Request for Proposals for 2007/08 RSCAP
Mini-Grants Due Nov. 20

The Faculty Subcommittee on Sponsored Programs announces the Request for Proposals for 2007/08 RSCAP Mini-Grants. The RFP, application cover sheet, and budget worksheet may be accessed at the Office of Research and Sponsored Programs web site - http://www.sonoma.edu/aa/ORSP. Paper copies are also available from Carol Hall, ORSP Administrative Support Coordinator, 4-2448, Stevenson 1050.

Proposals are due in the ORSP office, Stevenson 1050, by 4:30 p.m. on Tuesday, Nov. 20. These grants assist faculty in initiating, continuing or completing research, scholarship and creative activity projects.

Funding for the RSCAP program is allocated annually to each CSU campus by the State Legislature. The intent of the legislation is to assist faculty in their efforts to remain current in their disciplines, pursue new ways to enrich student learning, and contribute to knowledge that will strengthen California socially, culturally, and economically. The legislative guidelines also emphasize the importance of encouraging and supporting untenured faculty. Additional funding for the 2007/2008 Mini-Grant cycle has been provided by the Instructionally-Related Activities Program for RSCAP Student Assistant Supplements.

These supplements, funded by student fees administered by the Fee Advisory Committee, are available specifically for the purpose of involving paid Student Assistants in Mini-Grant projects.

Faculty Workshop on Internal Funding Opportunities, Oct. 12

The Office of Research and Sponsored Programs announces a Workshop on Internal Funding Opportunities for Faculty, Oct. 12 from noon to 1 p.m. in Stevenson 2052. Dr. Karina Nielsen, Chair of the Faculty Subcommittee on Sponsored Programs, and ORSP Director Joshua Schultz, will present an overview of internal funding opportunities for faculty including RSCAP Mini-Grants, RSCAP Summer Fellowships, and Faculty Travel Awards. Call or e-mail Carol Hall at 4-2448, carol.hall@sonoma.edu, to reserve a seat.