interdisciplinary studies of writing

grants

Research Grant to Support Writing in the Disciplines & Writing Across the Curriculum

application information

Please submit the following:

1. Application form (pdf) (doc) with appropriate signatures
2. Project summary
3. Budget request form (pdf) (doc)
   Note: if the grant proposal includes a Research Assistant, we strongly recommend that applicants use our budget development worksheet before completing the budget request form. There is no need to submit the worksheet with the application.
   
4. If the proposed research involves human subjects as defined by the IRB, please provide a copy of approved or pending Institutional Review Board approval or exemption. The Principal Investigator is responsible for obtaining exemption; typically, Center-funded research is considered a category 1 exemption—“Research conducted in established or commonly accepted educational settings, involving normal educational practices.” Click here for more information and to obtain the application.

Project summary

In 1000 to 1500 words total, respond to each of the items below. Head each section with the numbered section as written here.

Part 1: Overview (no more than 300 words)

Introduce the problem or research question that you intend to address, and briefly describe how your project will address it.

Part 2: Project Description

Describe your project. Please include

• proposed research methodology
• timetable for the project
• if applicable, rationale for involving a research assistant, and an explanation of the RA’s roles and responsibilities

Part 3: Relevance and Plans for Dissemination

In this section, please address the following two questions:

• Explain the relevance of your project to the improvement of student writing or writing instruction at the University of Minnesota. What are its implications for colleagues, departments, and/or the University as a whole?
• Specify the intended audience for your results and your plans for disseminating those results within the University of Minnesota and elsewhere.

examples

updated! Click here for examples (in pdf form) of project summaries from successful ISW grant proposals.

support during the application process

Katie Levin is available to consult with potential or actual applicants at any time during the process. Reach her at kslevin [at] umn [dot] edu or at 612.624.7720.