UIUC Faculty Fellowship Application Guidelines

We will begin accepting applications for academic year 2008-2009 campus fellowships on Februuary 15, 2008; the application period ends March 30, 2008.

You will need the information below to fill out the online application form. Please note that if you submit an application more than once, the latest submission will overwrite the earlier applications.

1. Project Proposal: Provide a clear and detailed statement of plans for your project during the period for which you seek an appointment. Write your proposal as though it were going to a major external funding agency, such as the National Science Foundation (NSF). Write your proposal to be comprehensible to readers outside your field. The proposal text should total no more than 10 double-spaced pages in 10 or 12 point font. It should include a detailed budget, including the funding necessary to support the appointment, other funding sources (if any), and a time line for carrying out activities. Interested faculty should contact Dr. Radha Nandkumar (radha@ncsa.uiuc.edu) with their proposal ideas prior to formulating a proposal.

NOTE: "Project" is interpreted broadly, and is not limited to any particular type of scholarly activity.

2. Abstract: Please provide an abstract of the above proposal, of no more than 500 words.

3. Term of Appointment: Faculty Fellowships are awarded for a complete academic year. However, indicate the anticipated period of most intense activity in the proposal i.e., whether you are seeking a summer, one-semester, two-semester, or twelve-month collaboration. This will not affect how proposals are evaluated, but the committee will take into account the scope of the proposed work in relation to the period of faculty interaction that is indicated.

4. Curriculum Vitae: A vita or biographical sketch, including a list of your most recent publications, professional activity relevant to the proposed project and recent funding history is required.

5. Present Research: Include a discussion (maximum of two pages) of recent and current projects and research.

6. References: Please provide names and contact information of three people appropriately qualified to comment on your abilities in relation to this proposal.

7. Supplementary Material: The applicant may submit examples of scholarly publications or other relevant material.

8. Application: Complete the online application form.

9. Budget Form: Please complete the budget form included at the end of the online application.

10. Endorsement: An Application Cover Sheet can be printed and endorsed by the Head of the Department/Chair and mailed to:

Dr. Radha Nandkumar
Director, International and CAmpus RElations
National Center for Supercomputing Applications
1205 W. Clark St.
Room 1008
Urbana, IL 61801
MC-257

The Selection Committee will evaluate:

• In view of the relatively small number of appointments, preference will be given to those who have made an effort to seek strong collaborations with NCSA staff.
• Faculty members who have previously spent time in residence at NCSA are encouraged to apply for a second year Fellowship. Second Year Fellowships will be awarded based on the project's progress made during the first year of Fellowship.
• The significance of the proposed project and the quality of the plans to carry it out.
• The project's programmatic relevance to NCSA.
• Recipients of past planning grants are encouraged to apply to the program. However, they will be competing on an equal basis with other applicants for fellowships.
• Applicants are strongly encouraged to propose projects that involve NCSA's staff expertise in the development of their proposals. Plans to involve NCSA Staff as on-going collaborator in the proposed project is preferred.
• Interdisciplinary collaborations, such as those between science and the arts, or science and the humanities, are encouraged.

Please Note: This program is intended to promote technology exploration and foster connections with NCSA. It is not intended to fund the first phase of multi-year studies or development projects. Funding will enable a maximum of twelve Fellowships.

The outcome of the proposal review will be communicated in early May.