Other Faculty Funding Opportunities

Federal Grant Opportunities: The Office of Sponsored Programs & Research Administration (OSPRA) provides a list of available external funding grants. GrantSelect - Offering over 13,000 funding opportunities and the largest collection of sponsored research opportunities, GrantSelect is the most effective and comprehensive tool available for any grant seeker. State Funding Opportunities - State of Georgia, Georgia Humanities Council, Georgia Council for the Arts, Georgia.org Grants.

Library Reference and Special Collections: The Library has set aside money for the use of departments with needs that cannot be with their regular allocation. These funds are intended to assist departments by:
Supporting the startup of new courses or programs.
Supporting new faculty research.
Strengthening collections prior to an accreditation visit.

Contingency funds are made available twice a year, once in the fall and once in the spring. The Chair of Library Affairs Committee will announce the availability of funds via the faculty mailing list. Application requires a Contingency Request Form and its supporting Bibliography. Completed forms should be emailed to the current Chair of the Library Affairs Committee. The Library Affairs Committee determines the awarding of contingency funds. https://www.valdosta.edu/academics/library/depts/acquistions/allocation-of-funds.php

Additional Time for Research: Depending on departmental needs, faculty may be able to apply for a one-class reassignment to pursue a scholarly project (follow up with Department Head) and Application for Academic Leave.

Tuition Assistance Program: The tuition assistance program is available to full time benefits-eligible employees of the USG who have successfully completed at least six (6) months of employment in a benefits-eligible position, as of the date of the TAP application deadline for the desired academic semester. Coordinated by Human Resources and Employee Development.
Tuition Assistance Program Book Scholarship: The Council on Staff Affairs sponsors book scholarships to assist employees enrolled at VSU through the Tuition Assistance Program. Contact a Council on Staff Affairs representative for more information.

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