Research & Award Initiatives

Internal Initiatives and Funding Opportunities

The College of Arts & Sciences is pleased to offer funding opportunities for faculty to provide undergraduate students with research and creative experiences to enhance their learning and the Fine Arts and Humanities awards in support of faculty creative activity and scholarship.

In addition, donor funded endowments like the Joyce and Aqueil Ahmad Endowment for the Promotion of Peace and Nonviolence,the Itterman Professional Development Endowment, and the Hoekstra Leadership Award provide funding to support faculty research, professional development, and leadership speakers across the College of Arts & Sciences. 

For most of these awards, the application deadline is the middle of the fall semester and the grant period is the following academic or calendar year. Select the specific award(s) on the left for more information. All faculty are encouraged to apply.