PROPOSAL FORMAT FOR SUMMER GRANTS FOR RESEARCH IN CATHOLIC INTELLECTUAL TRADITION Sponsored by the Forum for the Catholic Intellectual Tradition Today An acceptable RCIT proposal must conform to the following format requirements: The REQUEST FOR SUMMER GRANTS FOR RESEARCH IN CATHOLIC INTELLECTUAL TRADITION FORM must be completed and signed by the investigator, chairperson/program director, and dean An ABSTRACT of the proposal (must demonstrate how the research engages in and contributes to the Catholic intellectual tradition [maximum of one page – attached below]) A PROPOSAL NARRATIVE: Maximum of eight (8) pages, single spaced, 12 pt following the outline below The narrative must clearly identify how the research engages in and contributes to the Catholic intellectual tradition The eight pages not include the one page budget or the two pages for the resume (If more than one type of grant is requested, be sure to include justification for each type) I II Statement of the Research Problem Brief Literature Review III Objectives of the Study a Aims and design of the present study b Specific hypotheses IV Method of Investigation (what will you and how will you it) a Experimental rationale b Procedure/Methodology c Data Analysis V.Significance of this research (includes generation of new knowledge, development of new procedures, contribution to field, future research stemming from outcomes of the study, utilization of results, etc.) VI Funding a What funding has been obtained in the past? i List the proposals on all topics written in the past four years for external funding and the amounts awarded If no proposals have been submitted in the past four years, please provide information for the previous four years, if applicable b What plans are there to seek funding for the research proposed in the proposal? i The narrative could indicate what funding has been explored and some indication how the proposed research will make the investigator more competitive in seeking external funding or support VII.Anticipated Journal or Other Publication Outlets VIII Short Bibliography ( if appropriate) If requesting Grant-in-Aid, a detailed PROPOSAL BUDGET (Section IX) IX Proposal Budget (one (1) page in addition to the eight pages of narrative) The proposal budget should explain the following: a Research Grants-In-Aid i Rationale for travel and travel timeframe and payment to student or nonstudent research assistants ii Why expenditures are essential to the conduct of the proposed work iii Quotes for research software, equipment, materials, supplies and data to be purchased An ACADEMIC RESUME of no more than two (2) pages (Section X) A COPY of the FINAL REPORT that you submitted if a grant was made in the previous year Failure to include THESE ITEMS as described above will result in the proposal being disqualified Individuals applying for multiple seed grants (summer fellowship, grant-in-aid) should submit them as one combined proposal It is important that the proposals submitted follow the appropriate guidelines The proposal will be evaluated by members of the advisory board to the University Professor of Faith and Culture Some of these members may be outside the investigator’s immediate discipline Thus it must be written clearly so as to be understandable by members of the review subcommittee SUMMER GRANTS FOR RESEARCH IN CATHOLIC INTELLECTUAL TRADITION Sponsored by the Forum for the Catholic Intellectual Tradition Today ABSTRACT (Limit one page) Investigator Name: Title of Research Proposal: Research Objectives (what are you seeking to learn?): Methodology (how will you accomplish your objectives?): Significance (why is this research important relative to Catholic Intellectual Tradition?): RCIT SIGNATURE FORM Please fill in required information, print, receive appropriate signatures and attach to your final proposal Send or bring to: The University Professor of Faith and Culture, Alumni 223, +0324 ***While all are welcome to apply for this Summer Research Grant in Catholic Intellectual Tradition AND a Research Council Seed Grant, no one person may be awarded BOTH in the same fiscal year.*** First name: Last name: Department: PLEASE CIRCLE ONE OF THE FOLLOWING: Tenure Track Faculty Tenured Faculty Faculty of Practice TITLE OF PROPOSAL: • PLEASE ANSWER THE FOLLOWING REGARDING YOUR REQUEST: Are you requesting a Summer Research Grant in Catholic Intellectual Tradition? Yes No If yes, what is the amount of funding being requested for the Summer Research Grant in Catholic Intellectual Tradition? Max $5000 (*Please note that, if requesting both a Summer Grant AND a GrantIn-Aid, the two combined may not exceed $5000.) Amount: Are you requesting Grant-In-Aid funds? Yes No If yes, what is the amount of funding being requested for the Grant-In-Aid? Max $1200 Amount: What UD funded grants have you received in the past four years? Please list the title of the grant and the year received If none, please state “none” Title of Grant Year Received APPROVAL SIGNATURES Investigator’s Signature Date: / / Department Chair’s Signature Date: / / Dean’s Signature Date: / /