Funding
Faculty Funding Opportunities
We encourage faculty to explore the full spectrum of research support through external and internal opportunities.
College of Fine Arts Research Funding Opportunities
The College of Fine Arts supports research and creative ecosystem through four tiers of internal grant funding. These programs are designed to meet faculty needs at various stages of research, creative practice, collaboration, and dissemination.
Catalyst Grant
CFA Catalyst Grants provide seed funding of up to $7,000 to support research, creative, and interdisciplinary projects with strong potential for external funding, public impact, or major dissemination outcomes such as exhibitions, performances, or publications. Catalyst Grants are intended to propel ambitious projects at a pivotal early stage and/or advance key research priorities of the College.Research & Production Grant
CFA Research & Production Support Grants provide up to $4,000 to support the final stages of research and creative projects that have a clearly defined outcome and an identified venue for dissemination, realization, or public presentation. These grants are designed to help faculty complete projects that are ready for exhibition, performance, publication, documentation, or other forms of delivery and dissemination.Faculty–Student Collaborative Grant
Faculty–Student Collaborative Grants provide up to $2,500 to support joint research and creative projects between College of Fine Arts faculty and undergraduate or graduate students. These grants are designed to promote mentorship, foster experiential learning, and support projects that engage students in meaningful research or creative inquiry under faculty guidance.Faculty Travel Grant
Faculty Conference and Exhibition Travel Support Grants provide up to $1,000 to support travel and registration for faculty presenting or exhibiting their research or creative work at academic conferences, juried exhibitions, curated shows, or professional conferences. These grants facilitate the dissemination of scholarship and creative practice, support faculty development, and enhance the visibility of the College’s research and creative excellence.
How do I Apply?
For CFA Catalyst, Research & Production, and Faculty-Student Collaborative Grants
DEADLINE: MARCH 2
To apply for the CFA internal research grant opportunities, complete both the Application Form and the Budget Form and submit them via email to Michael D. Carrasco by the deadline of March 2. Be sure to label the two documents with your last name and specific opportunity (e.g. LASTNAME_CatalystGrant should be changed to Smith_CatalystGrant). Awards will be announced in mid-April. The grants are for a period of one year from date of award.
For Faculty Travel Grants
DEADLINE: FEBRUARY 20
A Qualtrics application link will be sent directly to faculty on January 20 and be posted here after that date. Complete the online Qualtrics application by February 20.
For All CFA Funding Opportunities
Ensure your submission is complete and submitted by the deadline to be considered for award.
Please consult the allowable expenses document when constructing the proposal budget.
Additional Funding Opportunities
Council on Research & Creativity:
The CRC offers a number of funding programs each year. Please review the CRC website for details on the application process.
The Office of the Provost:
The Provost’s Faculty Travel Grant supports tenured or tenure-earning faculty presenting peer-reviewed papers at national or international conferences.
Open Access Publishing Fund:
The Open Access Publishing Fund supports publishing costs for eligible open access (OA) journals and books when no alternative funding is available, thereby fostering the exploration of new and innovative publishing models.