The Office of Research and Sponsored Programs (ORSP) provides funding for internal awards designed to assist UT Martin faculty with development activities. The Faculty Development Grant Program provides three rounds of funding annually for regular, full-time faculty.
The next application deadline is Nov. 1. The number and size of awards for each cycle will depend on available funding. The Dynamic Form application and full program details can be found on the ORSP SharePoint site.
For more information, contact the Office of Research and Sponsored Programs at 731-881-7015 or orsp@utm.edu.
| Category | Maximum Award | Approved Activities |
| Professional Development | $1,500 | Instructional improvement activitiesCourse and curriculum development Attendance at classes, workshops, conferences, pre-conference sessions, or seminars related to discipline, research, or teaching and learning |
| Conference Participation | $1,500 | Presentation at a conference, workshop, or seminarPoster or demonstration exhibitPanelist |
| International Travel | $1,000 | Faculty research work or presentation at an international conferenceGroup leader may apply for activities in non-native English-speaking country for up to ten faculty members with limit of $1,000 per member (only one group travel funded per year)May be used to supplement activities during a Reagan Leave period |
| Research | $2,000 | Support for preliminary studies and research leading to external grant proposals |
| Creative Projects | $2,000 | Workshops, conferences, visiting artist exhibits, visiting guest speakers/experts, or similar activities hosted on the UTM campusBook manuscripts, publications, performances, or exhibitions developed by UTM faculty |
