We've had mixed results with giving course releases for grant writing. Some faculty members get the job done, others don't. I'd probably tie a stipend to the actual submission rather than do a course release.

Dawn

Dawn Underwood, Director
Office of Sponsored Programs
Indiana State University
Erickson Hall 511
Terre Haute, IN 47809

ph:  812.237.3088
fax: 812.237.3092

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From: Research Administration List [mailto:xxxxxx@hrinet.org] On Behalf Of Donna Berger
Sent: Thursday, September 30, 2010 2:19 PM
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Subject: [RESADM-L] faculty incentives for grant writing

Hi Everyone,

I am working on an incentive program for faculty to develop grant
proposals. We are thinking of offering a course release for up to 6 faculty
members per year (one from each of our schools) in order for them to
prepare  grant proposals.  Our intent is to stimulate greater interest in
proposal writing among faculty who have not been active and/or encourage
collaborative, interdisciplinary proposals.  Our initial thoughts are to
announce the program and have faculty submit their proposal concepts to a
panel of reviewers who would select those that are most likely to be
competitive. Faculty who are selected would then be given release time (or
possibly a stipend) to develop the proposal. Does anyone offer a program
similar to this and could you share your ideas with me. Any input would be
most appreciated. Thank you!

Donna Berger, Ph.D.
Coordinator, Academic Grants
Marist College
Phone: 845-575-3670

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