Research
Funding by the Office of Graduate Studies &
Research
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The purpose of the Research and Publications Fund is to provide financial assistance for members of staff and graduate students to enable them to:
- pursue their research adequately and
- communicate and publish the results of their research
The Fund is used to assist as many members of staff and students as much as possible to carry out research without undue personal hardship or without putting an excessive burden on the budgets of the Departments.
The Campus Research and Publication Fund Committee offers research grants to:
- academic members of staff (please see link for the Call for Applications for Staff - March-April 2010)
- graduate students pursuing M.Phil. and Ph.D. degrees and are entering Year II of their research degree (please see link for the Call for Applications for Students - March-April 2010)
What is the maximum I can apply for?
Please see the attached link for the distribution range.
In what area/category can I receive funding?
Please refer to the attached distribution range for the categories in which grants are awarded to staff and students.
Eligibility
Please refer to the Call for Applications for your eligibility in receiving a grant.
How to Apply
An electronic copy of the application form and information relating to the fund can be downloaded for both staff and students from this page/website.
When to Apply
The deadline dates for the submission of applications are normally September 30, January 31, April 30, or a date specified by the Chair and will be indicated on the Call
for Applications. The meeting to consider the applications will be held approximately
three (3) weeks after closing deadline. Staff and students will be notified subsequently.
Notifications of the Call for Applications
The Campus Community is notified about the Call for Applications via the Campus
E-News, copies of advertisements are sent to Heads of Departments, Deans of Faculties for forwarding to staff members and posted on the University Notice Boards.
On what basis will a grant be approved?
Research grants are awarded to Departments/Faculties only for research projects that involve research (M.Phil. / Ph.D.) students and the funding is normally restricted to capital items. In establishing priorities for a research grant, the Campus Research and Publication Fund Committee are guided by the following considerations:
(i)The urgency of the programme/projects
(ii)The contribution it is likely to make to the Caribbean region
(iii)The likely effect on the further development of graduate studies
(iv) Manpower needs within and outside of the University.
Submission of Report for Grants for Staff and Students
Please see the attached link for the reporting format for both staff and students.
Rules & Regulations (please see attached links)
- Rules Governing Research and Publications Fund Committee
- Eligibility, priorities and accountability for the Campus Research and Publication Fund
- Funding for Graduate Students to Attend Conferences
- Establishment of Collaborative Links
Who can I contact for Guidance prior to the submission of an application for staff and students?
Kindly contact the Deputy Dean of your relevant Faculty or Member, Campus Research and Publication to discuss your application before forwarding for consideration to the Graduate Studies office. Please refer to the attached Call for Applications for these persons.
To whom should final applications be submitted?
You are urged to submit your full application by e-mail to Sarah.Kalloo@sta.uwi.edu and also to forward a duly signed hard copy to the Senior Assistant Registrar, School for Graduate Studies and Research at the New Student Administration Building by the specified deadlines.
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For Further information, please contact:
E-mail: sarah.kalloo@sta.uwi.edu
Telephone No. (868) 663-1334 Ext. 3797
Fax: (868) 645-7327.
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