PDRP Mini-Grant Program

First offered in Fall 1994, this program offers faculty and staff the opportunity to apply for individual mini-grants up to a maximum of $200. The purpose of the grants is to provide small awards for activities not normally covered by Career Development and Separately Budgeted Research. Activities that may be funded include, but are not limited to, the purchase of books and supplies, attendance at a workshop/conference and professional travel.

The Committee particularly recommends proposals that fall
within the following categories:

• Continuing professional education (non-degree related)
  
• Travel to and attendance at a workshop or conference (delivering a paper, chairing a session, or simply attending)
  
• Travel related to research
  
• Subscriptions to professional journals; membership/dues in professional organizations
  
• Books or supplies explicitly related to research, teaching, or professional development
  
• Costs associated with the exhibition or publication of research (for example, the cost of preparation of an index, the cost of putting on an art exhibit)
  
• Computer hardware, software, audio/visual equipment, videos, or CD Roms for explicit use in research, teaching, or professional development
  
• Activities which create a partnership between the University and the community
  
• University sponsored events that benefits the University and the community (for example, speaker's compensation)
  

Fiscal year application packages and deadlines will be available in the Office of Academic Affairs. Contact for Information: Associate Vice President for Academic Affairs, Ext. 2033

> Mini-Grant Form (PDF)