CALL FOR PROPOSALS
Research Infrastructure Awards Program (RIAP)
Deadline: October 30, 2007


Announcement: The Research Infrastructure Awards Program provides a one-time allotment of $1,000,000 to be used to support college/school-level research infrastructure requests. The program is designed to fund projects that will enhance facilities and/or provide equipment or other materials that will facilitate research and scholarly/creative activities. Academic units may submit a maximum of two proposals with a funding limit of $100,000 per proposal. All academic and research faculty are eligible for this award.

Multidisciplinary research teams may also apply for this award. Proposals must be routed through the appropriate dean of the lead principal investigator. Funding requests are not to exceed $100,000; the number of awards will depend on the funding levels requested. Awards are non-renewable, and funds must be expended by June 30, 2008. Due to restrictions on the use of state funds, Research Infrastructure Award Program funds may not be used for faculty stipends, summer salaries, travel, or hosting. NSHE Board of Regents purchasing policies and procedures apply to the use of these funds. NSHE purchasing policies and procedures (PDF) are available on the web.

Application Package Completion Instructions:

Download the RIAP application package (Word doc)

1. Complete Research Infrastructure Award Program Application Package. The application should include a cover sheet, proposal description, budget, and budget justification narrative. Please use MS Word with a 12-point, Times New Roman font. All pages should be single-spaced and have one-inch margins. Package may also be requested via e-mail at robin.toles@unlv.edu.
   
   
2. Submit Research application package. The appropriate dean should email the entire electronic application package to Robin Toles (robin.toles@unlv.edu) in the Office of Research Services.

Note: PI's will be notified when the completed package has been received.

Selection Process: Proposals will be evaluated by a Research Infrastructure Award Program Advisory Committee composed of faculty representing a variety of disciplines. Their recommendations will be provided to the Vice President for Research and Dean of the Graduate College and the UNLV President through the Associate Vice President for Research Services.

Program and Application Questions: Contact Robin Toles at 895-0456 or e-mail robin.toles@unlv.edu.

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