Cover Sheet: New Faculty General Research Program
Date
Name: Academic Rank:
Email:
Department: Chairperson:
Department Address: Phone:
Title of New Faculty Research Project:
Please indicate which option you have selected.
Option 1: Support of Scholarship, Creative Activity and Research
Title of External Proposal(s), if any:
External Agency for Proposal(s):
Option 2: Seed Funding for Major External Funding Opportunities
Title of External Proposal(s):
External Agency Identified for Submission:
Title of External Program or Grant Solicitation:
Matching funds (optional): $
Source of Matching Funds:
Faculty Mentor:
Funds Requested from New Faculty Program: $
Signature of Principal Investigator
Signature of Mentor
Signature of Departmental Chair
Please submit one copy of the following items: a cover letter (option 2 only), this cover sheet, a half page abstract, budget page(s), description of research program and funding opportunities (1 page for Option 1, up to 5 pages for Option 2), compliance form and necessary approvals (including letter of support endorsed by faculty mentor), curriculum vita, and either the external proposal already submitted or discussion of potential sponsors for external funding.
Approved Date
Associate Vice Chancellor, Office of Research
10/19/18
Abstract
Please provide a 1/2 page summary of the project that will be completed with the NFGRF Award and how these funds will be used as leverage for external funds.
Budget
First Fiscal Year (FY18)
(Fiscal year dates are July 1 to June 30)
DepartmentalAccounting/Payroll PersonCheck Budget & Sign
Please note: Some budget items are generally considered inappropriate for New Faculty Funding. These categories include salary of faculty members during the academic year, GTA, clerical assistance, reprint costs, travel to meetings and conferences, major items of equipment, and consultants.Keep in mind that NFGRF funds are awarded with state money and all state rules apply.
**Matching funds are NOT a requirement for the NFGRF program. Providing this information is optional as it will not be a factor in the NFGRF award decision.
Budget Justification
Please justify your budget on one page. Include information such as the need for equipment, research supplies and other expenses. Also include location, general dates and reason for location if traveling.
Background & Methods
(Research Plan)
Please describe your New Faculty research program on one page for Option 1 or maximum of 5 pages for Option 2.
Include information such as goals, significance, feasibility, and methodology.
10/19/18
Compliance Form
UNIVERSITY REGULATIONS FOR RESEARCH PROJECTS. Enclose approvals, if applicable.
1.Human Subjects
a.Does this project involve human subjects (includes interviews, questionnaires, surveys and observations...)? Yes No
b.If Yes, have you applied for approval from the Human Research Protection Program (HRPP, 4-7429)? Yes No
c.Have you received approval? (If Yes, attach the approval) Yes No
2.Animal Research
a.Does the project involve animals? Yes No
b.If Yes, have you applied for approval from the Animal Care Committee (4-5587)?
Yes No
c.Have you received approval? (If Yes, attach the approval) Yes No
3.Radiation Safety
a.Does the project involve radiation sources (includes x-rays, radioisotopes etc...)? Yes No
b.If Yes, have you applied for approval from the Radiation Safety Committee (contact the Environment, Health & Safety Office, 4-4089)? Yes No
c.Have you received approval? (If Yes, attach the approval) Yes No
4.Kansas Ecological Reserves
a.Does the project involve the Kansas Ecological Reserves? Yes No
b.If Yes, have you applied for approval from the Director of the Kansas Biological Reserves (Ed Martinko, 4-7770)? Yes No
c.Have you received approval? (If Yes, attach the approval) Yes No
5.Biohazards
a.Does the project involve Recombinant DNA or other biohazardous materials? Yes No
b.If Yes, have you applied for approval from the Institutional Biosafety Committee (contact the Environment, Health & Safety Office, 4-4089)? Yes No
c.Have you received approval? (If Yes, attach the approval) Yes No
Final approval of any allocation will be contingent upon compliance with the above University regulations.
10/19/18