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. 

Submission deadlines vary depending on each award; select the specific award in the navigation menu for more information. All faculty are encouraged to apply. Submission materials for all internal awards should be submitted through the link below before the annual deadline.

Internal Initiative Submission Form