Center for Interdisciplinary Research on Culture and Technology

Member Small Grant Application Program

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                

CIRCT MEMBERS are welcome to submit a grant application for projects which promote significant research in policy, ethics, and culture.

*See Additional Information below.

Small Research Grant

 

Awarded a) to conduct preliminary research that will lead to a larger grant proposal or CIRCT related project; or b) to organize participants in a conference or symposium that will lead to a larger grant proposal or CIRCT related project.

Matching Grant

 

Awarded to match grant support or multi-group support for CIRCT related research or projects. Promised grants are only awarded if project is accepted.

Author Publishing Charge (APC) Grant

 

Awarded for publications of CIRCT related research a) in reputable publications and b) if support was unavailable from a grant proposal or from department funds.

Small Research Grant Application

Matching Grant Application

APC Grant Application

Additional Information:

Funding can take the form of a variety of expenses including travel and lodging.

Recipients will report within 1 calendar year on how their money leveraged either preparing a larger grant or the preparation of an CIRCT related project or publication.

CIRCT will set aside $20,000 for fiscal year 2022, with $10,000 of that money announced as available at the beginning of each term (September and January). The money will be allocated on a first come first served basis until it runs out. Proposals can be denied if they are not deemed appropriate for CIRCT or are too expensive given the CIRCT budget. Partial support can also be offered in the case of proposals where this seems appropriate

PROPOSAL REVIEWS

  • Each application will be reviewed on a rolling basis by 2 members of the exec board chosen by the director for related expertise.
  • Decisions will be made by the CIRCT Director in collaboration with the member reviewers.
  • Proposals will be ranked on the following basis 1-5 (5 being the highest):
    • 1-5 Potential impact of the research or project
    • 1-5 Potential impact in promoting CIRCT’s mission at Michigan Tech
    • 1-5 Potential to jump start further research and projects
  • Also taken into consideration:
    • Amount requested given available CIRCT funds
    • Evidence of others in support of research or project
    • Possible IRAD return