Faculty Funding and Support

Research

Faculty Research Grant

Submit a proposal for funding to support research needs, not including investigator salary. Proposals are open to all disciplines and projects should be completed in one year. Funds can support travel, equipment and supplies.

Award: Up to $7,500

Preparing a successful internal grant application

Submit to:
Graduate College
by February or October
GraduateCollege@MissouriState.edu
417-836-5335

Faculty Summer Research Fellowship

Submit a proposal to devote time to a single research or creative project.

Award: $6,000

Submit to:
Graduate College
by October
GraduateCollege@MissouriState.edu
417-836-5335

International Travel Award

Award supports faculty presentation of research at international conferences.

Award: Up to $2,500

Preparing a successful international travel awards application

Submit to:
Graduate College
by January, April, July or October
GraduateCollege@MissouriState.edu
417-836-5335

Sabbatical Leave

Research sabbaticals will be given priority and may include traditional research/creative works or an applied scholarship project. Professional development sabbaticals may include a project to enhance teaching skills, to practice professional skills outside the academic environment, to “retool” teaching or to engage in curriculum development.

Award: One semester or one full year

Submit to:
Department Head
by November

Grant Preparation Assistance

Services support faculty from all university units to identify, obtain and manage externally funded projects to support research, teaching and service.

Contact:
Office of Research Administration
ResearchAdministration@MissouriState.edu
417-836-5972

External Funding Travel Award

Gain funding for travel related to obtaining external funding. Applications must be submitted prior to departure.

Award: Up to $1,500

Submit to:
Office of Research Administration
ResearchAdministration@MissouriState.edu
417-836-5972

Equipment Matching Fund

Program supports externally funded faculty projects by matching equipment costs.

Award: Up to 50% of the cost for equipment proposed

Submit to:
Office of Research Administration
ResearchAdministration@MissouriState.edu
417-836-5972

Course Reassignment Fund for Grant Development

Submit a proposal for a course reassignment to develop, write and submit an externally funded grant.

Award: Up to $3,000, plus fringe to the department to pay for a per-course assignment

Submit to:
Office of Research Administration
two semesters prior to course release
ResearchAdministration@MissouriState.edu
417-836-5972

Summer Graduate Research Assistant Fund

Funds are available for faculty to hire a graduate research assistant.

Award: GRA stipend at the current university amount

Submit to:
Office of Research Administration
by January
ResearchAdministration@MissouriState.edu
417-836-5972

Teaching

Online Course Development Stipend

Apply for funding to develop an online course that contributes to an online degree program, certificate or increases access for students. Applicants must either complete the Online Course Development Boot Camp or consult with an instructional designer in FCTL prior to course development.

Award: $800 per credit hour

Submit to:
Missouri State Online
MSOnline@MissouriState.edu
417-836-6929

Curriculum Innovation Award

Submit a proposal to enhance or develop active learning experiences for students. Funds can support travel, equipment and supplies.

Award: Up to $4,000

Submit to:
Faculty Center for Teaching and Learning
by October
FCTL@MissouriState.edu
417-836-3059

Assessment of Student Learning Grant

Submit a proposal to assess student learning in courses, programs, departments or colleges. Funds can support such things as faculty incentives, workshops and student participation incentives.

Award: $500 via a departmental transfer

Submit to:
Office of Assessment
Assessment@MissouriState.edu
417-836-8431

Development

Showcase on Teaching and Learning

Attend/participate in the annual interdisciplinary university conference that highlights teaching practices at all levels of experience.

Conference: The Wednesday before classes begin each August

Submit to:
Faculty Center for Teaching and Learning
by March
FCTL@MissouriState.edu
417-836-3059

Library Research Consultation

Gain in-depth advisory service about specific library research processes and resources. Face-to-face or virtual assistance is provided for faculty.

Submit requests to:
Missouri State Libraries
417-836-8938

Diversity Fellowship

Apply for selection. Work cooperatively with Inclusive Engagement to provide quality, seamless academic services for faculty, staff, student and community engagement success.

Award: $7,500 stipend per year

Term: 2 years

Submit to:
Inclusive Engagement
InclusiveEngagement@MissouriState.edu
417-836-3736