University Research and Creative Activity 

A. Purpose and Overview:

The UW-Eau Claire University Research and Creative Activity Grant Program is specifically designed to encourage faculty and academic staff to engage in research, scholarship, and creative activities.

There are three forms of support:

1. Project Support: Funds required for working with data, primary materials, research travel, supplies, services, and student research collaboration. Project support normally ranges from $500 to $3,000, which is the maximum award. Travel to professional meetings is not funded under this program.
   
   
2. Time Reassignment: Release from one class (up to 5 cr) may be requested to conduct the scholarly project. Departments will be reimbursed $1,250/credit for reassignment and provided with appropriate FTE.
   
   
3. Summer Stipend: Faculty research stipends of up to $1,250 are available though funds are limited.
   
   

B. Eligibility:

Faculty and academic staff with .5 FTE or greater appointment are eligible to apply. Those with approved sabbatical leaves are encouraged to apply for support through this program. No faculty or academic staff will receive URCA support in two consecutive years. Applicants are not eligible to receive summer stipends from the URCA program and the Summer Research Experience for Undergraduates (SREU) program in the same year.

C. Writing Guide:

The proposal consists of:

• The Cover Page (RSASP Form I)
  
  
• The Budget Form (RSASP Form II)
  
  
• A Narrative (no more than ten double-spaced pages in a word-processed document, with page numbers) addressing each of the following:
  
  
  • Purpose and objectives
  • Project description including its background, methods, and procedures to be used
  • Significance of the proposed project and its contribution to the state of knowledge in the field
  • Plan for disseminating results
  • Budget justification and potential for extramural support
  • Timeline
  • Justification for time release (if applicable)
  • Bibliography or list of literature cited (as appropriate)
    
    
    
• Professional vita (not to exceed four pages in a word-processed document)
  
  
• A Letter of endorsement from your department chair is encouraged. Other letters of support may also be included as appropriate to the project.
  
  

D. Deadline for Application:

Ten copies of the proposal will be due in the Office of Research and Sponsored Programs by February 15. Applicants should obtain signatures of endorsement from their department chair and dean (or equivalents) prior to submitting the proposal to the Office of Research and Sponsored Programs.