WKU-Glasgow Resource Committee

Funding Application Guidelines

I) Purpose

The WKU-Glasgow Resource Committee offers financial support for faculty and students for activities that enhance scholarly productivity and/or professional development. A limited amount of funds are distributed annually based on academic potential and funding availability.

II) Who May Apply

All full-time and part-time faculty (including adjuncts) and students currently teaching or enrolled at WKU-Glasgow.

III) Funded Activities

• Travel and accommodations for professional meetings or workshops
• Rresearch projects
• Books, equipment, or materials
• Ppreparation of manuscripts/creative works for publication, presentation
• Class projects or field trips
• Guest speakers
• Student engagement opportunities
• Study abroad/study away opportunities

 

IV) Funding

Faculty/students are not limited in the number of requests they may submit. However, funding is limited to $1,000 per faculty and $500 per student per fiscal year (July 1-June 30). Applicants are strongly encouraged to utilize these monies to supplement funding from other sources (college, department, etc.).

V) How to Apply

To apply for funds, printout and complete the WKU-Glasgow Academic Funding Application. Application requires an explanation of proposed activity plus a statement of expenses and other funding.  Link to Application.

The WKU-Glasgow Resource Committee will meet quarterly to review applications on the following dates:

Fall Semester

September 16, with applications due by 4:00 pm September 9

December 1, with applications due by 4:00 November 24

Spring Semester

February 16, with applications due by 4:00 pm February 9

April 30, with applications due by 4:00 April 23

(Applications for activities during summer months are welcome, due at April deadline.)

Funding is limited, so apply early!

VI) Final Report

A report detailing use of funds must be submitted to the WKU-Glasgow Resource Committee within 30 days of completion of funded activity for review. Failure to comply may result in denial of future funding opportunities.