OVPR Funds for Research and Scholarship

Energy Related Research

PURPOSE: Promote novel research in the area of energy. Funds are available for new concepts and ideas that are not addressed by other support programs within or outside the University, or as seed funds for ideas that require initial progress before application or submission for external support.

A maximum of four awards will be made in FY2008 through the Michigan Memorial Phoenix Energy Institute. Amounts awarded will be up to $45,000 for a one-year project period. Matching funds from the unit, department, school/college or outside sources is viewed as an important sign of commitment to and support of the application. To encourage activity in the energy area, the required match is 33% of the total cost of the project.

ELIGIBILITY: Continuing instructional faculty, research scientists, librarians, curators, or archivists with a minimum 50% effort appointment may apply

APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS: Please use the OVPR Faculty Grants and Awards Program application form. A contribution of 33% of the total project cost is required.

DEADLINES: the 15th of February, April, June, August, October or December. Note: Application form must be complete with all signatures before it will be processed.

APPLICATIONS
Download the OVPR Faculty Grants and Awards Program Application Form from the Forms Page.

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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, funding restrictions and award terms.

Contact: Office of the Vice President for Research (763-2080) for application questions or Michigan Memorial Phoenix Energy Institute (763-7401) for program questions.

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