General Overview
The Faculty Research Committee (FRC) serves as the peer review body for the Faculty Research Program. FRC members are appointed by the Faculty Senate and have either been successful at obtaining funding for their own research or have had experience in reviewing proposals for an agency outside of the College (2006-08 College Handbook, pg. 10). All academic areas of the College are represented equally including: Education; Fine Arts and Humanities; Health, Physical Education, and Recreation; Library; Mathematics and Science; Professional Staff; and Social and Behavioral Sciences. The Associate Director of Research and Sponsored Programs, or designee, is an ex-officio member of the Committee. The College Research Committee also serves as a peer review body for limited proposal submissions.
First-time applicants who would like assistance in preparing an application are encouraged to contact the appropriate divisional member of the Faculty Research Committee or the Research and Sponsored Programs Office. RSPO can also assist faculty in trying to match a first-time applicant with an individual who has successfully applied to previous programs. RSPO and the FRC also organize an internal grants workshop each October to share informational strategies on successfully obtaining awards.
Faculty Research Program (FRP)
Purpose: Stimulate research and scholarship among the full time faculty at SUNY Cortland.
Areas: Natural and Mathematical Sciences, Social Sciences, and Humanities, Arts and Performing Arts
Eligibility: Full time, tenure-track teaching faculty and professional staff.
Deadlines: February 8, 2026
Effective Dates: July 1, 2026 — June 30, 2027
Description: The intent of the program is to provide funding for new and continuing projects that may lead to future external funding, a published paper and/or have broader impacts on the campus community. Awards generally range between $1,000 and $3,000 and may be used for personal compensation and/or research support. Award recipients receiving a stipend cannot teach more than one session during the summer. New faculty members are especially encouraged to apply.
Employee Assignment Form for Award Recipients
If you have any questions or need additional information, please contact RSPO or call the office at ext. 2511.