Western Carolina University - University Research Awards

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Congratulation to the 2009 Faculty Research and Creative Acitivities Grant Winners!

Erin Tapley, School of Art & Design

Brian Byrd, School of Health Sciences

David Evanoff, Jr., Chemistry & Physics

Vicky Ellen Szabo, History

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University Research Awards

Each year Western Carolina University presents internal awards to recognize the outstanding work being done on campus by our faculty. The purposes for these awards are described below. The Office of Research Administration is responsible for administering the application process.

Please click on the links below for full application instructions.

Hunter Scholar Award - Due 1/15/10 by 5 p.m.
This award is jointly provided by Hunter Library, Graduate School and Research, Educational Outreach, and the Office of the Provost. The Hunter Scholar Award provides release time and other resources to support research primarily using library collections.
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University Scholar Award- Due 1/15010 by 5 p.m.
The University Scholar Award is designed to recognize research and creative activities. This award is given to a faculty member who has achieved a position of prominence in his or her discipline through creative research activities. Examples of distinguished achievements include art exhibitions, works of art, fine arts performances, literary works, research, publications, and grant receipts.
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Faculty Research and Creative Activities Grant - Due1/15/2010 by 5 p.m.
The Faculty Research and Creative Activities Grant provides four awards of $5,000 each for support of research and creative activities.
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Awards will be announced at 4 p.m. on February 18, 2010