COLA Research Intensive Awards

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.
  • RIA's are pre-awarded and provided to faculty as part of hiring contracts, retention offers, or other Dean's Office 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