Proposal Selection Criteria

All proposals are viewed 2 times:

First, by a preliminary review committee consisting of 5-9 College of Arts and Sciences faculty
Second, by the Dean of the College of Arts & Sciences.

You will strengthen your proposal significantly by clearly addressing all of the following essential criteria:

1. Clarity of the project purpose and expected outcomes and their potential significance.
2. Relevance of the research/creative project to the discipline.
3. Clarity and appropriateness of project procedure(s).
4. Documented qualifications of faculty and students to engage in this particular project.
5. Feasibility of successfully completing the project within the estimated timeframe.
6. Learning potential for collaborating students (i.e., likelihood they will learn, refine, and/or utilize appropriate research/creative techniques and methodologies).
7. Appropriateness of budget requests.
8. Attempts to secure additional funding from NKU or from external sources.
9. Potential that this grant might generate future external grants.
10. Documented proof of animal/human subjects protocol submission, if applicable.

For a printed copy of the selection criteria, click here.