Calls for proposals are open for Mason full-time faculty and administrative faculty interested in launching pilot research and course redesign projects in conjunction with colleagues at one or more of the universities within the 4-VA collaborative in Virginia. Collaborative Research Grants (CRG) are designed to facilitate and support alliances which leverage the strengths of each partner university to improve research competitiveness at Mason and within the Commonwealth; reduce working in silos; and provide hands-on experiential opportunities for students.
Other 4-VA institutions include William and Mary, James Madison, Old Dominion, Virginia Commonwealth, Virginia Military Institute, Virginia Tech, and the University of Virginia. Mason's Faculty and Community Outreach Coordinator Elizabeth Gillooly can be contacted for questions about partner school 4-VA contacts and funding.
The program is designed to encourage the development of baseline research projects in the sciences and humanities which could help fuel future research and funding. “The 4-VA Collaborative Research Grant program provides our Mason faculty an important first step to bring to life a research endeavor that will benefit our students, higher education, and citizens statewide and beyond,” explains Vice Provost, Academic Affairs, and 4-VA@Mason Campus Coordinator Janette Muir.
Applications will be accepted on a rolling basis through February 15, 2024.
Cover sheets require signatures of the Dean in addition to the Department Chair. Submit the cover sheet and the proposal to chssadr@gmu.edu at least FIVE BUSINESS DAYS prior to submission to procure the CHSS Dean's signature. Further information can be found at https://4va.gmu.edu/grants/.
December 07, 2023