Q: Do Meridian Awards fund salaries for graduate assistants, student workers, staff and faculty members?
A: No salaries will be paid by a Meridian Award. No support will be given through a Meridian Award for the support of a faculty member’s academic research project.
Q: Does the Meridian Awards fund consultant fees or honoraria?
A: This would be considered by the Meridian Award Readers.
Q: If my project is currently receiving funding through my unit or organization…may I request funding for the same project?
A: Meridian Awards cannot be used to replace current budgeted programs. If a program had been previously funded by the University, but is no longer currently being funded, it is not eligible for Meridian funding.
Q: What is the maximum amount that I could expect to be funded through the Meridian Awards?
A: The Meridian Awards maximum amount funded is $5,000.
Q: Do the Meridian Awards fund scholarships or endowments?
A: No, scholarships and endowments are not considered for funding.
