In conjunction with the formation of the University-wide Rural Futures Institute, two new competitive grant opportunities have been announced and a Request for Proposals (RFP) has been issued. The grants are for both research and teaching programs.
The stated goal of the Research and Engagement grant is to foster the development of innovative multi-disciplinary research initiatives around topics that address issues critical to the future of rural communities and landscapes. Up to eight awards will be made, ranging from $75,000 - $150,000 each.
The goal of the Teaching and Engagement grant is to connect student learning and community engagement through the development, teaching, research and administration of transformational service learning courses. Up to eight awards will be made, ranging from $15,000 - $25,000 per award.
The research grant has a pre-proposal deadline of October 12, 2012. Full proposals for the teaching grants are due October 19, 2012. The teaching grant does not have a pre-proposal round.
All faculty and staff members in the University of Nebraska system are eligible to apply for these grants.
More detailed grant information is available on the Rural Futures website at ruralfutures.nebraska.edu/grants in PDF format.
Informational meetings have been held at UNK, UNO and UNMC campuses and UNL sessions are scheduled for Friday, September 7 at the East Campus Union at 10:00 a.m. and at the City Campus Union at 1:00 p.m. to provide an overview of the grants and answer questions or address concerns. Faculty and staff are welcome to attend either or both sessions. See Kiosks for the room assignment.
However, to accommodate Extension and other University personnel who do not office on campus, a webinar has been scheduled for 1 p.m. (CST) on Thursday, September 6. Please mark this on your calendars and plan to connect to the webinar to learn more about the grant opportunities. Information on how to connect is included below.
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Topic(s): RFI Grant Information Meeting
Date: Sept. 6
Time: 1 p.m.
Adobe Connect Web Session
This Web Seminar will also be taped and archived on the web for staff members unable to join the training.
Adobe Connect does not require pre-registration for those who wish to attend the session. To participate in the Adobe Connect session you will need to have a computer with Internet access and a phone to participate. At the meeting time, simply click on the following link or copy and paste it into your browser to enter the meeting:
http://connect.unl.edu/rfi/
When you go to that URL you will find yourself at a login page. Simply click on “Click to Enter” under the “Enter as a guest” heading. You will then be prompted for your name. Enter your name and click “Enter” to enter the meeting space.
Audio:
Audio is via the phone line. You will need to call Conference Number(s): 800-910-2399 PassCode: 874758 #
Be sure your computer speakers are on mute.
Or Audio will come via the computer speakers. You will use the chat box to ask questions.
-- Kim Peterson