Internal Support
Research Associate Program:
Sometimes it is difficult to prepare a large proposal and teach a full load of courses. To support proposal development, UTC's Office of Grants & Program Review administers UTC's Research Associate program, a program that provides up to a 3-hour course release for faculty members who are interested in writing a substantial external grant proposal. If you are interested in applying for a Research Associate Award, you should:
- Identify a grant program or programs to which you are interested in submitting a proposal.
- Discuss your interests with your department head, dean, and your liaison in the Office of Grants & Program Review. (The Department Head and Dean must approve your request.)
- Complete the Research Associate Application (pdf) and submit it to the Office of Grants & Program Review.
Additional Internal Grant Opportunities:
In addition to the Research Associate program, UTC offers several other internal grant opportunities to support a wide range of faculty development activities including student - faculty research collaborations, curriculum development, technology and equipment acquisition, and conference travel support. These internal grants are administered by various units on campus. While these internal grants do not operate under the auspices of the Office of Grants & Program Review, we encourage new faculty, faculty changing from one research field to another, and those interested in developing a funding or research track-record to consider these options as part of a long-term external funding strategy.
To learn more about UTC's internal grant opportunities, visit the Walker Teaching Resource Center's website.
