<h2>Assigned Research Time FY 2014</h2><h3></h3><h3></h3><h3></h3><h3>The Deadline for this program has passed. </h3><h3><br /><a href="/id0904f67a8074ce0c">FY2014 ART Awardees</a></h3><p></p><h3>Announcements:</h3><p>04/12/13: <a href="/id0904f67a8074ce0c">Five ART Awardees Announced</a></p><p><strong>12/14/12</strong>: Recent updates have been made regarding applicant <a href="#eligibility">eligibility.</a> Applicants are encouraged to make note of these changes and download the most up-to-date guidelines from the <a href="#downloads">Downloads</a> section of this website.</p><p><strong>12/11/12:</strong> Recent updates have been made regarding the <a href="#app_procedure">application process</a> and the<a href="#criteria"> review process</a>. Applicants are encouraged to make note of these changes and download the most up-to-date guidelines from the <a href="#downloads">Downloads</a> section of this website.</p><h3></h3><h3>Deadlines</h3><p><strong>January 18, 2013: </strong><strong><span>Departments</span></strong> <span>submit on behalf of applicants to the School/College Dean*<br /><span> </span> <strong>Applicants</strong> submit an electronic copy of Pages 1-2 of the cover form to <a href="file://///campus.siue.edu/shares$/departments/grad/Internal%20Funding%20Programs/Assigned%20Research%20Time/ATR%20FY2014/Guidelines/pgraybi@siue.edu"><span>pgraybi@siue.edu</span></a></span><br /><strong>February 1, 2013: School/College </strong>submits rated proposals to the Graduate School<br /></p><p><em><strong><span>*Department Chairs must provide an evaluation of the application. Therefore, applicants should coordinate with Chairs about departmental deadlines.</span></strong></em></p><h3><strong>Awards</strong></h3><p>The Graduate School will award up to two units of assigned time for research. One unit equals one course or one 50% time graduate assistant. Applicants may request any combination of the two types of units with a maximum of two units. Requests for assigned time can be made for Fall 2013 and/or Spring 2014 semesters.</p><p><strong>Project Period</strong></p><p>Start of Fall Semester 2013 - End of Spring Semester 2014</p><p><strong><a id="eligibility">Eligibility</a></strong></p><p><span>This program is limited to tenured and tenure-track faculty. The terminal degree must be obtained prior to submittal. Signatures by the Department Chair and School/College Dean certify applicant eligibility.</span></p><h3><strong>Application Procedures</strong></h3><p>All applications must include the following:</p><p>1.<a href="#downloads"> <strong>Assigned Research Time Cover Form</strong></a>, including signatures and ratings of chairs and deans.</p><p>The budget should contain an accurate estimate for either the cost of call staff in the department or for the 50% G.A. Requests for funding beyond the awarded dollar amount will not be granted.</p><div> <ol start="1" type="1"> <li><span><a id="app_procedure">A PDF copy</a> of Pages 1-2 of the cover form should be submitted to Patience Graybill Condellone at</span> <a href="mailto:pgraybi@siue.edu"><span>pgraybi@siue.edu</span></a> <span>on January 18<sup>th</sup>. This will aid the Graduate School in recruiting appropriate reviewers and help expedite the review process.</span></li> </ol></div><p></p><p>2. <strong>Five-Page Proposal Narrative</strong></p><p>Describe the background and significance of the project, the goals and specific objectives of the project undertaken during the requested research time, the procedures and methods to be used, and the anticipated outcomes. <span>Narrative must be double-spaced with 1” margins and use either Times New Roman 12 pt. or Arial 10 or higher font.</span></p><p><strong>References are NOT included in the 5-page narrative limit</strong>.</p><p>3. <strong>Timetable</strong></p><p>Include a one-page timetable for the project, from the desired beginning date to the anticipated date of completion. (Timetable does not count toward Narrative page limit.)</p><p>4. <strong><em>C.V.</em> (max 2 pages)</strong> or a <a href="/id0904f67a8064de4e">COS Pivot Expertise Profile</a> (no page limit)</p><p>Applicants may submit either a<em> curriculum vitae</em> (max 2 pages) or a <a href="/id0904f67a8064de4e">COS Pivot Profile</a>. <span>If submitting a C.V., applicants are advised to tailor the document to include publications, activities, and projects most relevant to the proposed research.</span> If using a Profile, ensure that it is up-to-date. If you need assistance completing or updating your Profile, contact Patience Graybill Condellone.</p><p>All proposals must be submitted by the Departments to the College or School Dean by<strong> 4:30 PM on Friday, January 18, 2013</strong>. <span style="text-decoration:underline"><span>NOTE: Internal Coordination is required by the Departments to determine when applicants should submit to the Department Chairs for evaluation before submission to the Deans.</span></span><span> </span>The proposals and Deans' evaluations must be received in the Graduate School by <strong>4:30 PM on Friday, February 1, 2013</strong>.</p><h3>Review Process</h3><p>Proposals will be reviewed by the Graduate School Research and Development Committee and ad hoc subpanels of faculty peers within the four broad disciplinary areas of Arts & Humanities; Science & Engineering; Biomedical; and Social Science/Business/Education.</p><h3><a id="criteria">Review Criteria</a></h3><p><span>Proposals will be evaluated according to the following review criteria:</span></p><ul> <li><span>Intellectual merit of the proposed activity</span></li> <li><span>Feasibility of the proposed scope of work and research plan</span></li> <li><span>Appropriateness of the budget</span></li> <li><span>Alignment with the<a href="http://www.siue.edu/chancellor/strategic/siue_longtermgoals.shtml "> University’s strategic goals</a></span></li></ul><p></p><h3>Terms and Conditions</h3><p>AS A CONDITION OF THE AWARD, ALL SUCCESSFUL APPLICANTS WILL BE REQUIRED TO SUBMIT A FINAL PROJECT REPORT BY <strong>OCTOBER 1, 2014</strong> AND AN EXTERNAL GRANT PROPOSAL BY <strong>OCTOBER 1, 2015</strong>.</p><h3><a id="downloads">Downloads</a></h3><p><a href="/id0904f67a80730972">Assigned Research Time Cover Form</a><br /><a href="/id0904f67a80730f79">FY2014 Assigned Time Guidelines</a><br /></p><h3>Program Contacts</h3><p><span>Patience Graybill Condellone<br />Internal Grants Coordinator<br />The Graduate School/Office of Research and Projects<br /><a href="mailto:pgraybi@siue.edu">pgraybi@siue.edu</a><br />phone: 618.650.5618</span></p><p><span>Susan Morgan<br />Acting Associate Dean for Research<br />The Graduate School/Office of Research and Projects<br /><a href="mailto:smorgan@siue.edu">smorgan@siue.edu</a></span></p><p></p>