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OVPR Funds for Research and Scholarship
Research Maintenance for Sponsored Projects
PURPOSE: Research maintenance awards are made to help sustain essential activities of a research project experiencing a temporary hiatus in external funding. These awards are made for a very short duration (usually less than 6 months) when resumption of external funding is reasonably assured. While emphasis is given to support of key project staff, limited funds are available for other essential costs. Awards normally supplement support provided by the applicant's unit. OVPR funds are not intended to cover budget reductions in awards from external sponsors.ELIGIBILITY: All faculty with continuing instructional or research appointments for whom research is an expected activity may apply.
BUDGET: Submit a budget for the TOTAL operating cost of the project during the requested maintenance period. Neither academic nor summer salary for the project director is allowable. A minimum dollar-for-dollar match is required from the applicant's home unit for the amount requested from OVPR. This is to be included in the budget breakdown, indicating whether confirmed or pending, before submitting the application to OVPR.
EVALUATION CRITERIA: Criteria in the evaluation for research maintenance support will include:
- the likelihood of continued external support for the project;
- the quality and importance of the proposed research;
- its value for the researcher's own potential and progress;
- the likely impact of this work on the field and its potential to enhance the scholarly distinction of the University; and
- the productivity of the applicant.
APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS: Applicants for research maintenance should submit five (5) copies of the OVPR Faculty Grants and Awards Program application form (available below). The requested brief proposal narrative (no more than ten pages) should include:
- a discussion of the circumstances which have led to the need for interim support;
- a description of any previous OVPR interim support (amount, dates); and
- a description of the activities the applicant intends to undertake during the period for which interim support is requested; and
- if available, summary reviews or feedback from external funding source.
- a list of pending internal/external proposals submitted by the applicant (present title of project, sponsor, amount, duration, anticipated decision date).
AMOUNTS: Awards are expected to range from $5,000 to a maximum of $15,000.
DEADLINES: the 15th of February, April, June, August, October or December. Notification of funding decisions is made within 8 weeks of the receipt of the application in OVPR. Note: all signatures are required before processing begins. Summer months may mean delays. Consultation with OVPR is advised.
APPLICATIONS
Download the OVPR Faculty Grants and Awards Program Application Form
from the Forms Page.
Request the application form from Cynthia Avery, avery@umich.edu
Send completed application to:
Faculty Grants and Awards Program
Office of the Vice President for Research
4080 Fleming Administration Building 1340
See: More information on peer reviews, application hints, and award terms.
Contact: Office of the Vice President for Research (763-2080)