The following is an outline for proposals to the Office the Provost. It is intended to address requests for one-time funding of not more than $2000 and not less than $200. All proposals should be submitted at least four weeks in advance, but early application is encouraged. Approved funding is considered supplimental and will not be approved as a primary source, competitive proposals will receive funding from other sources. Funds will strengthen scholarship, enhance intellectual life and increase social interaction.

Project Summary (one paragraph)

In a few sentences, briefly describe the project, its cost, the time frame, who will oversee the proposal, why the project is important for Emory University, how the project will be evaluated, and why it is appropriate for the Provost to fund this proposal.

Project Description:

The project description should be no more than three pages and include the following:

• Description of the project's goals, objectives, and methods, and the importance of the project to Emory University;
• Timeframe for the project;
• Description of how it meets particular campus needs;
• Description of the project's importance and strengths at Emory and/or evidence that such programs have proven successful in other settings;
• Description of who will undertake the project, and why these individuals or groups have the capacity to achieve their goals;
• Description of what groups/individuals on campus the project will reach, and how they will benefit from the project and the number of participants;
• Description of the expected outcome of the project and how its success or impact will be documented, evaluated, and disseminated;
• Description of how the project supplements, complements, or supports existing projects or programs;
• Description of how the project, if a multi-year program will be sustained in the future; and
• Description of collaboration of the project with other program areas at Emory, if applicable. (This point is very important).

Project Budget:

The budget need not be detailed and can be one page or less. It should include basic project costs, in specific areas such as supplies and materials, stipends, speakers' fees, equipment rental, postage and other publicity costs, etc. If the project is intended to span more than one academic year, then a budget should be provided for each year. Please be reminded that the Provost will provide funding on only a one-time basis. All other sources (and potential sources) of funding should be listed with the funding request.

Each proposal should indicate the departmental account to which any award should be transferred and should make clear how the budget will be monitored and who is responsible for ensuring appropriate oversight. This is particularly important in the case of student proposals, which are required to have a project advisor and academic content.

Attachments:

Proposal attachments should be kept to a minimum, but might include:

• Letters of support from other program areas on campus, such as co-funders and co-sponsors.
• Background material or articles about the proposal that will help the Provost evaluate the soundness of this request.

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For questions regarding funding please contact Alex Christian, Program Coordinator at 404.727.1415 or alex.christian@emory.edu