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Internal Grant Opportunities -- Various Deadlines Approaching

EIU offers several internal grants including:

• The Academic Program Innovation Grant (API), which supports projects designed to foster new curriculum innovations and enhance the academic reputation of the university. Applicants must hold status as a full-time EIU faculty member (either Unit A or Unit B). Department chairs are eligible to apply. Friday, September 13, 2024. Program details, including application submission instructions can be found at the ORSP Website.

• The EIU Student Impact Grant for Faculty Mentors, which supports faculty who engage in high impact student practices. Student Impact Grants must be used to support both students and faculty members. Full time faculty (Unit A or B) who will be interacting with or mentoring at least one undergraduate or graduate student during the academic year are eligible. The submission deadline is Monday, October 8, 2024. Program details, including application submission instructions can be found at the ORSP Website.

• The Early Career Grant (ECG) program supports projects with potential to lead to significant external funding. Eligible projects include—but are not limited to—research, creative activity, and innovation in academic programs. All University personnel within their first six years of employment by EIU are eligible to submit ECG proposals. The submission deadline is Wednesday, September 4, 2024. Program details, including application submission instructions can be found at the ORSP Website.