Faculty Research Awards Committee

(A&S Committee)

Standing Bylaw Committee of the
Faculty of Arts, Sciences and Engineering

MEMBERSHIP: 2023-2024

Term: Five (5) years

Name and Link to
Directory Listing
Rank, DepartmentTerm
(On leave)
Baghdiantz-McCabe, Ina*Professor, History2020-2025
de Ruiter, J.P.Professor, Computer Science and Psychology2020-2025
Gee, LauraAssociate Professor, Economics2021-2026
Haber, JudithProfessor, English2021-2026
Kilmer, MishaProfessor, Mathematics2023-2028
McMillan, MeganProfessor of the Practice, SMFA2023-2028
Mirkin, SergeiProfessor, Biology2020-2025
Montez, NoeAssociate Professor, Theatre, Dance, and Performance Studies2022-2027
Shin, Lisa*Professor, Psychology2021-2026
Shultz, Mary JaneProfessor, Chemistry 2023-2024
Zhong, XuepingProfessor, International Literary and Cultural Studies2020-2025
Thomas, Ayanna +Dean of Research, School of Arts and Sciences 
Dalby, Anna +Senior Research Development Specialist, Office of the Vice Provost 
Lewis, Susan +Director, Corporate and Foundation Relations 

* Chair/Co-Chair
+ ex-officio/non-voting

The function of the Faculty Research Awards Committee (FRAC) is to distribute funds in support of research conducted by members of the Faculty of the School of Arts and Sciences. The main responsibility is for members of FRAC to carefully review each proposal and come to the meetings prepared to discuss why each proposal should or should not be funded.

Visit the School of Arts and Sciences bylaws for more information regarding this committee's bylaws.

View this committee's most recent annual report.

View this committee's workload obligations.

FRAC APPLICATION INFORMATION

FRAC applications from the A&S tenure-stream faculty and full-time Professors of the Practice are considered throughout the academic year. For more information and to submit an application, click the link below.

FRAC Application Portal

YOUR APPLICATION IS MORE LIKELY TO BE SUCCESSFUL IF YOU FOLLOW THIS ADVICE:
  1. Do not cut and paste from another grant proposal. Keep in mind that your application will be read by people across the disciplines in Arts & Sciences. Explain the what, why, and how of your research project clearly and concisely so that people outside your field can understand it.
  2. Avoid technical or specialized language.
  3. Be sure to follow the word limit criteria listed for each category.
  4. Explain how the grant money will be spent (in addition to your attached budget).
  5. If the grant is to support a student, explain how the student's work will contribute directly to your own research project.

2024-2025 deadlines: 

Award TypeApplication Deadlines
Grants-in-AidMonday, September 16, 2024
Monday, November 25, 2024
Monday, January 13, 2025
Tuesday, February 18, 2025
Monday, May 5, 2025
Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Justice Grants-in-AidTuesday, March 25, 2025
Faculty Research FundMonday, September 23, 2024
Monday, January 20, 2025
Senior Semester LeavesMonday, October 21, 2024
Mellon Research AwardsMonday, November 4, 2024
Summer Faculty FellowshipsMonday, November 4, 2024
Open Access PublishingApplications accepted beginning in September and throughout the academic year until funds are expended.
Distinguished Scholar Award (Social Sciences)Monday, February 24, 2025

Previous FRAC awards: