This document provides resources and tips for Fairfield University students seeking grants and fellowships. It outlines opportunities through the Office of Scholarly Development including nationally competitive fellowships and internal research grants. National Science Foundation programs for undergraduate research experiences and graduate fellowships are described. The GrantForward database is introduced for finding additional funding sources. Guidance is offered on all stages of preparing and managing an application including developing the proposal, budget, compliance considerations, and sharing results. University contacts are listed for additional support.

1. Resources and Tips for Student Grantseekers

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Contents
• Office of Scholarly Development
• National Science Foundation opportunities
• GrantForward
• Preparing your application
• Developing your budget
• Compliance considerations
• Managing your grant award
• Sharing your research

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OfficeofScholarlyDevelopment
• Nationally Competitive Fellowships
– Fulbright, Marshall, Gates Cambridge, and Rhodes fellowships
– Goldwater Scholarship (STEM focused) - https://goldwaterscholarship.gov/
– https://www.fairfield.edu/files/documents/undergraduate/academics/resources/office-of-scholarly-
development/nationally-competitive-fellowships.pdf
• INSPIRE Research & Travel Grants
– Deadlines mid-October and mid-March
– https://www.fairfield.edu/files/documents/undergraduate/academics/resources/office-of-scholarly-
development/512073054_aca_scholarly-development_research-travel-grants_06112020.pdf
• Sign up for the Spring 2023 Grantwriting Boot Camp for hands-on support to craft a winning
Fulbright or Goldwater application!

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OfficeofScholarlyDevelopment
• https://www.fairfield.edu/undergraduate/academics/resources/office-of-scholarly-
development/
Kim Baer
Program Coordinator, Scholarly Development
Provost’s Office
kbaer@fairfield.edu
Kathryn Nantz
Faculty Liaison for Innovative Research
Professor
Economics
nantz@fairfield.edu

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NationalScienceFoundationOpportunities
• NSF Research Experiences for Undergraduates (REU)
– National summer research opportunities, typically including stipend, housing and travel expenses
– Individual application process and eligibility requirements
– Due dates vary by institution, but often Jan-Mar
– https://www.nsf.gov/crssprgm/reu/reu_search.jsp
• NSF Graduate Research Fellowship Program (GRFP)
– NSF informational webinar on August 16 at 3pm
– Three years of support, per year $34,000 stipend and $12,000 cost of education allowance to the graduate
degree-granting institution
– 2022 guidelines pending. Generally due mid-late October (by field of study)
– https://beta.nsf.gov/funding/opportunities/nsf-graduate-research-fellowship-program-grfp

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GrantForward
• Database of grant and fellowship opportunities. Sign up using Fairfield.edu email at
https://www.grantforward.com/ or my.fairfield.edu

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GrantForwardFilters

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Preparingyourapplication
• Read the guidance many times. Make sure your project
aligns with the core objectives of the program from which
you hope to receive support.
• Confirm eligibility requirements
• Note deadlines and submission process
• Set clear and realistic objectives
• Ask questions and check FAQs
• Seek feedback! From peers, faculty, Writing Center, OSD, ORG
• See “The Application Process” on OSD for add’l guidance

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Developingyourbudget
• Reasonable and realistic
• Based on reimbursement of actual expenses
• Get estimates from reliable suppliers
• No “double-dipping”
• Changes to budget require approval
• Unspent funds will be returned to funder

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Complianceconsiderations
• Responsible Conduct of Research (RCR) for Engineers (or Biomedical)
• Human subjects research – Institutional Review Board (IRB)
– http://faculty.fairfield.edu/IRB/
• Institutional Animal Care and Use Committee (IACUC)
– https://www.fairfield.edu/undergraduate/academics/resources/index.html
• Other topics as relevant: Biosafety, Dual Use Research of Concern (DURC)
• CITI Program training resources
– Register at my.fairfield.edu or https://about.citiprogram.org/

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Understandingyourawardletterandnextsteps
• Issued to institution, not student (usually)
• Cost reimbursement vs. fixed amount
• Specific period of performance
• Expected deliverables and due dates
• Process for changes and modifications
• Ensure timely communication
• Key contacts at Fairfield
– Faculty mentor, SOE Administrator, ORG Director of Post-award Admin.

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Sharingyourresearch
• Sigma Xi* summer student research presentations: Weds. @ 12:00
(Kraig Steffen, lsteffen@fairfield.edu)
• Mark your calendars! Innovative Research Symposium scheduled for
April 20, 2023
*The Scientific Research Honor Society of science and engineering

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CONTACTUS
Kathleen M. Freis
Executive Director
Office of Research & Grants
203-254-4000 ext. 2025
kfreis@fairfield.edu
DMH 251B
Marie-Laure T. Kugel
Associate Director
Foundation Relations
203-254-4000 ext. 3267
mkugel@fairfield.edu
DMH 251C
Julie F. Peters
Director, Pre-Award
Administration
203-254-4000 ext. 2761
jpeters@fairfield.edu
DMH 255A
Deb Matthews
Director, Post-Award Administration
203-254-4000 ext. 2714
dmatthews@fairfield.edu
DMH 255B
Dr. Kathy Nantz, PhD
Faculty Liaison
203-254-4000 ext. 2237
nantz@fairfield.edu
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