The Research & Scholarship Committee (RSC) advises and makes recommendations to the Vice President for Research and Technology Transfer on matters pertaining to research development and on policies concerning the conduct of research-related activities at the University. The RSC administers the Internal Grants Programs, including preparing and issuing the call for proposals, coordinating the review of proposals, and making recommendations on the allocation of the funds. The RSC also administers the Awards for Excellence in Research, Scholarship or Creative Activity, including establishing guidelines, issuing request for nominations, and overseeing the selection committee that makes recommendations on awards.