Available FDB Grants
New Course Grants
Course Revision Grants
Professional Enrichment Grants (PEG)
Grants for Redirection of Faculty
Faculty Growth Projects
Faculty Aides Program
Matthies Award
Faculty Research Fund Grants (Project Grants and Research Grants)
**NEW** Grant submissions via Sharepoint
Instructions for Sharepoint Submission
Sharepoint Submission
NEW COURSE GRANTS
The grant application will require the following:
- Written indication of approval from department chair.
- EPC approval if not a topics course
- The semester in which the course is scheduled to be taught
- A preliminary budget
- This grant is for a maximum of $500 per course.
- No more than $1000 for new course or course revision grants (combined) can be received by the same faculty member in a single year.
- Money can be requested for materials, books, registration fees and travel expenses for seminars.
- Capital equipment, course release and materials used in the classroom by students are NOT fundable.
- New faculty are not eligible to receive a new course grant for courses taught in their first year.
- Please submit grants directly to Sharepoint.
- Instructions for submitting grant proposals through sharepoint.
The FDB encourages faculty in the preparation of new courses that can be counted toward a Wittenberg degree. A new course is defined as a course that has never been taught at Wittenberg, or has not been taught for three years, and has not been taught by the applicant. Proposals may include requests of materials, books, registration fees and travel expenses for seminars, workshops, college or university courses in which the faculty member is enrolled. The Board will fund proposals for specific material and expenses to be used in independent study for new course preparation. Books, software, and similar materials are to be retained in the University if the faculty member leaves within 2 years of receiving the FDB Grant. The FDB in conjunction with department faculty member and the appropriate departmental chairperson will determine the most appropriate place to house the materials. Funds may not be used to purchase materials to be used in the classroom by students. Purchase of capital equipment will NOT be funded in total or in part. Proposals may not include replacement costs or released time. Because new faculty are assumed to bring expertise in the areas in which they were hired to teach, they are not eligible for new course grants for courses to be taught in their first year.
In the case of a new course proposal, the Board requires the following:
- Indication of Departmental approval
- EPC approval if not a topics course
- The semester in which the course is scheduled to be taught
- A preliminary budget
Maximum grant per new course is $500.00. Associate Members are eligible for the full award of New Course Grants. The funds must be spent and expense report filed with the FDB Office by the end of the first semester after the course is taught. This allows faculty to respond to course evaluations if funds remain. Final financial reporting should be completed as promptly as possible.
COURSE REVISION GRANTS
The grant application will require the following:
- Written indication of approval from department chair.
- Significant revision should be demonstrated.
- Preliminary itemized list of course materials to be purchased, with total greater or equal to requested amount
- This grant is for a maximum of $200 per course.
- No more than $1000 for new course or course revision grants (combined) can be received by the same faculty member in a single year.
- Money can be requested for materials, books, registration fees and travel expenses for seminars.
- Capital equipment, course release and materials used in the classroom by students are NOT fundable.
- Faculty in their first year many not apply for course revision grants unless they are revising a course they have already taught at Wittenberg.
Sample Course Revision proposal.
- Please submit grants directly to Sharepoint.
- Instructions for submitting grant proposals through sharepoint.
When a faculty member revises a Wittenberg course and money for professional materials is needed the FDB will review request for grants of funds up to $200. Associate Members are eligible for the full award of Course Revision Grants. The proposal to the Board must demonstrate that a significant revision is taking place. The deadlines for revisions are the same as those for new courses. Books, software and/or similar materials are to be retained in the University if the faculty member leaves within 2 years of receiving the FDB Grant. The Faculty Development Board in conjunction with the department faculty member and appropriate departmental chairperson will determine the most appropriate place to house the materials. Funds may not be used to purchase materials to be used in the classroom by students. Purchase of capital equipment will NOT be funded. Faculty in their first year many not apply for course revision grants unless they are revising a course they have already taught at Wittenberg. The funds must be spent and expense report filed with the FDB Office by the end of the first semester after the course is taught. This allows faculty to respond to course evaluations if funds remain. Final financial reporting should be completed as promptly as possible.
PROFESSIONAL ENRICHMENT GRANTS
The grant application will require the following:
All PEG proposals must be submitted using the electronic form provided by FDB. As indicated on the form, each proposal should include the following:
• Short summary of project
• Statement of objectives and how they will be achieved
• Beginning and ending dates of project or grant period
• Itemized budget, including total cost of project, even if this exceeds amount requested. The maximum award from FDB is $700.
• A copy of the acceptance letter for the meeting or workshop, or other documentation of participation (may be sent later if not available at time of application
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- Instructions for submitting grant proposals through sharepoint.
The funds in this category are designated to encourage faculty members to depend and broaden competence in their chosen fields and relate this competence more effectively in the classroom. The money available is to be spent primarily to improve the professional development of individuals as well as the teaching-learning process at Wittenberg. The Board will accept proposals for new methods for reaching students with special needs; attendance at institutes, seminars or workshops; and active participation in professional conferences (delivering papers, serving as chairperson, discussant, or officer in an international, national, regional, or state organization, etc). FDB EXCLUDES FROM THE PROFESSIONAL ENRICHMENT CATEGORIES MERE ATTENDANCE AT PROFESSIONAL CONFERENCES.
The Board has established the following priorities for Professional Enrichment Grants.
- Attendance at institutes, workshops, seminars
- Participation in professional meetings as described above.
Individual faculty members may apply for support as often as they wish toward an annual maximum of $700. After an individuals' grants have reached a total of $700, subsequent grants in that year, if approved, can be funded if funds remain at year's end. Associate members may receive a PEG each year in proportion to their teaching responsibilities for that year up to the maximum of the individual grant award, or they may accumulate their available funds over several years. For example a half-time associate member may receive a maximum of $350 per year of $700 every other year.
GRANTS FOR REDIRECTION OF FACULTY
The grant application will require the following:
- Summary of redirection plan.
- Statement of objectives for redirection plan.
- Projected beginning and ending dates of plan.
- Detailed description of plan including procedures to be followed for completion of plan.
- Itemized budget including total cost of plan even if this exceeds amount requested. For plans exceeding one year, the budget must indicate annual needs.
- Written recommendations of the department chairperson and/or appropriate dean.
- Written recommendation of the Provost.
- Funds are designed to aid in the transition of faculty to other departments or out of academe.
- Priority will be given for redirection that is consistent with university or departmental needs
- Any full time faculty members are eligible if moving to another department.
- Tenured faculty members are eligible for funds if moving out of academe.
Sample Redirection Proposal.
- Please submit grants directly to Sharepoint.
- Instructions for submitting grant proposals through sharepoint.
The funds available in this category are designated to retrain faculty members moving to another department or out of academe (only tenured faculty members will be considered for moving out of academe). It is also intended to assist tenured faculty who would like to leave the academic profession altogether. In a broader sense, redirection is designed to meet the needs of departments of the University at large which result from changing departmental student enrollment, retirement, or the high percentage of tenured faculty. The Board will seriously consider all proposals for redirection, but it will give priority to those which meet both a departmental or University need, as well as an individual's personal interest. It is for that reason that the guidelines include a statement to the effect that proposal for redirection must include the recommendations of the department chairperson(s), and the appropriate chief academic officer.
FACULTY GROWTH PROJECTS
The grant application will require the following:
- Summary of proposal
- Statement of objectives
- Projected beginning and ending dates
- Procedures to be followed for completion of project
- Itemized budget including total
- Description of method for evaluating and reporting progress/success of the project.
- Written evaluation from department chair
- Written evaluation from Provost
- Grants up to $3000 will be given to faculty members to significantly expand or update their educational training.
- Grants are for well defined projects associated with an organized program.
- The project may occur during leave of absence, sabbatical, etc.
- Only tenured faculty members are eligible for funds.
Sample Faculty Growth Project Proposal.
- Please submit grants directly to Sharepoint.
- Instructions for submitting grant proposals through sharepoint.
A grant for a Faculty Growth Project enables tenured faculty members to significantly expand or update their educational training. The grant would be for clearly identified projects associated with an organized program of study, completion of terminal degrees, post-doctoral studies, internships, fellowships, and self-directed programs of study and field work. The project may occur during a leave of absence, sabbatical leave, or summer. The project should be consistent with the goals of the individual's department and the University. Please note that not all Faculty Growth grants will be accepted for funding. They will be judged on professional merit to the University. Applications are due at the end of 5th week of the spring semester of the academic year prior to the projected beginning date of the project. The Board allocates funds for up to 1 grant to be awarded up to $3,000. Grant expenditures must occur in the fiscal year of the project (1 July - 30 June).
FACULTY AIDES PROGRAM
Grant application requires this form to be filled out.
- The grant gives selected students an opportunity to learn some of the personal problems and activities related to their major interest of study via close working association with a faculty professional and department in that major field.
- The program does NOT include the use of Faculty Aides for grading essay exams and term papers, proctoring exams, and leading class discussions.
- Secretarial work is NOT appropriate for an aide.
- Please submit grants directly to Sharepoint.
- Instructions for submitting grant proposals through sharepoint.
This program selects students of any rank (freshman, sophomore, junior, senior) who are on work grant programs to aid faculty in their daily University tasks and personal research or creative activity.
The purpose of the program is to assist faculty through more effective use of work grant funds. The program frees faculty of some of the tasks that take time away from their teaching, creative and research activities and allows them more time to be better prepared and thought-provoking faculty.
The program does not, however, include the use of Faculty Aides for grading essay exams and term papers, proctoring exams, and leading class discussions. Nor is secretarial work appropriate for an aide. The program gives selected students an opportunity to learn some of the personal problems and activities related to their major interest of study via a close working association with a faculty professional and department in that major field.
EDITH B. AND FRANK C. MATTHIES AWARD
This grant application has no requirements. However, a strong case should be made as to how the award will "further the education of selected and worthy teachers and strengthen the faculty".
- Only one grant is given per year.
- $1000 is given to any proposal that demonstrates an expected improvement in teaching.
- There are no restrictions on the type of projects that can be funded.
- Any faculty member is eligible, except those serving on FDB.
- Please submit grants directly to Sharepoint.
- Instructions for submitting grant proposals through sharepoint.
Each year the Board of the Faculty Development Board selects and submits to the President the name of the nominee for the Edith B. and Frank C. Matthies Award. The purpose of the award, according to the original bequest, is “to further the education of selected and worthy teachers and to strengthen the faculty.” The award, which was granted for the first time in 1978, carries with it a stipend of $1,000. All faculty are eligible to apply, except those persons sitting on the Faculty Development Board. There are no restrictions on the kind of proposal that may be submitted or the kinds of activities that may be included in the proposal (research, travel, attendance at seminars or other courses, training in instructional methods, etc.) As long as it is clear that the proposed activities relate to the basic purpose of the FDB, which is the improvement of teaching. The Board hopes that the absence of restrictions will set this award apart from other types of faculty grants and will stimulate creative and imaginative proposals. Describe as specifically as possible in your proposal what you intend to do. You may include a list of anticipated expenses; the award, however, is intended as a stipend or honorarium and not simply as a budget to defray expected costs. As a courtesy to applicants an explanatory letter will be sent to any faculty member whose application for a competitive grant is rejected.
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FACULTY RESEARCH FUND GRANTS
(FRF PROJECT GRANTS and FRF RESEARCH GRANTS)
This grant application will require the following:
- Beginning and ending dates
- Abstract describing goals and anticipated outcomes
- Background on the project
- Objectives of the project
- Description of final product
- Specific methodology
- Itemized budget including total
- Proposed plan of work including tentative schedule
- Any special issues of problems that the Board should consider.
Faculty may apply for:
Faculty Project Grants - up to $1500
These grants are available for establishing projects, purchasing equipment, paying publication fees and paying for performance/exhibition costs. The Board expects proposals to be for new projects or for new phases of larger projects, and it expects publication, public presentation, or exhibition/performance to result. Faculty may apply as often as necessary for their research needs, but the total funds awarded for Project Grants will not exceed $1500 per year.
Faculty Research Grants - up to $3000 (small number available in any given year)
These grants are available for larger projects. Faculty may hold such a grant only once every five years and should expect rigorous and competitive screening of these requests. Recipients of Faculty Research Grants are not eligible for Project Grants in the same twelve month period.
Sample FRF Research Grants
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- Please submit grants directly to Sharepoint.
- Instructions for submitting grant proposals through sharepoint.
The Faculty Research Fund supports and encourages faculty members to maintain active professional lives. The fund provides monies for research leading to publication or public presentation, creative endeavors (exhibitions, performances, etc.), and for purchase of necessary items for research. Awards shall be made with the approval of a majority of the Board, and board members shall not vote on their own funding requests. Each request must include a description of the proposed research project, together with an itemized statement of the intended use of the requested grant funds.
ELIGIBILITY AND USE OF FUNDS
Grants may be made only to full-time faculty members (including both faculty in a shared position) at Wittenberg University and adjunct faculty members holding rank of Adjunct Assistant Professor or above. Adjunct Faculty shall be eligible for the same level of funding as full-time faculty. Dissertation research or other research designed to meet requirements toward a degree will not be considered eligible. The Board will give special consideration to faculty who have never received a faculty research fund grant. For faculty who have previously received grants, preference will be given to those who have filed reports in a timely fashion.
Requests for grants from the Board should be made in the amount of actual expenses, taking into account additional sources of funding for which the applicant is applying. All equipment and materials of continuing value to the University that are purchased with the grant funds shall become the property of Wittenberg University.
The grant period is for twelve months, starting from the date the grant is awarded; reports are due one month after the end of the grant period. Any funds not spent by the end of the grant period revert immediately to the Board. A faculty grantee may request (in writing no later than the report deadline) a continuation of funds not expended. Requests for extension should include a report on the project thus far, the reason an extension is being requested, and a plan for the completion of the project. The Board will review the request and make its recommendation to continue or discontinue support. Only one extension will be granted.
At the termination of the grant period, the faculty member shall submit a written report to the Board, which includes a financial statement covering the funds expended and an account of the results of the research to date. Those who are delinquent in reporting will receive lesser consideration for later funding requests. At least one copy of any publication or exhibition/performance programs resulting from projects supported by these grants shall also be filed with the Board for subsequent deposit in the Library.
Examples of appropriate funding requests include equipment costs; travel for research purposes; fees for manuscript preparation; journal publication per page fees; specialized, unique or currently unavailable software (if essential to research); or exhibition, recording and performance costs.
Fund requests will NOT be considered for subsidizing book publication through direct payments to publisher; dissertation publication or research; attendance or presentation at professional meetings; projects that focus on teaching preparation; journal subscriptions or offprint charges; or basic computer hardware equipment, monitors, and/or printers.
