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The purpose of this department is to offer Colby faculty information on funding resources and to make the process of applying for grants as easy as possible. In the early stages of our homepage, we have provided information on how to apply for external funding at Colby, funding resources at Colby, and FAQs. As our database grows, we will add more features on funding resources external to Colby.

Services Provided:

The College Grants Office is a resource for faculty and staff, providing information and assistance in the grant seeking process. The office is also responsible for recording all grant activity, ensuring compliance with College and federal regulations for all sponsored programs, and overseeing the reporting responsibilities on institutional grants.

  • Information Newsletters of Funding Opportunities
  • Publicity
  • Budget and Grant Preparation
  • Funding Searches

Staff will assist faculty in identifying potential sources of support for faculty research or institutional projects.

FACULTY PLEASE NOTE
The Grant Proposal Endorsement Form (= the old Signature Form) has been updated and changed slightly as of August 2007. Please be sure to use the current form, which you can download from the "Forms" section of this website on the left side of this page.
NSF MAJOR RESEARCH INSTRUMENTATION PROGRAM
NSF has just announced their new MRI program for instrument development and acquisition. For guidelines see:
www.nsf.gov/publications/pub_summ.jsp?ods_key=nsf08503

Letters of intent are due December 21, 2007 for grants between $2 million and $4 million.  No minimum award for non-Ph.D. awarding institutions such as Colby.

Because only three proposals are allowed per organization, it is wise to alert the CFGR office (bbrown@colby.edu) and Ed Yeterian (ehyeter@colby.edu) if you plan to apply.
National Academies, Natl. Res. Council: Postdoctoral & Senior Research Awards
The National Academies of the National Research Council have announced their Postdoctoral and Senior Research Awards for 2008.  These can be conducted at one of the over 120 research laboratories in the U.S. representing nearly all U.S. agencies.  These programs provide opportunities for scientists to perform research on problems largely of their own choosing, yet compatible with the research interests of the sponsoring laboratory.
Applications acceptance deadlines:  Feb. 1, May 1, April 1.  See also: www.national-academies.org/rap