Grant Resources
Frequently Asked Questions
What makes a project "engaged?"
Community engagement involves an organized activity outside the context of the classroom that meets the following criteria:
What do you mean by "critical reflection?"
Critical reflection documents what you have learned, how you have changed, and how you can apply that knowledge elsewhere. It is explicitly examining one's role in relationship to norms, structures, or other power dynamics. Structured as a facilitated or planned practice in your course or project, critical reflection should occur at various stages (before, during, and after) and should be contextualized by the kind of community engagement taking place.
What are some models or modes of engagement?
Models and modes of engagement can include being a practitioner, structuring a client-based project, co-producing a publication with a community partner, or otherwise bringing your expertise to address a specific community interest, problem, or public concern.
What kinds of deliverables are you looking for?
The applicant determines the deliverables appropriate to the proposed project.
I am applying for a "Curricular Innovation Grant." What is the two-step process?
You need your department Chair's approval to apply for this grant. First, submit a two-page proposal to your chair. If you receive your chair's approval, you can apply for the grant.
Can more than one person collaborate on a grant?
Yes, collaborative and especially cross-disciplinary and cross-departmental work is encouraged.
Do my co-collaborators or partners need to be affiliated with AAP?
No, you can work with anyone you would like, but please include a list of all collaborators or partners involved in your project description.
I am a student — can I still apply?
Yes, students, both undergraduate and graduate, can apply for the Research and Creative Work grant. Please note, though, that students cannot apply for grants to support faculty-lab-affiliated work. Student research grants are specifically for student-initiated work that is both outside any faculty research lab and credit-bearing coursework.
Can faculty use some of their portion to cover time and expenses of students included in the proposals?
Yes, faculty can use portions of the grant to cover time and expenses of students name in the proposal.
Can a student and a faculty member apply for the same project?
No, both applications would be denied. A faculty research lab must submit an application that includes any student-affiliated work on behalf of the lab. The grant can include compensation for student labor.
When will I find out if I received the grant?
All applicants will be notified in May.
