Office of the Vice President for Research and Graduate and Professional Education

The University Research Council, a committee of faculty and administrators, advises the Vice President for Research on faculty awards which are made as the result of peer review of requests submitted by the faculty for funding of research and other scholarly and creative activities. The Council also funds research colloquia and provides subvention for scholarly publications. The Council’s programs are financed using State funds. All awards are made on a basis of merit, although priority is given to new faculty members. The Council makes use of faculty consultants to broaden its expertise and assist in the peer review process.

Submission Process

Proposals are due by 5 P.M. on Monday, April 6, 2009. Hard copy and late applications will not be accepted. All proposals should be submitted to the Office of the Vice President for Research through the electronic submission website.

Click here to apply electronically.

What’s New for 2009-10

Only electronic submissions will be accepted. Applicants will complete the application form and submit it through the electronic submission website. The application form and instructions for completing the application are below. The instructions for Electronic Submission will be available on March 2, 2009.

Forms and Instructions

• 09-10 Announcement (PDF)
• 09-10 Instructions for Completing Application (PDF - updated 2/16/09)
• 09-10 Application (fillable PDF | Word)
  Please save the application form before completing.
• 09-10 Guidelines for Colloquia (PDF)
• 09-10 Guidelines for Subvention (PDF)
• 09-10 Instructions for Electronic Submission (PDF)

Sample Applications

• Model Application 1 (PDF)
• Model Application 2 (PDF)
• Model Application 3 (PDF)

Fund Allocation

The Vice President for Research, in conjunction with the Chair of the University Research Council, will make final decisions of awards based on the recommendations of the University Research Council by June. Applicants will receive notification shortly thereafter and awards will be effective July 1, 2009.

Set up of Award Accounts and Budget Questions

The Office of the Vice President for Research will handle the award account set up. Please direct questions concerning budget issues to:

Charles Mathews
732-932-0150 x2103

General Questions should be directed to:

Mary Feldenkreiss
Administrative Support
732-932-0150 x3015

or

Dr. Peter Loeb
Chair, University Research Council
973-353-5529