Office of Research and Sponsored Programs: Guidelines for Centennial Projects

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Marywood University Centennial Projects

Funds are available for six research or creative projects that celebrate the accomplishments and impact of Marywood University as we prepare for the 100^th anniversary celebration in 2015. Funds are intended to assist in the development or implementation of a research project or creative endeavor that may include videos, musical compositions, artwork, or writing. The project should be focused on some aspect of Marywood’s history, heritage, culture, or impact and integrate the Centennial Themes/ Core Values: Catholic Identity, Respect for Each Person, Empowerment, Service, and Commitment to Excellence.

Funds may be used to support project expenses such as supplies, equipment, printing, and hiring of student support. Funds may also be used for a course release or a stipend for Summer I or Summer II 2012. Additional funds will be available in the years leading up to the anniversary.

Eligibility: Full-time faculty, part-time faculty, and staff are eligible to apply.

AWARDS: Maximum award is $2,500.

Application Deadline: November 1, 2012

Notification Date: December 3, 2012

Funds Available: Immediately

Grant funds must be expended by June 30, 2013

Report on use of funds and status of project due September 30, 2013

Application: (e-mail submission preferred)

Cover sheet (word) (pdf) with title, contact information, and abstract (200 words max)

Project Narrative (3 pages max)

Goal/Purpose of the project

Relevance to Marywood’s history, heritage, culture or impact and relationship to Centennial Themes/Core Values: Catholic Identity, Respect for Each Person, Empowerment, Service, and Commitment to Excellence

Plan to carry out the project with a timeline

Budget

Concise Vitae (3 pages max)

Clearance: For projects requesting a course release, approval of Department Chair and Dean required (email message or hard copy)

Please submit application to:

Maria Montoro Edwards, PhD, CRA

Assistant Vice President for Research

Keith J. O’Neill Center for Healthy Families, 211A, Tel: 961-4775

montoro@marywood.edu (e-mail submission preferred)

Office of Research and Sponsored Programs | Keith J. O'Neill Center for Healthy Families, Room 214 | (570) 340-6088 | research@marywood.edu