Faculty Research & Development Grant
The Faculty Research & Development Grant (FR&D) was established by the NKU Research Foundation to support and strengthen faculty research by providing funding for basic and applied research. A high priority will be given to proposals that have a potential for commercialization of a technology, product, or process.
Maximum Grant: $15,000 with a negotiable time period. A typical award will not exceed 24 months.
Submission Timing & Deadline: No deadline, applications may be submitted at any time.
Eligibility: Faculty must be tenured or have tenure-track appointment at time of application.
Funds may be used for:
- Faculty release time at replacement expense rates, with approval of Chair and Dean
- Faculty summer pay, with the approval of Chair and Dean
- Student, technical, or hourly assistance pay
- Travel Funds (e.g. confer with collaborators or mentors)
- Supplies, equipment, or software
Access the FR&D Guidelines (.PDF)
for detailed information about eligibility, fund use, and how to apply.
Access the FR&D Application Package (.DOC)
to submit a proposal.
If questions about the FR&D opportunity, please link to the above Guidelines. Subsequently, Gail Lange at langeg1@nku.edu is available to answer your questions.