Research Guidance from the Office of the Vice President for Research (VPR)
The VPR Office works closely with its service support units and partners across campus to provide research faculty and staff with the most current resources and guidance to promote the professionalism and success of their research endeavors.
Supplemental Funding Opportunities for NSF-Supported Researchers
NSF encourages the use of supplement request mechanisms to increase outreach and engagement, develop international collaboration, and consider career-life balance. Supplements can be made under an existing NSF award or within a proposal for a new or renewal NSF award. The Principal Investigator should consult with the Program Director about his/her NSF award.
Center for Excellence in Learning and Teaching (CELT)
Annually, CELT offers funding through competitive grant programs to support innovative classroom practice in the range of learning environments including, face-to-face, blended, and online.
- Miller Faculty Fellowship Program
The Miller Fellowships provide faculty with opportunities to enhance their scholarly work in the undergraduate academic programs of the university and to develop innovative approaches to enhance student learning. - Miller Open Education Mini-Grants
The Miller Open Education Mini-Grants program is a new program co-sponsored by the University Library, the Center for Excellence in Learning & Teaching (CELT), and the Office of the Senior Vice President and Provost (SVPP). These grants provide instructors with opportunities to enhance their scholarship of teaching and learning by integrating Open Educational Resources (OER) into their courses.
Trainings and Professional Development Opportunities
- Center for Excellence in Teaching and Learning (CELT) offers a number of events and Professional Development Opportunities. More information can be found on the CELT Events and Programs webpage.
- Office of the Senior Vice President and Provost offers faculty development for all faculty including new faculty, term faculty, tenure-eligible faculty (Tenure-track and tenured) and academic leaders. More information can be found on the Provost’s Faculty Development webpage.
- Consider becoming a member of the American Society of Engineering Education (ASEE) to leverage trainings available through the society.