University Research Grants

The College of Education University Research Grant (URG) Program is governed by the associate dean for Research and the College Research Committee.

URG program guidelines

Learn about the grant categories, proposal formats, evaluation criteria, professional outcomes, and other topics to help you submit your application.

URG program timeline

• September 1, 2010: FY2011 URG funds available pending funding from the University.
• April 8, 2011: FY2012 Fellowship Applications due to department chairs.
• May 9, 2011: College Research Committee announces FY2012 Fellowship awards.
• September 1, 2011: FY2012 URG funds available pending funding from the University.
• October 1, 2011 and October 1, 2012: Professional Outcome reports for FY2010 funded URG projects are due to the College.
• October 1, 2012 and October 1, 2013: Professional Outcome reports for FY2011 funded URG projects are due to the College.

May be submitted throughout the fall and spring semesters, pending available funds:

• New Faculty Mid-Year Research Fellowship Applications
• External Grant Development Applications
• Small Grant Applications

Apply for a URG grant

There are four primary types of awards offered under the University Research Grant (URG) program: Research Fellowship Awards, External Grant Awards, Small Grant Awards, and Research Travel Awards.

• URG Fellowship Application (Word)
• URG New Faculty Fellowship Application (Word)
• URG Small Grant Applications (pdf)
• URG External Grant Development Applications (pdf)
• Research Travel Award Applications