Friends of The Kinsey Institute

2006-2007 Faculty-Student Collaborative Research Grant Program

Purpose : To advance the development of future scholars in sexuality-related fields and to support their collaboration with an established faculty mentor, the Friends of The Kinsey Institute is pleased to announce the 2006-2007 Faculty-Student Collaborative Research Grant Program. Through this program, funds are available to support sexuality-related research projects that are being conducted collaboratively between a student and a faculty member of Indiana University.

Applicant Eligibility: Each application must reflect a collaborative effort between a faculty member and a student. The student applicant must be enrolled in an Indiana University academic program at the time of their application and during the period covered by the proposed research. The faculty member must be a full-time faculty member of Indiana University in a tenured, tenure-eligible, or clinical position. Each student can only receive one grant per academic year, but faculty with multiple students can be represented on multiple applications. Applicants from a diverse range of academic disciplines are encouraged to apply. The research should represent an original project conceptualized by, and that will be conducted by, the faculty-student collaborative. Awards will not be made for projects that have already been completed.

Maximum Award and Deadlines: A maximum of $500.00 will be awarded to support the proposed project. For each project awarded funding, an additional $100 will be awarded to the faculty member to support their ongoing research program. All funds will be deposited into the research account of the faculty member and the faculty member has the responsibility of overseeing the distribution of funds that are dedicated to the project. Applications must be received by November 1, 2006. Notifications of award will be made approximately 45 days following the application deadline.

Required Proposal Format: The proposal should not exceed 5 typewritten pages (single spaced), not including the cover page, references, and the letter from the faculty partner. Proposals should include the following information:

• Cover Page
• Student’s name, mailing address, E-mail, and phone
• Faculty member’s name, mailing address, E-mail and phone
• Student’s academic department, degree program, and major
• Proposal title
• Funds requested (not to exceed $500.00)
• A signed statement by the faculty member acknowledging their agreement to oversee the distribution of funds awarded.

• Proposal Narrative
• Background and study rationale
• Research questions
• Description of proposed participants
• Description of study design and research methods
• Description of study measures
• Plans for data analyses
• Plans for dissemination (be specific with regard to conferences and journals where work is likely to be submitted for review)
• Proposed budget (include the total project budget and indicate other sources of support that are anticipated if applicable)
• Statement regarding Institutional Review Board approval. If approval is necessary, please indicate whether it has been obtained or describe your timeline for securing such approval.

• Biographical Sketches
• Provide a brief (one-paragraph) overview of the faculty member’s qualifications and current research agenda.
• Provide a brief (one paragraph) overview of the student’s academic and professional background and a summary of research experiences and interests.
• Letter from Faculty Partner

The faculty member collaborating in this project should provide a letter documenting their support of the project and their perceptions of the project’s merits. Additionally, the faculty member should comment on the qualifications of the student partner(s) and their qualifications for completing the proposed work.

 

Application Procedures : Completed applications must be received by the deadline date, including the research proposal and letters of recommendation. No email or fax submissions will be accepted. Submit completed applications to:

 

Michael Reece, Ph.D., MPH
Faculty-Student Research Grant-In-Aid Program

Friends of The Kinsey Institute

The Kinsey Institute for Research in Sex, Gender, and Reproduction

313 Morrison Hall, Indiana University

Bloomington IN 47405

 

Questions : Contact Dr. Michael Reece (mireece@indiana.edu)