Internal funding for Northern Michigan University faculty, staff and students exists to enhance the academic experience and professional growth by providing financial support for new initial research projects, scholarly activities, papers for publication and creative works. This internal funding is intended to prepare faculty, staff and students to apply for external funding in the future.

Internal Grants Overseen by the Faculty Grant Committee

Reassigned Time Awards
(AAUP only)

Deadlines:
Sept. 14, 2012
Feb. 1, 2013

Guidelines

Award: 4 Credits

Sample Proposals

Past
Awards

Report Guidelines and Sample Reports

Faculty Research Grant Program

Deadline: Nov. 1

Guidelines

Award: $7,000

Sample Proposals

Past Awards

Report Guidelines and Sample Report

Curriculum Development & Instructional Improvement Grant Program

Deadline: Apr. 1

Guidelines

Award: $3,000

Sample Proposals

Past
Awards

Report Guidelines and Sample Report

Peter White Scholar Program

Deadline: Mar. 15

Guidelines

Award: $17,500

Sample Proposals

Past
Awards

Report Guidelines and Sample Report

Spooner Student Research Grant Program
(Student Award)

Deadlines: Sept. 15;
Jan 15; Mar. 15

Guidelines

Award: $500

Sample Proposals

Past
Awards

Report Guidelines

Other Internal Grant & Award Opportunities

Excellence In Education Research Grant Program
(Student Award)

Deadline: Feb. 1

Guidelines

Award: $1,500

 Sample Proposals

Freshman Fellowship Program
(Student Award)

Deadline: Jan. 15

Freshman Fellowship Website

Technology Innovation Award for Students
(Student Award)

Deadline: Mar. 8, 2013

Guidelines

Award: $750

Adjunct Professional Development Award

Deadline: Ongoing

Guidelines

Award: $300

Center for U.P. Studies Fellowship
(A&S Faculty only)

Deadlines: Jan. 31, 2013, Aug. 30, 2013

Guidelines

Award:  4 credits

TLAC Conference Grants

Deadlines: Mar. 1, Oct. 1

Dowload Form

TLAC Website

Award:  $500