The Faculty Research Grant Program (FRG) enables full-time faculty to pursue research projects that will lead to successful external funding applications and new publications. In accordance with University Statute, FRGs provide seed money to further our faculty's professional development, advance understanding in their respective disciplines, and promote a vigorous and recognized research community at Fordham.  

FRG applications are considered and awarded in two cycles, one for "1st Year at Fordham" faculty only, and the second which is open to all full-time faculty.

The deadlines for application are:
 - "1st Year at Fordham" faculty --> October 1st
 -  All full-time faculty                  --> January 15th 

**NEW OPPORTUNITIES FOR JANUARY 2010 APPLICANTS**:
"Summer FRGs"
  --> a $6,500 stipend to relieve from summer teaching responsibilities faculty who have a scholarly project
        that does not at present have funding needs (e.g., costs for personnel, travel, equipment, etc.), 
        but that would be significantly advanced by 3 months of undistracted attention, and which has a 
        strong potential of achieving either:
        a. subsequent external support from its results (e.g., identified contract, fellowship or grant opportunity);
        b. imminent publication through an identified venue.
Extra Funding for "NYCRDC Proposals"
-->  up to an additional $5,000 for an application may be accrued through any and all budget categories on
       the FRG Budget Proposal Form (see below) for expenses necessary for a proposed project to access        
       and make full use of the of the New York Census Research Data Center (NYCRDC). Please click on the 
       following links to find out "what is the NYCRDC and what does it provide?" and
       "how to apply for access to the NYCRDC."
Of course, the traditional FRG opportunities are still available 
-->  up to $4,000 toward publication preparation; $6,500 toward preparing an application for external support.

To apply for any of these Faculty Research Grant opportunities, 
please follow the instructions below: 

• By no later than the midnight that will bring to an end the date January 15, 2009 applicants must click on and 
  complete the Fordham FRG Application 011509 
  This on-line application will automatically close and be unavailable after January 15th.
                                                         AND
• By no later than the midnight that will bring to an end the date January 15, 2009, e-mail to 
   FacFellows@Fordham.edu:
  1) Your Curriculum Vitae as a Microsoft Word or PDF document named: 
       LAST NAME, FIRST NAME CV09
  2) The appropriate Funding Justification Narrative* as a Microsoft Word or PDF document named:
       LAST NAME, FIRST NAME FJ09
  3) Unless applying for a "Summer FRG" stipend, your completed FRG Budget Proposal Form (click to obtain) 
      as a Microsoft Excel or PDF document named:
      LAST NAME, FIRST NAME BP09

* Please follow as appropriate the: 
   Funding Justification Narrative Guideline OR Summer FRG Funding Justification Guideline
   
   To go "beyond the basics" and further develop your grant writing skills, please download our new tutorial:
   "Transforming a Descriptive Narrative of Research into an Effective Appeal for Research"

If you have any questions, please contact James Wilson, Director of Faculty Development at ajawilson@fordham.edu or at (718) 817-4964.


Resources for Current FRG Holders:
FREP & FRG Disbursement Guidelines
FRG Final Summary Report Form & Instructions (Word Doc)