Bureau of Educational Research

Faculty Fellows Program

Strategic Initiatives Hardie Faculty Fellows Award

Application Information

Research Proposal

Provide a clear and detailed statement of plans for research during the period for which you seek an appointment. Write the proposal as though it was going to a major external-funding agency, such as NSF or IES. Include a clear statement of the problem, brief discussion of prior literature, clear presentation of methodology, and as appropriate proposed research design, and data analysis. Write your proposal so that it is accessible to readers outside your field. The text of the proposal should be limited to 10 double-spaced pages. In addition, an appendix must include a budget statement, a timeline for carrying out activities, and a brief summative evaluation plan for completion of the proposed research.

Joint applications from more than one faculty members that represent strategic inter-disciplinary collaboration will be considered and reviewed as a single proposal and funded up to $30,000.

Past Research:

•   Curriculum Vitae
•   Three representative publications.

Present Research:

Two-page (maximum) discussion of current research interests and work in progress. Up to two examples of papers or proposals in progress may be included.

Letters of Recommendation:

Application must be accompanied by a letter of support from Department Head or Chair. The letters should indicate approval for course buyout and other departmental obligations. Two other letters of recommendation from colleagues who are competent to judge your work are requested. Letters may come from colleagues within the College or campus. These letters should address the quality of the proposal.

Renewal Applications:

Candidates seeking renewal should include a review of past progress as a Fellow and a rationale for continuation. The selection of Faculty Fellows is a competitive process, and is based on the evaluation criteria listed below. Faculty Fellows are chosen based on a consensus of the members of the College Research Committee.