Grants and Opportunities for Faculty

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The Global Education Center continues to encourage faculty and staff to internationalize the university and develop global expertise in their disciplines through collaborations, teaching exchanges, new partnerships, new initiatives, and participation in overseas conferences. Since the fall of 1990, the Center has provided funds for numerous projects and initiatives. We are pleased to announce the Fall 2008 competition and request full-time faculty and staff and visiting specialists to submit proposals by November 7.  This competition will support projects taking place in spring, summer or fall of 2009. Recipients of previous grants are encouraged to apply, although special consideration will be given to first time applicants.  The Global Education Center will support proposals in the following categories, ranked in order of priority. These can be new projects or continuation of existing projects. Please see the attached guidelines for detailed descriptions of these categories.
I.     International Collaborative Projects or Project Development
II.   International Projects Utilizing Technology
III. International Visitors
IV.  Presentation of Papers at International Conferences

Priority will be given to projects that strengthen established linkages between MSU and:

East China Normal University, China	Debrecen University, Hungary
Liszt Academy of Music, Hungary	Adger University, Norway
UNIVA, Mexico	UIBE, China
Shanghai Normal University	Milan Verdi Conservatory
Comenius University, Slovak Republic	Shanghai Institute of Technology
Karl-Franzens-Universität Graz, Austria	Seoul National University of Technology, Korea
Moholy-Nagy University of Art and Design, Hungary	Moscow Tchaikovsky State Conservatory, Russia

We encourage applicants to seek additional funding through other sources. To discuss your project with the Executive Director of the Global Education Center prior to submission, contact at x7566 or cunninghamM@mail.montclair.edu to set up an appointment. Submit complete proposals, as per the attached instructions, to the Global Education Center (22 Normal Avenue) no later than 4:30 p.m., November 7, 2008. We look forward to receiving your proposals.

 

 

 

• One complete proposal with all original signatures should be delivered to the Global Education Center

• One complete proposal (including all components in original that are intended to be viewed by the Committee) should be sent by email to gecgrants@mail.montclair.edu.

 

• Note that nine photocopies are no longer necessary. Instead, we require:
• One original hard copy of complete proposal with signatures,
• One complete electronic version of the proposal via email

• Each proposal is read and ranked individually by the Global Education Grant Committee, so the electronic version of the proposal must be complete.  The Committee then meets as a whole to weigh each proposal.  The Global Education Grant Committee is comprised of one voting member representing each of the colleges/schools, a professional staff representative, the Executive Director of the Global Education Center and the Director of Research and Sponsored Programs.

 

• Deadline: As per these instructions, submit the original and email of proposals no later than 4:30 p.m. Friday, November 7, 2008 to the Global Education Center.

NOTE:
1) RESEARCH GRANTS:
The Global Education Center does not fund proposals for individual research.

2) REQUIREMENTS OF AWARD WINNERS:
Award winners will be required to complete a summary on the funded project to the Global Education Center and to Academic Affairs, not more than two months after the completion of the project. The summary report will be used in judging future Global Education Grant proposals.

3) ELIGIBILITY:
All full-time and part-time MSU faculty and full time staff are eligible for grants.  Adjuncts and part time staff are not eligible. To avoid any conflict of interest, neither members of the Global Education Grants Committee nor Global Education Center staff members are eligible to apply.

                                                                  Categories I – III

A.  Cover Page and Budget
As per attached. Note: HARD COPY MUST INCLUDE SIGNATURES OF DEAN AND DEPARTMENT CHAIR OR DIRECTOR.

 

B.  Narrative
Please submit a narrative of no more than eight (8) double spaced pages.  Follow the format given below and note the evaluation points assigned to each section. Use standard size type.

1.Rationale                                                                                                                    30 pts.
Describe the project and its activities and objectives.  Show how the objectives fit in with the overall objectives of the Global Education Center, which are to encourage faculty to internationalize the university and develop international expertise in their own disciplines and equip our students with the knowledge and the ability to interact with global systems and diverse cultures.  Highlight any unique features of the project.  If you received funding before, please explain how this project builds on or differs from a previous grant-funded project. Describe how the experience and qualifications of the project director and any other personnel are suited to the execution of the project.

2. Outcomes and Global Impact                                                                                     20 pts.
Describe how the project will contribute to departmental and university goals of global education and internationalization; give specific examples of these contributions.  Describe the impact of the program beyond the campus and internationally.

3. Evaluation                                                                                                                 15 pts.
Describe the plan of evaluation for the project, explaining objective features that can be documented.  If quantitative measures are appropriate, describe how they are utilized.  Describe both long and short-term aspects of the project, explaining how the project director(s) as well as others will be able to assess the accomplishments of the project.

4. Dissemination and Future Plans                                                                               15 pts.
Describe your plan to disseminate the information developed from this project, i.e. presentations, publications, incorporation in course work, programs or collaborations.  Describe intended audience. Describe your expectations for the future of this project after funding ends.

5. Budget and Cost Effectiveness                                                                                  20 pts.
In addition to completing the attached Budget Sheet, describe how the budget is adequate to support the proposed activities and explain how the costs are reasonable in relation to the objectives and planned outcomes of the project. Applicants are encouraged to seek additional funding. Per diem for lodging and meals are based on federal guidelines for that destination. Attach a copy of the per diem rates for your destination. These rates are established by the U.S. Government Services Administration and can be accessed at www.gsa.gov. See travel regulations for more detail. Please note that grants do not usually exceed $3,500.

 

C.  Curriculum Vitae
Attach a copy of your C.V. of no more than two pages, including an off-campus address.

 

D.  Copies of Summary Reports of Global Education Grants Received Since 2003
If you have received a Global Education Grant at any time since the Fall 2003 competition, a copy of your summary report MUST be included with your current application.

 

CATEGORY IV: Presentation of Papers at International Conferences

Maximum Award: $800

• Cover Page and Budget     

(As per attached. Note: Hard copy must include signatures of dean and department chair or director.)

B.   Narrative                                                                                                                            100 pts
The narrative should not exceed eight (8) double spaced pages. Use standard size
type.  The narrative in this category should not be divided into sub-headings and should include
the following information.                                           .

Rationale:  Describe the paper you are presenting and the conference you are attending, and show how the paper and the conference fit in with the overall objectives of the Global Education Center, which encourages faculty to develop international expertise in their own disciplines and promotes student knowledge and ability to interact with global systems and diverse cultures. Describe how your qualifications and experiences are well suited to the execution of this presentation.

Impact: Describe how this presentation will contribute to departmental and University goals of global education and internationalization.

Dissemination:  Describe your plans to disseminate the information developed in relation to this presentation, i.e. publications, incorporation in course work, etc.

Budget and Cost Effectiveness:  In addition to completing the attached budget form, describe how the budget is adequate to support the proposed activities and explain how the costs are reasonable in relation to the objectives and planned outcomes of the project. Indicate if you have sought other sources of funding. A maximum of $800 will be awarded in this category unless it is for an MSU-sponsored conference (see category II). Per diem for lodging and meals are based on federal guidelines for that destination. Attach a copy of the per diem rates for your destination. These rates are established by the U.S. Government Services Administration and can be accessed at www.gsa.gov. See travel regulations for more detail.

C.  Curriculum Vitae
Attach a copy of your C.V. of no more than two pages, including an off-campus address.

 

D.  Copies of Summary Reports of Global Education Grants Received Since 2003
If you have received a Global Education Grant at any time since the Fall 2003 competition, a copy

of your summary report MUST be included with your current application.