What criteria are used to determine funding?: The project should seek to produce something of value to the individual and the College -- either eventual pedagogic or curricular improvements or possible future scholarly effort.  R&D also looks to the ancestry of the project. The applicant's previous history of grant applications should indicate the ability to accomplish what was promised, to use awarded funds prudently, and to file final reports as required. Development projects are not funded for emeriti faculty.. Please note: As in section I.B. of the General Guidelines, Professional Development for Administrative projects are not handled by R&D.

You are strongly encouraged to apply for external (non-Dickinson) funding for all R&D projects.  Go to http://www.dickinson.edu/internal/departments/cfr/ for more information.

How are these projects supported?:  R&D provides funding for expenses, including travel, materials, and tuition. Funding is limited to $1,500 per semester or $3,000 per summer.  Professional development projects pursued during a sabbatical leave are limited to $1,600 per semester.  Funding for up to two (2) semesters for a single project may be applied for in a single proposal. 

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