Tenured or tenure-track faculty members can apply for up to $400 to cover expenses for research or scholarship. Funds may be applied toward books, research supplies or materials, travel expenses, payments to study participants, or to cover other research expenses. No funding will be provided for expenses that have already been incurred. Additionally, funds may not be used to pay stipends or for iPads or iPhones. However, one-time expenditures for software purchases are eligible.  

Deadline:  Requests approved on a rolling basis

To apply: Please fill out the application form 

Subject line: Research Expense Funds

Description: Briefly describe your project (up to 250 words) indicating how the requested funds will enhance your scholarly work. Indicate the amount requested, the planned use of funds, and when the funding is needed. List any other funding sources that may be supporting the expenditure.

Funds are subject to availability: While all requests will be considered, preference will be given to requests that relate to grant-seeking and/or implementing grant-funded projects. Applicants may wish to consider other faculty development opportunities to fund technology needs. Funds do not roll over from year to year. 

To request expense refund: Please fill out the research reimbursement request form.