UT Scholars Institute Program(SIP)

The Office of Research and Sponsored Programs is pleased to announce 2nd annualUT Scholars Institute Program (SIP). This opportunity is designed to help prepare early career faculty members for successful grant writing and developing a fundable research program. Participation in the institute is open to all non-tenured faculty members who are within their first 4 years of hire. Participants in the institute will acquire broad perspectives in topics important to gaining external funding for research projects, including:

  • preparing for grant submissions
  • identifying external sources of funding
  • effective proposal writing & the review process
  • budgets & proposal research goals
  • accessing UT resources
  • the proposal submission process
  • the award process & sponsor requirements

At the conclusion of the workshop, all partcipants will provide a two-page draft proposal summary and will participate in peer-review of participant proposals.

Other topics may be selected based on the interests of the selected participants.

The 2018 institute will convene in March 5, 2018 and consist of five daily sessions, concluding on March 9, 2018. Selected participants will meet dailyfrom 9:00 am to 12:00 pm and discussions will be facilitated by UT faculty and staff from the Office of Research and Sponsored Programs. Participation will be limited to 30 faculty members. Preference will be given to those who have not previously participated in SIP.

Application
To be considered for participation in the UT Scholars Institute, pleasesubmit a single pdf file with:
- a letter of application
- a copy of your current CV
- a copy of the attached form signed by your chair

Your letter of application should include a brief narrative describing your interest in research and line of inquiry. You should also identify particular topicsof interest to you.

Please submit application materials as a single pdf file to Marcie Ferguson at . Applications and accompanying materials are due on or before Monday, February 5, 2018 by 5:00 pm. Those selected for participation in the 2018 UT Scholars Institute Program will be notified by February 21, 2018.

Questions about this opportunity may be sent to Jack Schultz in the Office of Research and Sponsored programs at .

UT Scholars Institute Program(SIP)

Application Form

Name:

Title/Rank:

College:

Department:

Previous Participant in the UT Scholars Institute Program Yes No

Have you submitted a proposal before? YesNo

If so, to whom and for what?

If so, was it funded? YesNo

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Below this line to be completed by Department Chair of applicant.

"I support thisapplicant to the UT Scholars Institute Program.”

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Department Chair – Print Name Chair’s Signature Date

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Below this line to be completed by selection committee.

Applicant selected for 2018 SIP cohort. YesNo

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Applications are due on or before February 5, 2018 by 5:00 pm.

Please send your application materials as a single PDF file to Marcie Ferguson at