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CLASS Research

 

 

Internal Grants

  • Faculty Development Leave

    Faculty Development Leave

    The College of Liberal Arts and Social Sciences awards Faculty Development Leaves to full-time, tenured members of the faculty engaged in scholarly research and creative or artistic projects according to the guidelines below.

    Leave Guidelines
    UH Request for Leave of Absence Form

    Deadline:

  • Book Fund

    CLASS Book Completion Fund

    The Book Completion Fund is intended to provide CLASS faculty assistance with the final stages of their research, including subvention for scholarly publications, data processing, etc. Selected applicants will be awarded funds based on the academic merit of their work.

    Read more about the CLASS Book Fund

  • Research Progress Grant - Early Career

    Research Progress Grant - Early Career

    The Research Progress Grant for Early Career faculty is intended to provide assistance in furthering faculty research projects. Individuals are eligible for up to $4,000 while groups are eligible for up to $12,000 (maximum of 3 applicants).

    Deadline for applications:
    October 9, 2023
    Announcement of Awards
    November 2023 

    Read more about the Early Career grant

  • Established Internal

    Research Progress Grant – Established Faculty

    The Research Progress Grant (RPG) for Established Faculty is intended to provide assistance in furthering faculty research projects. Individuals are eligible for up to $4,000 while groups are eligible for up to $12,000 (maximum of 3 applicants).

    Read more about the Established Faculty grant

  • Research, Innovation and Scholarly Engagement (RISE) Program

    Research, Innovation and Scholarly Engagement (RISE) Program

    The RISE Program funds projects that will strengthen the College’s viability as a contributor to the overall success of the University by supporting research and scholarly productivity. 

    Announcement of Awards:
    December 2023

    Read more about the RISE Program

  • Gears Program

    Grants to Enhance and Advance Research (GEAR) Pre-Proposal

    The division of research's Grants to Enhance and Advance Research (GEAR) program is now open. The pre-proposal process will be facilitated through each respective college. Pre-proposals are due by 5 p.m., November 3, 2023 to classgrt@uh.edu.

    FY2023 GEAR Pre-Proposal Form

Internal Grants – Division of Research

The UH Division of Research is proud to offer more than $2 million of internal funding to support faculty research and scholarship at UH.

  • Visit the Division of Research