Faculty Research Grant

Every year the HBM e-University allocates a budget for research grant in order to support research creative work and the professional development of its faculty members. Such funds are administered by the Department of Scientific Research and Publishing is allocated to a limited number of faculty members based on competitiveness.

Engaging in research activities is expected from all faculty members. The term research is broadly defined as:

• Scholarship directed toward new discovery;
• Investigations resulting in creative and artistic expressions;
• The evolution of novel and more effective teaching methodologies;
• The integration and application of new methodologies in the professions.

Eligibility

All faculty members (full time and adjunct) are eligible to receive a faculty research grant. Faculty members may submit individual or collaborative proposals. In the event of collaborative proposals, the role and responsibility of each member must be clearly outlined in the proposal narrative.

Procedures for Application for Research Grant

Applicants wishing to apply for research grant must submit an official application to the Dean of Scientific Research and Publishing after consultation with the Dean of the respective school and the Dean for Academic Programs no later than the 1st of June. Research Grant proposals must include the following:

• A completed Research Grant Application Form
• An up-to-date Curriculum Vitae
• A proposal Narrative not exceeding 7 pages; the text must be double spaced, left aligned, type size = 10 points and 12 points for titles, and the font types to be used is Arial. All pages should be numbered and 1-inch margin must be kept throughout. The Bibliography is not included in the 7 pages limitation and must be single spaced.

The proposal MUST include the following:

• Introduction.
• Clear statement of research goals and objectives, including purpose, significance and relevance of the proposed work to the unit, department and University at large.
• General plan for completing the proposed work, this includes description of the research method and procedures, description of collaboration with other individuals (if applicable), a description of the required resources for completing the proposed work, a timeframe for the completion of the proposed work, a description of the expected results and data analysis.
• Budget and budget justification.
• Bibliography (Not more than 150 words and not included in the 7 page limitation).

More guidelines on how to prepare Research Grant Proposal (Proposal Narrative) are available through the Department of Scientific Research and Publishing.

All research proposals are reviewed and evaluated by the Scientific Research Committee (SR Committee) which is chaired by the Dean of Scientific Research and Publishing on the basis of quality and anticipated impact. The SR Committee evaluates proposals and establishes funding priorities based in the following criteria:

• Justification of the proposed work.
• Relevance and significance of the proposed work to the unit, department and University as a whole.
• Appropriateness of the research methods of the proposed work.
• Qualification of the applicant(s) for conducting the proposed work.
• Possibility of achieving the objectives of the proposed work.
• Appropriateness of the timeframe and schedule of the proposed work.

Upon evaluation, all recommendations for research grant are forwarded to the AVCAA for endorsement. Applicants whose proposals were rejected are notified by the Dean of Scientific Research and Publishing, and report explaining the reasons for rejection of the proposal is sent to them. The AVCAA informs in writing all applicants whose proposals were approved.

Duration of Research Grant

Research Grants are normally awarded for one academic year therefore, the work must be completed during the fiscal year of the grant. If for certain reasons the work has been delayed, the grantee may request an extension from the Dean of Scientific Research and Publishing to extend the grant to a maximum of one additional year. The maximum budget amount eligible for the “carry over” to the continuing year is limited to the amount awarded in the first year of the grant. In the case where the grantee does not apply for an extension of grant or when the request is rejected, the grant is automatically terminated.

Submitting Reports

Each faculty member is expected to render timely reports to the Dean of Scientific Research and Publishing on the research accomplished through the use of the grant funds. Additionally upon completion of the work a closing report is due and must be submitted to the Dean of Scientific Research Publishing Division. If the work was not completed by the due period an interim report must be submitted.

X. Research Grant Procedure

The following diagram illustrates the procedure for applying for research grant.