School-Specific Grants
The University provides robust support for teaching, scholarship, and creative work. Faculty seeking resources to support this work are encouraged to first follow their home school’s processes for requests. Through their school, faculty can access resources for a range of professional activities, from invited guest lectures to conference travel to course-related materials. Each school has different processes for accessing these resources, so please follow the link to your school below to learn more.
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School of Arts & Sciences
Research Grants (A&S)
Funding Source: A&S Faculty Research Committee
Eligibility: full-time A&S tenure-line or tenure faculty
Amount: Up to $6,000
Application Process: Submit online application
Timeline: Deadlines are announced early each semester.
Link: Overview with link to application
Faculty Summer Research Fellowships (A&S)
Funding Source: A&S Faculty Research Committee
Eligibility: full-time A&S tenure-line or tenure faculty help focus on research/creative projects over the summer
Amount: $3,000 for 5 weeks; $6,000 for 10 weeks.
Application Process: Submit online application
Timeline: Deadlines are announced early each semester.
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One-time Funding Request (A&S)
Funding Source: BPRC (Budget, Priorities, and Resources Committee)
Eligibility: funding to address one-time needs not covered by other funding
Amount: Over $5,000
Application Process:
Timeline: Deadlines are announced early each semester.
Link:
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Jepson School of Leadership Studies
Direct Cost Research Grant
Funding Source: Jepson School of Leadership Studies
Eligibility: Full-time Jepson faculty. For research-related expenses that exceed Professional Development funds
Amount: n/a
Application Process: Apply to Dean and Director of Budgets & Operations
Timeline: First day of academic year in which funds are to be used OR Jan. 31 for summer projects
Link: Guidelines
Jepson International Research Grant
Funding Source: Jepson School of Leadership Studies
Eligibility: full-time, tenure-track, or tenured Jepson faculty. To reimburse expenses incurred during prolonged research in international venues.
Amount: Up to $5,000
Application Process: Apply to Dean and Director of Budgets & Operations
Timeline: First day of academic year in which funds are to be used OR Jan. 31 for summer projects
Link: Guidelines
Jepson Promise Grant
Funding Source: Jepson School of Leadership Studies
Eligibility: Jepson faculty. For initiatives with students that align with the Richmond Promise.
Amount: Up to $1,000
Application Process: Apply to Dean and Director of Budgets & Operations
Timeline: Rolling
Link: Guidelines
Jepson Summer Research Grant/Fellowship
Funding Source: Jepson School of Leadership Studies
Eligibility: full-time, tenure-track, or tenured Jepson Faculty not employed full-time in summer
Amount: Up to $5000
Application Process: Apply to Dean and Director of Budgets & Operations
Timeline: April 15
Link: Guidelines
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Robins School of Business
Research Grants (RBS)
Funding Source: Robins School Research Committee
Eligibility: RBS faculty members
Amount: determined based on the request
Application Process: Contact chair of Robins School Research Committee
Timeline: Summer Research Grants – typically Feb 1; Research Support – ongoing cycle with no specific deadlines
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Richmond School of Law
Additional Travel Funds (Law)
Funding Source: School of Law
Eligibility: for faculty travel that exceeds $4000 professional development fund
Amount: n/a
Application Process: Complete online form
Timeline: Rolling
Link: Online form
Writer’s Grants (Law)
Funding Source: School of Law
Eligibility: for research projects
Amount: n/a
Application Process: Dean sends email each spring
Timeline: Spring semester
Link: See Law Faculty Guide