Ferris State University supports the development of new research directions and creative
ideas through a number of internal grant programs. The following summary table shows the basic attributes of these programs.
Internal Research Funding
Internal Research Funding is coordinated by the Office Research & Sponsored Programs
with the Faculty Research Committee.
- The Summer Student Fellowship is intended to promote collaborative research and creative work projects between
faculty and students at Ferris State University in the summer months. The program provides a focused and intensive experience for the student by supporting
full time work for the summer semester. For questions, contact the Office of Research
and Sponsored Programs at [email protected]
- The Faculty Research Grant (FRG) allows faculty to pursue new research directions. The Academic Senate program
supports the preliminary phases of a research project that will later wish to seek
funding from external sources. Funding for the FRG was greatly expanded when it was
combined with the former Student Research Assistant (SRA) program. The FRG allows
Faculty to involve students in their project by hiring them as student research assistants,
as well as funds for equipment, supplies and travel. The grant has two funding cycles:
deadlines in early Fall and Spring semesters. Please see the full FRG guidelines for more information.
Additional University Funding Opportunities
- Diversity Mini-Grants: Provide funding for projects with the potential to make Ferris more inclusive.
- Ferris Foundation Exceptional Merit Grant can be used to support a wide variety of innovative projects that advance the mission
of Ferris State University. Supported areas include (but are not limited to) pilot
projects, research with students, and equipment that may support research or academic
programs.
- Professional Development Grant provides support for projects that develop the expertise of faculty in their disciplines
and enhance their ability to engage students in the classroom.
- Timme Travel Grant Program provides financial support for faculty to attend or present at a conference with
the goal of enhancing their teaching. The conference focus may be discipline-specific
(subject area conference), or directly related to the study of teaching and learning
in the college classroom.
- College of Arts, Sciences and Education provides grant opportunities for faculty and students in the College of Arts, Sciences
and Education.