival research
Examples of Activities NOT Eligible for Support
- Page charges for an article or manuscript
- Travel to a conference
- Purchase of office furniture and supplies
- Food and beverages - with exception of a research conference or workshop of 20 attendees or greater
- Alcoholic beverages; clothing and personal items
- Laptop computers, tablets or handheld electronic devices;
Submission Requirements
SeeÌýGeneral GuidelinesÌýfor more information. Proposals must be submitted throughÌýÌýseeÌýInfoEd Help PageÌýfor step-by-step instructions.Ìý