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Faculty Development Grant

Faculty Development Grants are available for faculty through the Faculty Development Committee. The grants are not intended to support basic research. Grant proposals for basic research should be submitted to the Graduate School. Faculty Development Grants are intended to help faculty who are developing scholarly, creative, and research projects that will eventually lead to substantial results such as peer-reviewed publication, creative and performative works, external funding, or usable products.

Frequently Asked Questions

  Open Close Decision Letter Issued
Fall September 10th October 21st November 30th
Spring January 21st March 3rd April 10th

If the date falls on a weekend or a holiday, the due date will be the following business day.

Committee reviews October 22nd-November 10th / March 4th-March 25th

Fill Out the Application Form

A COMPLETED APPLICATION CONSISTS OF:

(1) the Faculty Development Grant Application Form
(2) If the applicant is attending a seminar or workshop, verification of their role (for example, a formal acceptance letter; the relevant page of conference program) must be documented. If the applicant has not received confirmation, an explanation must be provided. All awards, even if approved by the committee, will not be granted or paid until a confirmation document is received.

Funds will be allocated based on the following guidelines:

  • * Incomplete applications will not be accepted.
  • * Grants are competitive and awarded based on information provided in  the application.
  • * Confirmation will be sent to applicants via email acknowledging receipt of packet.
  • * The funds are limited to one award per faculty member each academic year.
  • * The maximum award will be $700. Less may be awarded.
  • * Funds are for full-time faculty only.
  • * Preference will be given to faculty who are developing tenure and promotion portfolios.
  • * Grants will be awarded twice a year. Once during the Fall semester and once during the Spring semester.
  • * Applications may be made after faculty have attended a conference or workshop.
  • * Funds must be expended and all travel vouchers processed by August 3rd. Failure to submit by deadline will result in loss of grant funding.
  • * Grant awards are application specific and cannot be transferred from one event/ location/purpose.
  • * Grant funds should be used to support conference attendance, including travel, and should not be used for office supplies.
  • * Grant awards are specific to the faculty member and are not to be used and/or transferred to pay third parties.
  • * Faculty receiving an award must attach a copy of their award letter when submitting their request for reimbursement. If the letter is not attached, the request will be returned to the faculty members.
  • * Once the application has been submitted, it cannot be edited or changed.

QUESTIONS AND CLARIFICATION REQUESTS:

Office of the Provost
provost@tamuc.edu 
Texas A&M University-Commerce
Commerce TX 75429

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