The Wilson Research and Travel Support Grant is intended to catalyze collaboration-centered research, foster resource sharing and co-authorship, and open new pathways for extramural funding — including opportunities with nontraditional funders. The grant can help cover initial costs such as travel for establishing or deepening research partnerships, piloting joint research activities, sharing data and resources, or organizing collaborative workshops. It also supports the acquisition of small equipment or professional services not otherwise available, as well as the dissemination of research outcomes in strategic venues.
Funding amount
Awards for research activities and travel are up to $5,000. Awards are disbursed on a first come, first served basis until funds are depleted. NO department/institute match is required; however, if a match is available, it may increase the chance of funding. The award period is one year and any unspent balance at the end of the award period will be returned to the college for reallocation.
Please contact Karen Royer for questions (klr9@psu.edu)
Eligibility
- Full-time EMS faculty members, except those with discretionary funds available to pay for expenses incurred in support of professional activities (e.g., startup funds, endowed professor and chair positions, special faculty support funds or awards).
- Only one application per faculty member per award cycle.
- A faculty member may not receive a Wilson Research and Travel Support Grant funding in consecutive years.
- All monies awarded, and equipment purchased with the awards, are intended for the conduct of research by members of EMS at University Park and are not transferable to another campus, college, or university.
- Funding should not go towards course development, salary supplement, or administrative support for research in general.
- Requests must be completed and submitted PRIOR to travel, purchase or research activity.
Submission Guidelines
- Requests may be submitted at any time through the InfoReady website https://psu.infoready4.com/
- Application materials include:
- Requested amount
- Results and/or benefits from prior Wilson Research and Travel Support (if applicable)
- Description of how the funds will be used to benefit the faculty member’s scholarship of research (1 page maximum).
Review Criteria
Applications will be reviewed according to:
- Soundness and suitability of request
- Potential impact on scholarship of research, innovative research activities, attracting external funding, enhancing research collaborations
- Availability of funds
The following EMS faculty members have received funding:
| Year | Faculty/Department |
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| 2022 - 23 |
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| 2021 - 22 |
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| 2020 - 21 |
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| 2019 - 20 |
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| 2018 - 2019 |
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| 2017 - 2018 |
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| 2016 - 2017 |
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| 2015 - 2016 |
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| 2014 - 2015 |
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| 2013 - 2014 |
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| 2012 - 2013 |
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| 2011 - 2012 |
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| 2010 - 2011 |
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| 2009 - 2010 |
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| 2008 - 2009 |
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| 2007 - 2008 |
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