Scholarly Activity DatabaseResearch Fund (RF)
VIU has made a commitment to support scholarship and excellence in teaching through the establishment of the Research Fund (RF). The RF is intended to encourage research and other forms of faculty scholarship, based on the belief that faculty need to pursue various forms of scholarly and professional activity to remain effective educators and to provide useful learning opportunities for their students. It is recognized that working towards a healthy environment for scholarship at our institution will benefit students, faculty, and the community alike. The Research Fund is not intended to serve as a substitute for major grants from outside funding agencies. It is expected that monies from the RF will “seed” projects and provide greater opportunities for faculty to be successful in outside funding competitions. The RF is administered by the VIU Research Awards Committee.
Next Application Deadline: Monday, March 5, 2012, 4:00 p.m.
Documents and Forms
- Institutional Signature Sheet (required for all grant applications)
- Terms of Reference (for details on both grants - RF and CBG)
- Budget Cash Flow Spreadsheet
- Final Report Template (For Research Fund)
Funding Source and Amounts
Research Fund (see pages 1 - 9 of the Terms of Reference): Individual grants of $1,000 to $4,000, with the possibility of larger grants depending on project and availability of funding. Total funds available for the Spring 2012 competition is approximately $50,000.
For a listing of all recent awards, see the Internal Research Grants & Awards web page.
Eligibility
All Regular VIUFA and BCGEU faculty.
Types of Projects & Example of Successful Proposals
Research projects and scholarly activity and their associated costs. This does not include travel to conferences, release time, or normal professional development activities for which funding is available from other sources.
Examples of Successful Proposals:
Kate Braid
Project Title: "The Glenn
Gould Poems"
Date of Submission: November 17, 2003
Project Title: "Rapid Measurement
of Dis-Infection By-Products in Drinking Water"
Date of Submission: November 15, 2002
Past research Research Fund reports are available for viewing by all VIU employees on VIU's Archiving System. Following is the direct link https://isweb.viu.ca/comm_viewer/main.asp?comm_filter=A_61
Application Process & Deadlines
No official application form. See the VIURAC Terms of Reference for application instructions. Applicants are strongly encouraged to seek funding through the Work Op Program for the employment of students and to use Research Award funds as a top-up mechanism only. All applications must be submitted both as a hardcopy, signed by the Dean of the appropriate Faculty, and a digital copy submitted to Lyn Johnson, Building 305 Room 446. An Institutional Signature Sheet must accompany all applications.
Accountability Required from Successful Applicants
Purchase orders, original receipts, travel advances, and expense claims must be signed by the appropriate Dean or Vice-President. Funds are to be used for the sole purpose of the project for which funding was granted. Remaining funds are returned to VIURAC for re-allocation during the next competition.
A report (1-3 pages), summarizing research/scholarly activity and the results accomplished, is due by the end of the one-year project term and can be submitted via email to Lyn Johnson.
- Final Report Template (For Research Fund)
For Questions or Concerns Please Contact
Lyn Johnson or any VIURAC Member.