FRAC Funding Policy
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Policy |
Guidelines |
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Application Process |
For FRAC funding opportunities, applicants do not need to complete the A-State Proposal Notice Form. Applications may be submitted directly through InfoReady before the deadline. |
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Eligibility |
Only tenure track faculty may apply for the Provost’s Challenge Research Seed Fund Award. All other faculty are eligible to apply for the Faculty Research Fund Award, the RTT Travel Fund, and an Off Campus Duty Assignment |
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Multiple applications |
Applicants may apply to more than one internal funding program during the same cycle. |
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Separate proposals |
The same project, activity, or expense may not be submitted to or funded by more than one program. |
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One award at a time |
An applicant may receive and hold only one internal award at a time. If selected for multiple awards, the applicant must choose one. |
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Provost’s Challenge Research Seed Fund Award reapplication |
Provost’s Challenge Research Seed Fund awardee may not apply to the same program again for five years following the award year. |
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Faculty Research Fund Award reapplication |
Faculty Research Fund awardee may not apply to the same program again for three years following the award year. |
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RTT Travel Fund reapplication |
RTT Travel Fund awardee may not apply to the same program again for three years following the award year. |
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Off-Campus Duty Assignment |
Off-Campus Duty Assignment (Compensated Leave or Sabbatical) awardee may not apply to the same program again for three years following the award year. |
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Applications to other programs |
The waiting period applies only to the program from which the applicant received an award. The applicant may apply to another program if they do not have an active internal award. |
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Previous award requirements |
All required reports, documentation, and financial obligations must be completed before an applicant may receive another internal award. |
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Other funding disclosure |
Applicants must disclose all active and pending internal or external funding related to the proposed work. |
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Use of funds |
Award funds must be used only for approved activities and expenses during the designated award period. |
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Changes or extensions |
Changes to the project, budget, or award period require prior written approval. |
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University compliance |
All activities and expenses must follow applicable university policies and compliance requirements. |
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Funding availability |
Awards are competitive and subject to the availability of funds. Meeting the eligibility requirements does not guarantee funding. |