Supporting Research in Undergraduate Workforce Readiness

Created in August of 2014 by Robert B and Virginia Toulouse, the University of North Texas and the University of North Texas Foundation, Inc.

About Professor Robert Toulouse

Dr. Robert Toulouse, a former College of Education faculty member, dean, provost and vice president of academic affairs at UNT, served as a mentor for Dr. Richard Simms.  Dr. Toulouse is honoring Dr. Simms through this annual award which supports COE faculty members in their pursuit of leadership-building activities.

Purpose of the Endowment

The endowment provides funding to faculty within the College of Education (COE) to support research and creative activities in pursuit of leadership-building activities. Successful proposals will emphasize how the proposed work will: 

  1. Detail how new teaching and/or administrative strategies will be developed and implemented 
  2. Improve student outcomes/success and how this will be measured 
  3. Be scaled up to broadly impact the entire COE and/or the DFW region (where appropriate)
  4. Be used to support future external grant submission and/or other alternative revenue generating activity

This award can support a wide range of activities, including: faculty-led research projects, conference/presentation travel associated with a funded project, and student-led research and engagements. These grants are designed to complement not replace external funding, so a successful application will note how this initial funding will lead to additional funding and/or alternative revenue generating activities.

 Eligibility and Requirements

PI Eligibility

tenure-track or tenured faculty appointment in COE

Budget Considerations

Funding range is generally $5,000 to 10,000 per request. Please note that these funds cannot be used for conference travel (only allowed when associated with a funded project), salaries for faculty, salaries for students, publication page charges, open access fees, or course releases.

Time to Complete Project
12-months from date of award

Expectations for Funded Projects

External Grant Proposal Submission

It is expected that you will submit an external grant submission and/or fully implement your alternative revenue generating activity within 15-months from the award date.

Dissemination of Findings

It is expected that you will present and/or publish the results of the grant project within 12-months from the award date.

Acknowledgment of Funding Source
All creative works generated as a result of internal funding should reference the COE-Richard and Betty Simms Leadership Development  Award as the source of funding.
Research Service Expectation
Serve on a COE review committees to review future proposals

Deadline for Submission

Proposals will be accepted on a continuous basis until annual program funds are expended. It is anticipated that up to 4 awards may be available annually.
 
 

How to Submit

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