Global Studies Faculty Research Grant

Any University of Nevada, Reno faculty member with academic or administrative rank holding at least a 0.5 full-time equivalent appointment is eligible to apply.

• Faculty may apply for and receive only one award per year
• Consecutive-year awards are permitted
• Applicants who have not previously received a Global Studies Research Grant will receive higher priority

Proposals for up to $3,000 will be considered for funding. Projects will typically be funded for one year only and must be carried out within the calendar year from January through December. Any extension must be approved in advance by the Ozmen Institute for Global Studies. The funds cannot be used retroactively (i.e. for expenses incurred prior to the award).

The grantee is expected to adhere to the proposed project as closely as possible.  Significant deviations from the original plan must be approved by the Ozmen Institute for Global Studies.  Within two months after the completion of the project, the grantee must submit a summary report outlining the accomplishments of the project to the Ozmen Institute. The grantee is requested to identify the sources of funding in any results funded partially or completely by these funds whenever feasible.  The funding source is the Ozmen Institute for Global Studies and the UNR Office of the Provost. Successful applicants are strongly encouraged to make an oral or poster board presentation during the 2022 International Education Week (typically in November) or at another international event on campus.

Grantees are required to submit an International Travel Authorization (ITA) Request to BCN Risk Management prior to the date of travel. Requests received fewer than 30 days prior to the date of travel may not provide adequate time for review, and travel may not be reimbursable. ITA requests submitted after travel has been completed shall not be reimbursed. Travel is not approved until the traveler receives an e-mail confirmation from BCN Risk Management. 

Proposals will be evaluated according to the following criteria:

• The academic/scientific merits of the project
• Does the proposal identify a meaningful result that contributes to the international strengths of the University of Nevada, Reno?
• Is the proposal new and does it promise significant future development involving global/international activities?
• Will the project have a significant impact on professional development at the University of Nevada, Reno?
• Does it provide evidence of the long-term results of the project?
• Does the chair's letter of reference strongly support the project, especially in terms of the applicant's role statement?
• Are matching funds provided (highly desirable, but not required)?
• Is appropriate supporting material provided giving evidence of commitment abroad?
• Has the applicant received previous GSRGs?
• Is the application packet complete?

Grant applications will be reviewed by the Global Studies Research Grants Committee of the Ozmen Institute.  Funding recommendations will be made based on the proposed project and its relevance to the above considerations.  Recommendations for partial funding will be verified with the grant applicant. Applications will be reviewed and recipients selected by spring each year. Awardees will be notified by the Ozmen Institute for Global Studies shortly thereafter.