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- College COLA Research Fellowships Intensive Awards (CRFRIA) & Supplemental CRFs
- Littlefield and Ransom Faculty Fellows
- OVPR/COLA Partnership to Support Scholarship in the Humanities and Social Sciences
- Subvention Grants
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There are two categories of College Research Fellowships. Please note that both categories are limited in number and awarded on a competitive basis. Applicants should discuss their application with their Department Chair in order to best understand the optimal semester to apply based on the needs and priorities of the Department.
One of the considerations in awarding any College Research Fellowship is the benefit that will accrue to the university. Please remember that there is a "return rule" associated with both the CRF and SCRF - any recipient is expected to return to normal teaching duties for at least the following academic year (two long semesters) and, if a recipient elects to leave the University without returning for an academic year, is obligated to reimburse the University for the cost of the Fellowship. For faculty taking an award for two semesters, the return rule will be for four long semesters or two academic years.
- The College Research Fellowship (CRF) relieves faculty members of teaching their required organized classes for one long semester in order to devote their attention to a research project. All COLA Assistant Professors, Associate Professors and Professors are eligible to apply. Again, please discuss with your Chair prior to applying to verify the timing of your leave, if awarded. Department Chairs will rank applications and final decisions will be made by the Dean's Office. Notifications are expected by Monday, December 20, 2021.
- The Supplemental College Research Fellowship (SCRF) is awarded to supplement prestigious external grants and fellowships. SCRFs are limited to a maximum of 50% of a faculty member's salary for the award period, regardless of the amount that the outside funding covers. The length of the award may vary to accommodate the requirements of the granting agency. Applicants and department chairs should nominate the faculty member only after receiving confirmation of the outside award. Since these awards involve the faculty member requesting a leave or release from the instructional budget, please review the college's Faculty Leave information.
Information for Applicants
All COLA Assistant Professors, Associate Professors and Professors are eligible to apply.
CRF and SCRF applications open: October 4, 2021.
Application Deadlines
College Research Fellowship (CRF): November 1, 2021
Supplemental College Research Fellowship (SCRF): May 1, 2022
Information Required for CRF Application: Name/EID/Title/Dept; application type - regular competitive application or pre-approved agreement (must provide offer/preemptive/counter letter with Dean’s Office-level approval); preferred semester for leave; research proposal title; anticipated course assignments by semester for 2021-22 including enrollment estimates for each course; all partial, semester-long, or academic year-long leaves in the past five years, beginning Fall 2015, and affiliated projects (FRA, CRF, NSF, NEH, etc.); Current CV; 2-3 page research statement outlining the research project and a description of how this fits into research trajectory; and pre-approved CRF approval letter (if applicable).
Information Required for an SCRF Application: Name/EID/Title/Dept; preferred semester for leave; research proposal title; anticipated course assignments by semester for 2021-22 including enrollment estimates for each course; all partial, semester-long, or academic year-long leaves in the past five years, beginning Fall 2015, and affiliated projects (FRA, CRF, NSF, NEH, etc.); name(s) of granting agency; Current CV; 2-3 page research statement outlining the research project and a description of how this fits into research trajectory; and award materials.
Click here to be directed to COLLEGE RESEARCH FELLOWSHIP (CRF) application
Click here to be directed to SUPPLEMENTAL COLLEGE RESEARCH FELLOWSHIP (SCRF) application
Information for Departments
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Overview
The College's Research Intensive Award (RIA) relieves faculty members of teaching their required organized classes for one long semester to devote their attention to a research project.
Implementation
This revised policy goes into effect September 1, 2022 and will supersede previous College Research Fellowships policies.
Eligibility
- COLA tenured and tenure-track faculty are eligible to receive an RIA.
- RIAs are pre-awarded and provided to faculty as part of hiring contracts, retention offers, post-administrative service, or other commitments.
Regulations/ Guidelines
- Faculty should consult with their Department Chair to confirm their intent to take their RIA, identify they preferred semester, and discuss research plans.
- Faculty must formally apply for the RIA to confirm the semester they intend to use the award. Applications are submitted in the year prior to the intended RIA semester. Late applications may not be considered.
Applications
Applications can be submitted October 3 - October 31 via Qualtrics.
Please contactcola_hr@austin.utexas.edu with any questions.
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