We are pleased to report that last year’s pilot program to increase the travel and research fund to a maximum of $3000 will continue. The fund allows faculty to apply for up to $3000 in funding on a rolling basis throughout the year to support conference travel and/or research initiatives.

The fund may be used for expenses related to:

• research and scholarship materials
• publication costs
• travel to off-campus research sites
• conference travel
  • to give an invited paper, serve as an invited participant, or chair a session
  • to give a contributed talk
  • to serve on the board or as an officer of a learned society
  • to attend a meeting for the purpose of professional development

How to apply: Apply at any time throughout the year. Full-time visiting faculty are not eligible.

Funding terms: Faculty must apply and receive approval before using the funds (e.g. apply before traveling, apply before purchasing research related expenses). Annual funding allotment of $3,000 does not roll over. The full allotment is available July 1st and it must be approved, spent and submitted for reimbursement by June 30th of the following year.

Limitations: The funds cannot be used for the following categories:

• Salary for student workers (please see the “Student Research Assistant Fund”)
• Computers, computer equipment, devices or hardware (unless specialized technology needed for research specific purpose)
• Meals while traveling on a research trip (meals for conferences are allowable)
• Dues and Memberships
• Gas receipts for personal car trips (must submit mileage)
• Per diems
• Personal reimbursement for payment of professional services (you may apply for funds to hire a professional entity but any entity hired for professional services must be paid directly by the College, not through the faculty member – please have entity submit an invoice)

Application Form

• Eligible
• Tenure-line/ Continuing

Formerly known as the Faculty Research Fund, faculty research grants provide funding up to a maximum of $6000 for faculty members to initiate new research projects, or complete an existing project. Please note that this year the deadline for applications will continue to fall in January but the funds will be made available July 1, 2017 through June 30, 2018, therefore receipts for expenses must be dated within that period. This allows the Faculty Research Grants to be on the same award cycle as most funding opportunities available at the college and the change is intended to make it easier and more efficient for faculty to manage their awards.

How to apply:: The application deadline for 2018-2019 is Monday, January 29, 2018. A link to the on-line application will be provided by email announcing the call for proposals. Visiting faculty are not eligible to apply for this fund.

Funding terms: Awards letters are sent in March with funds available as of July 1. Awards are available for one year and funding does not roll over.

Limitations: This is a competitive process. Requests usually exceed the total funding available. Funding decisions are made by a subcommittee of AAC. A new form is being developed to simplify the application process and to provide the AAC subcommittee better guidance for reviewing applications.

The funds cannot be used for the following categories:

• Salary for summer research assistants (see "Student Research Assistant Fund")
• Meals, catering, or entertainment
• Per diems
• Computers, computer equipment, devices or hardware (unless specialized technology for research specific purpose)

Application Form

• Deadline
• Monday, January 29, 2018

• Eligible
• Tenure-line/ Continuing

All faculty may spend up to $250 in books or materials to support their scholarship and research.

How to apply: There is currently no application process. Please submit receipts to your department’s administrative assistant for processing.

Funding terms: Annual funding allotment of $250 does not roll over, it must be spent and submitted for reimbursement by June 30th.

Limitations: The funds cannot be used for the following categories:

• Computers, computer equipment, devices or hardware (unless specialized technology needed for research)
• Dues, memberships or subscriptions (please inquire with the library regarding subscriptions to scholarly journals)

• Eligible
• Tenure-line/ Continuing
• Full Time Visiting

The Student Research Assistant Fund (SRA) provides funding for faculty members to pay for student assistants to support them in their research, primarily during the summer months. Although the primary purpose of the SRA is to provide funding for student research assistants, the Associate Provost may allocate funds from the SRA for faculty members to pay for certain forms of research support provided by non-student assistants or professionals.

How to apply: The application deadline for 2018-2019 is Friday, January 12, 2018. A link to the on-line application will be provided by email announcing the call for proposals. Visiting faculty are not eligible to apply for this fund.

Funding terms: Award letters are sent in February, and funds will be available for use based on the award (i.e. summer student award is available until the end of the summer work session, typically the third week of August, and academic year awards are available until the week before commencement).

Limitations:This is a competitive process. Requests usually exceed the total funding available. Funding decisions are made by a subcommittee of AAC.

Application Form

• Deadline
• Friday, January 12, 2018

• Eligible
• Tenure-line/ Continuing

Funds may be requested to support travel expenses for student traveling (alone, or with faculty members) to present their research at professional meetings or other professional or academic venues. Additionally, funds may be requested to support student scholarly engagement with off-site collaborators/scholars at professional meetings.

How to apply:  Faculty can encourage their student(s) to apply through the online application at any time. Please note, if a student is traveling to a conference or a professional meeting and the faculty sponsor is a visiting faculty member, the dates of travel must occur during the dates of the visiting faculty member's employment at Haverford and must be approved by the Department Chair or Program Coordinator. 

Funding terms: Faculty must remind students that funds can be spent only after the application has been approved. Also, the funds can only be used for the stated purpose and during the stated time period in the application. This is an endowed fund, therefore it is required that those receiving support from this source are required to submit a written summary (max. one page) of their experiences in a letter addressed to the donor to be included in our annual stewardship report.

Application Form

• Deadline
• Rolling, last application accepted May 1st

The Hospitality Fund is to be used to support faculty-hosted events outside the classroom. Events hosted during class time/inside the classroom should be supported using departmental funds.

How to apply: Apply at any time throughout the year by contacting the Assistant Provost.

Funding terms: Faculty must receive approval before using the funds. The subsidy amounts per student are listed below. Faculty members are asked to submit a list of students’ names and must turn in receipts in order to receive reimbursement. Please note requests will be approved on a first come, first served basis. Not all requests throughout the year can be accommodated.

Limits

Breakfast: $3.00
Lunch: $5.00
Dinner: $10.00

Application Form

• Deadline
• Rolling

Faculty members whose research has been supported recently by extramural funds may apply for support from the Research Continuity Fund (RCF) to provide funds for materials and supplies. Learn about the requirements and reporting expectations for this fund.

How to apply: Apply at anytime throughout the year by contacting the Associate Provost. Full-time visiting faculty are not eligible.

Funding terms: Awards are typically available for up to two years upon award date. No support is provided for summer salary and other terms are negotiated with the Associate Provost.

• Eligible
• Tenure-line/ Continuing

Full-time visiting faculty members may apply for funding to support research and travel. Visitors should consult their appointment letter for their funding limit. The fund allows faculty to apply for funding on a rolling basis throughout the year to support conference travel and/or research initiatives.

The fund may be used for expenses related to:

• Research and scholarship materials
• Publication costs
• Travel to off-campus research sites
• Conference travel
  • to give an invited paper, serve as an invited participant, or chair a session
  • to give a contributed talk
  • to serve on the board or as an officer of a learned society
  • to attend a meeting for the purpose of professional development

How to apply: Apply at anytime through the online application.

Funding terms: Faculty must apply and receive approval before using the funds. Annual funding allotment does not roll over. The full allotment is available July 1st and it must be approved, spent, and submitted for reimbursement by June 30th of the same fiscal year.

Limitations:

The funds cannot be used for the following categories:

• Salary for summer student workers
• Computers, computer equipment, devices or hardware (unless specialized technology needed for research specific purpose)
• Meals while traveling on a research trip (meals for conferences are allowable)
• Dues, memberships, or subscriptions
• Computers, computer equipment, devices or hardware (unless specialized technology for research specific purpose)
• Gas receipts for personal car trips (must submit mileage)
• Per diems
• Personal reimbursement for payment of professional services (you may apply for funds to hire a professional entity but any entity hired for professional services must be paid directly by the College, not through the faculty member – please have entity submit an invoice)

Application Form

• Eligible
• Full Time Visiting