The University of South Florida is evaluating its Internal Awards process.
We would appreciate knowing how other universities conduct their internal
awards programs.

Listed below are a few specific questions:

1. How frequently is your internal awards program conducted? By semester,
quarter, year?

2. What is the maximum amount that can be requested?  If there is no maximum
amount, what is the typical level of funding?

3. What are the eligibility requirements for investigators applying for the
internal award?  Are there criteria with regard to career stage (i.e.
academic rank) or history of external awards?

4. Do you have any mechanism for increasing the likelihood that the internal
awards will lead to external applications?

5. Do you track the success of your internal awards program in leading to
subsequent external grants?  If so, how do you track it?  Can you share the
results with us?

6. Approximately what proportion of internal awards are funded?

7. What is the total amount of internal awards funded annually?

8. What are the primary sources of funds for internal awards?

Any and all feedback will be greatly appreciated.

Thank you!

Rebecca K. Puig
Electronic Research Administration Specialist
Division of Sponsored Research
University of South Florida
4202 East Fowler Avenue, FAO 126
Tampa, FL  33620-7900
(813) 974-5465 Voice
(813) 974-4962 Fax
xxxxxx@research.usf.edu
http://www.research.usf.edu/sr/

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