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Research Excellence Fund (REF)—Letters of Support and Submission Requirements

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Letters of Support and Submission Requirements

REF-IE

  • Submit one (1) copy of final proposal to the appropriate Dean for review – the Dean will submit their letter of support directly to the VPR.
  • Submit one (1) original and eight (8) copies of the final proposal to Laurie Stark, 317 Administration Building.

REF-RS

  • Institute/Center/School
    • Submit one (1) copy of the final proposal to the appropriate Dean for review – the Dean will submit their letter of support directly to the VP Research office, Attn: Cathy Banfield.
    • Submit one (1) original and eight (8) copies of the final proposal to Laurie Stark, 317 Administration Building.
  • College
    • Obtain letter of support from the appropriate Chair(s) and include with the final proposal.
    • Submit one (1) copy of the final proposal, including the letter of support from the Chair(s), to the appropriate Dean for review – the Dean will submit their letter of support directly to the VP Research office, Attn: Cathy Banfield.
    • Submit one (1) original and eight (8) copies of the final proposal, including the letter of support from the Chair(s), to Laurie Stark, 317 Administration Building.

REF-MG

  • Institute/Center/School
    • Obtain letter of support and curriculum vitae from the off-campus mentor. This is a requirement and both need to be included with the final proposal submission.
    • Submit one (1) copy of the final proposal, including the letter of support from the mentor, to the appropriate Dean for review – the Dean will submit their letter of support directly to the VP Research office, Attn: Cathy Banfield.
    • Submit one (1) original and eight (8) copies of the final proposal, including the letters of support, to Laurie Stark, 317 Administration Building.
  • College
    • Obtain letter of support and curriculum vitae from the off-campus mentor. This is a requirement and both need to be included with the final proposal submission.
    • Submit one (1) copy of the final proposal, including the letter of support from the Chair(s) and the letter of support from the mentor, to the appropriate Dean for review – the Dean will submit their letter of support directly to the VP Research office, Attn: Cathy Banfield.
    • Submit one (1) original and eight (8) copies of the final proposal, including the letter of support from the Chair(s) and the letter of support from the mentor, to Laurie Stark, 317 Administration Building.

Dean Requirement:

The Dean will send their letter of support directly to the VP Research Office, Attn: Cathy Banfield.  Due date TBA.  If faculty members from the same College/School submit multiple proposals, the Dean needs to prioritize the proposals from the College/School based on need and benefit.

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