2012-13 Call for Project Proposals

The Center for Rural Community and Economic Development is pleased to announce a call for research project proposals for the 2012-2013 academic year.  The projects are designed to enable faculty and students to apply their knowledge and expertise while addressing needs of the community and organizations.  Proposals will be accepted from NMU faculty or a student(s) under the supervision of an NMU faculty member. The Center will award the two NMU research projects up to $3000 in financial support for their research. 

Center's Mission-
The Center for Rural Community and Economic Development at Northern Michigan University combines research, public service, education and training to enhance economic development and improve the quality of life in the Upper Peninsula and its surrounding region.

The proposed research should examine an area of economic and/or community development in the Upper Peninsula.  Topics could include research areas such as community development, economic development, tourism, healthcare, workforce development, delivery of public services, and business development.   This is by no means an exhaustive list of potential topics.
Proposals that have a community partner will receive preference.

How to apply

To apply, applicants must submit a proposal (not to exceed 4 pages, double-spaced, with 12 point font) that: outlines the study's purpose, contains a literature review and a statement that summarizes the research and how it advances the mission of the Center.  The proposal should also include acknowledgement of participation from the faculty member's department head.  The proposal along with a copy of the applicant's CV should be submitted to the Director of the Center no later than Sept 21,
2012 for consideration.  All proposals will be evaluated by the Center's advisory board.  Selection is expected to be completed by October 5th.
Funding will be used to cover costs associated with travel, consumables and student wages only.  No faculty stipends or salaries are allowed from this funding.

The selected faculty projects will be required to submit a completed article-sized manuscript to the Center and an appropriate refereed journal by July 1, 2013.  Student led projects will be required to submit a completed manuscript and present their findings at the 2013 NMU Celebration of Student Works.

If you have any questions or require any further information about the program, please contact- Bob Eslinger, Center Director at reslinge@nmu.edu or rural@nmu.edu. 

Robert Eslinger
Director, Continuing Education and
Workforce Development
Northern Michigan University
1401 Presque Isle Avenue
Marquette, MI 49855-5310
906.227.2103/1683