Office for Faculty Research and Resources
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Willamette University
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Salem, Oregon 97301
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Center for Religion, Law and Democracy
Faculty Development Grants
The Center for Religion, Law and Democracy offers grants for faculty development in three categories available to all Willamette Faculty: a Faculty Release and Research Grant of $15,000; two Faculty Summer Research Grants of $3000; and two Curriculum Development Grants of $2000. In addition, applicants for either of the faculty research grants may apply for an additional $1000 grant to be paid toward a student research assistant associated with the research project.
Major Research Grant
The Center will provide a $9000 stipend for a substantial research project in a subject related to the scholarly mission of the Center. This grant is available to all Willamette University faculty. The goal of this grant is to provide support for a member of the faculty to complete a substantial scholarly research and writing project that will result in a scholarly presentation and publication in a scholarly journal or book.
Eligibility, Guidelines and Evaluation Material
Proposal Format and Procedures: Please keep in mind that readers of your proposal may be from outside your discipline. Proposals will be reviewed by the Center’s Faculty Advisory Board and approved by the Directors Council of the Centers of Academic Excellence. Evaluation Criteria for Faculty Research Grants: (1) Degree to which proposal engages, in an interrelated way, themes of religion in the culture, in history, in government and/or law, or in public life; (2) Originality of topic and likely contribution to the scholarly literature or discipline; (3) Quality of the proposal with respect to planning and articulation of purpose; (4) Contribution to Willamette University, the larger community, or public policy, and; (5) Any outstanding offer of publication or presentation of proposal. For the Major Research Grant, applicants must demonstrate where the research will be published and how the award is going to be used to meet publishing goals.
Application Materials
Deadline: February 19, 2010 - Proposals should be submitted to Center for Religion, Law & Democracy, Oregon Civic Justice Center
Contact Information: Steven K. Green, CRLD Director (503-370-6732)
For More Information: http://www.willamette.edu/centers/crld/fac_grants/index.html
Summer Research Grant
The Center will provide three $3000 stipends for summer research in a subject related to the scholarly mission of the Center. These grants are available to all Willamette University faculty. The goal of these grants is to provide support to engage in new scholarly research leading toward a presentation and/or publication in a scholarly journal or book. (A recipient of either a Major or Summer Research Grant is ineligible to receive the other grant within the same academic year.)
Eligibility, Guidelines and Evaluation Material
Proposal Format and Procedures: Please keep in mind that readers of your proposal may be from outside your discipline. Proposals will be reviewed by the Center’s Faculty Advisory Board and approved by the Directors Council of the Centers of Academic Excellence. Evaluation Criteria for Faculty Research Grants: (1) Degree to which proposal engages, in an interrelated way, themes of religion in the culture, in history, in government and/or law, or in public life; (2) Originality of topic and likely contribution to the scholarly literature or discipline; (3) Quality of the proposal with respect to planning and articulation of purpose; (4) Contribution to Willamette University, the larger community, or public policy, and; (5) Any outstanding offer of publication or presentation of proposal. For the Major Research Grant, applicants must demonstrate where the research will be published and how the award is going to be used to meet publishing goals.
Application Materials
Deadline: February 19, 2010 - Proposals should be submitted to Center for Religion, Law & Democracy, Oregon Civic Justice Center
Contact Information: Steven K. Green, CRLD Director (503-370-6732)
For More Information: http://www.willamette.edu/centers/crld/fac_grants/index.html
Curriculum Development Grants
The Center will provide two grants for Willamette University faculty to develop new courses in fields related to religion, law, and democracy that will utilize an interdisciplinary exploration of these related topics. The grants may also be used to significantly enhance already existing courses in ways that will integrate an interdisciplinary exploration of these related topics. Two summer grants of $2000 each are available.
Eligibility, Guidelines and Evaluation Material
Proposal Format and Procedures: Please keep in mind that readers of your proposal may be from outside your discipline. Proposals will be reviewed by the Center’s Faculty Advisory Board and approved by the Directors Council of the Centers of Academic Excellence. Evaluation Criteria for Curriculum Development Grants: (1) Degree to which proposed or revised course engages in an interrelated manner, themes of religion in the culture, in history, in government and/or law, or in public life; (2) Anticipated readings, projects, and other evaluative criteria in course; (3) Likely number of students enrolled; (4) Connectivity/Integration with CLA departmental and university offerings; (5) Whether the course will be team-taught or cross-listed between departments and/or colleges. Expectations of Grantees: (1) Approval of the course proposal by the Department/College and the Curriculum Committee and (2) Intention to offer the course twice within the next 5 years.
Application Materials
Deadline: February 19, 2010 - Proposals should be submitted to Center for Religion, Law & Democracy, Oregon Civic Justice Center
Contact Information: Steven K. Green, CRLD Director (503-370-6732)
For More Information: http://www.willamette.edu/centers/crld/fac_grants/index.html