Research & Creative Activities Program (RCAP)
RCAP is an internal grant program administered by the Office of Research and Creative
Activity to encourage eligible full-time faculty and instructors to develop individual
projects leading to the pursuit of external funding sources, and the promotion of
research, scholarly, and creative activities.
RCAP support targets all disciplines, and is administered through two project categories:
Category I funds are considered "seed" monies to enhance the competitiveness of a subsequent submission of a new or renewal proposal for external funding. Awardees are required to submit a proposal for extramural funding as a result of RCAP support.
Awards are granted up to $16,000.
Category II funds support the general development, expansion, or enhancement of faculty research and scholarly activity, and/or the creative and performing arts. Awardees are not required to submit a proposal for extramural funding as a result of RCAP support.
Awards are granted up to $8,000.
RCAP Award Information
For questions or further information, contact internal.grants@wku.edu
FY24 RCAP Application Information
Sample RCAP Forms
RCAP Review Committee
WKU faculty volunteer to serve on the application review committee each year. If you are interested in becoming a RCAP reviewer, please email internal.grants@wku.edu.
Questions can be directed to internal.grants@wku.edu
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