Academic Bridge Program Research Committee
Research Application Protocol
1. Call for proposals – In October, a call from the committee needs to go out to all new faculty indicating deadlines, requirements and protocol for the Start-Up Grant applications. In November, a call from the committee needs to go out to all faculty regarding deadlines, requirements and protocol for RIF and PFA grant applications.
2. Applications should be submitted initially to the chair of the Academic Bridge Program (ABP) Research Committee (RC) and the chair will identify two readers for each application.
3. Each reader will review the application drafts and complete an ABP RC response form indicating areas which need development and/or revision prior to submission to the director for approval. Each reader should take no more than one week to examine the material.
4. During the second week, both readers will meet and discuss the application and finalize a single response form. This will be given back to the Chair who will forward it on the faculty member.
5. Because it is a blind review, the faculty member will then have the option of scheduling a meeting with the two reviewers if they would like further clarification or input.
6. Faculty resubmit revised applications to the ABP Research Chair who will forward it on to the director.
7. The director will send out a letter notifying the faculty member of approval or non-approval notification of approval or rejection of application. In the event the director rejects an application, he/she will also send a formal letter indicating why the application was not accepted.
8. Faculty will be notified of the outcome of their application directly from the Office of Research.
