Faculty Research and Creative Activities
Discovery and Creation
The 91桃色 is a High Research Activity Institution according to the . Hosting the largest and most diverse faculty in the University, the College of Arts and Sciences exemplifies the research activity and accomplishments that are required for this designation. With hundreds of scholarly publications, presentations, and performances, and millions of dollars in funded grants every year, A&S faculty have had a central role in making 91桃色 the leading research institution on the central gulf coast.
Explore our College鈥檚 research news, research areas, and research centers to discover what makes it such an exciting place to be.
Research Resources for Faculty
University Resources
Office of the Vice President for Research
The Office of the Vice President for Research coordinates research at a variety of stages, including pre-funding, post-funding, and compliance.
Sponsored Projects Administration
The Sponsored Projects Administration helps faculty find funding opportunities for research, and develop proposals and budgets for sponsored research.
Grants and Contracts Accounting
Grants and Contracts accounting monitors post-award accounting of sponsored research.
91桃色 Faculty Development Council
The Faculty Development Council offers forums and supporting grants for graduate student and faculty research projects.
Undergraduate Research Office (OUR)
OUR promotes scholarly and creative activity at the undergraduate level. OUR programs include internships, funded fellowships for undergraduates, and support for extramural undergraduate research.
Research Administration in Arts and Sciences
Terri Lefeaux and Lester Mitchell the Research Administrators for the College of Arts and Sciences and provide assistance to researchers to develop successful proposals and budgets. They is available to support research activities with such issues as pre and post award services, research compliance, and human subjects.
F&A Rate Agreement (Effective 1/22/2018)
Facilities and Administration Rate Agreement
FAQ for F&A Rates effective 1/22/2018
Arts and Sciences College Funding Sources
A & S Summer Professional Development Award
The 鈥楽ummer Professional Develop Award鈥� is designed to stimulate the development of excellence in creative activity or research among Arts and Science faculty by providing time to think, design, create, and write. While all tenured and tenure-track Arts and Sciences faculty members are eligible, preference is given to untenured tenure-track faculty members who have not previously received this award. A call for proposals is generally made during the fall semester.
A & S Support and Development Award
The 鈥楽upport and Development Award鈥� is designed to provide funding so that individual faculty, groups of faculty, or an entire department may pursue funding for: 1) travel expenses to conduct research or to attend a seminar or workshop, 2) to purchase research supplies, equipment, or software, 3) to invite guests for seminars, colloquia or exhibits, or 4) to fund an artistic production, page or publication charges. All tenured and tenure-track Arts and Sciences faculty members are eligible for this award. A call for proposals is generally made during the fall semester. Call For Proposals.