University Research Grants

The College of Education University Research Grant (URG) Program is governed by the associate dean for Research and the College Research Committee.

Illinois State University defines research as "a formal procedure which contributes to the expansion of basic knowledge or applies such knowledge to the solution of problems in society or exemplifies creative expression in a specific field of study. The results of research must be communicated to professionals outside the University through a peer review process in a manner appropriate to the discipline" (University Research Committee, 1984).

The College of Education University Research Grant (URG) Program is designed to:

• encourage and support research in the College
• stimulate development and submission of external grant proposals
• support development of the research agendas of pre-tenured faculty

URG Guidelines, Application Information, and Review Criteria

• 2018-2019 URG Guidelines and application information for URG Fellowship, External Grant Development, and First-Year Faculty Grants
• Fillable URG application for Fellowship, External Grant Development, and First-Year Faculty Grants
• URG Proposal Review Criteria for URG Fellowship, External Grant Development, and First-Year Faculty Grants
• URG Small Grant Guidelines and fillable application (applications are accepted from September until April)

URG Training

In place of face-to-face workshops to assist with URG submissions, please review the URG Training PowerPoint for explanations of each type of URG along with suggestions on submissions. Examples provided below.

• URG Training PowerPoint (last updated 9/17/18)
• Approved URG examples: One, Two, Three, Four

URG 2018-2019 timelines

• September 2018 FY19 URG funding levels made available pending funding from the University
• March 18, 2019 FY20 URG Fellowship and External Grant Development applications are due to department chairs/school director for review (deadlines can vary by dept./school, please check with yours for exact date)
• April 10, 2019 at 4:00PM FY19 First-Year Faculty Midyear Grant and Small Grant applications due at the latest
• April 10, 2019 Department chairs send signed FY20 URG applications to Associate Dean by the close of business
• April 11 to April 30, 2019 College Research Committee reviews FY20 URGs and selects recipients
• May 6, 2019 College Research Committee announces FY20 Fellowship and External Grant Development awards
• October 2, 2017 and October 1, 2018: Professional Outcomes reports for FY17 funded URG projects are due to the College. Send to Jennifer Dodson, Campus Box 5300
• October 1, 2018 and October 1, 2019: Professional Outcomes reports for FY18 funded URG projects are due to the College. Send to Jennifer Dodson, Campus Box 5300
• October 1, 2019 and October 1, 2020: Professional Outcomes reports for FY19 funded URG projects are due to the College. Send to Jennifer Dodson, Campus Box 5300
• October 1, 2020 and October 1, 2021: Professional Outcomes reports for FY20 funded URG projects are due to the College. Send to Jennifer Dodson, Campus Box 5300