Ethics Across the Curriculum

Faculty Research Fellowships

Deadline: May 15, 2020 

1. Individual Research Fellowship

Process

The process begins with a narrative proposal that (1) addresses a specific ethical issue, (2) demonstrates the impact of the project in the field(s) of study, (3) outlines the methodologies and research practices of the project, (4) includes a completion timeline, and (5) identifies measures for project evaluation. Recipients are selected by the CSE Faculty Advisory Committee and awardees will be notified by May 15, 2020.

The application packet includes:

1. Application Cover Sheet with signatures (or email confirmation);
2. curriculum vitae;
3. narrative proposal that addresses the above items (1000 - 1200 words);
4. two brief letters of recommendation for the project (preferably from department Chair, Dean, and/or senior scholars in the applicant’s discipline);
5. budget sheet; and
6. supplementary documentation (optional).
   
   

Expectations of Awardees include:

• pursuit of publication in appropriate academic journals or related volumes;
• presentation of research findings during the 2021 Ethics Awareness Week; and 
• preparation of a final report outlining project activities and identifying the extent to which the objectives were met.
  
  

Evaluation Criteria

Fellowship applications will be evaluated on the following criteria:

• The overall quality of the proposal including 1) demonstration of expertise, experience, and preparedness, 2) identification of the specific ethical issue(s) being addressed, 3) project organization, 4) student involvement, 5) clear objectives and timeline, and 6) evaluation measures;
• potential contribution to the field of study in terms of publication, teaching, and other manifestations of scholarship; and
• likelihood of completion.
  
  

Award & Conditions

The Fellow will receive an award of $3,000 to be used at the Fellow’s discretion for hiring research assistants, purchasing books and other research materials, travel directly related to the research, reduced teaching load (requires department Chair and dean approval), and other appropriate expenses to support the project.

Eligibility

Applicants must be full-time faculty of Utah Valley University.

2. Interdisciplinary Group Fellowship

Process

The process begins with a joint narrative proposal that 1) addresses a specific ethical issue, 2) demonstrates the impact of the project in the field of study, 3) leverages the expertise of each faculty member on the research team, 3) outlines the methodologies and research practices involved in the project, 4) demonstrates a substantial level of student involvement, 5) includes a completion timeline, and 6) identifies measures for project evaluation. Recipients are selected by the CSE Faculty Advisory Committee and awardees will be notified by May 15, 2020.

The application packet includes:

1. Application Cover Sheet with signatures (or email confirmation);
2. curriculum vitae for each participating faculty;
3. narrative proposal that addresses the above items (approximately 1200-1500 words);
4. three brief letters of recommendation for the project, preferably from department Chair, Dean, and/or senior scholars in the applicant’s discipline;
5. budget sheet; and
6. supplementary documentation (optional).
   
   

Expectations of Awardees include:

• identification of lead faculty responsible for project organization (e.g. reporting, correspondence, etc.);
• pursuit of publication in appropriate academic journals or related volumes;
• presentation(s) of the project during the 2021 Ethics Awareness Week;
• preparation of a final report outlining project activity and identifying the extent to which objectives were met.

Evaluation Criteria

Fellowship proposals will be evaluated on the following criteria:

• the overall quality of the proposal including 1) demonstration of expertise, experience, and/or preparedness, 2) identification of the ethical issue being addressed, 3) project organization, 4) level of student involvement, 5) clear objectives and timeline, and 6) evaluation measures;
• potential contribution to the field of study in terms of publication, teaching, and other manifestations of scholarship; and
• likelihood of completion.
  
  

Award & Conditions

The Fellowship team will receive an award of $5,000 to be used at the team's discretion for hiring research assistants, purchasing books and other research materials, travel directly related to the research, reduced teaching load (requires department Chair and dean approval), and other appropriate expenses to support the project.

Eligibility

The Project Lead must a full-time faculty member at Utah Valley University.