Faculty Research Committee

This committee, chaired by Dr. Prasad, primarily oversees intramural research funding for faculty, including the Faculty Research Grant program and the Junior Faculty Summer Research Fellowship program.

2009-2010 Faculty Senate Charge to the Faculty Research Committee

• Make recommendations to the Faculty Senate regarding policies and procedures needed to ensure fair and effective use of internal research monies at UNT.
• Oversee the Faculty Research Grant program (RIG, REG, and ROP grants)
  A.) Each FRC member serve as panelists on one or more review panel
  B.) Review and act upon the recommendations of the review panels
  C.) Review reports from past grantees and determine/recommend any needed actions
  D.) Administer the Provost's Junior Faculty Summer Research Fellowship competition
        I.) Determine most effective method (traditional approach vs panel           method)                                               
• Report existing non-monetary resources and identify additional resources needed to support the faculty in conducting their own research and applying for external research funding, particularly from federal sources.
• Help design and carry out a survey of faculty regarding the kinds and quality of services provided by the Office of Research and Economic Development.
• Engage in self-evaluation regarding the role and function of the Faculty Research Committee, and recommend potential changes that would benefit faculty.
• Report on efforts to increase internal research funding to support faculty research, scholarship, and creativity.
• Share appropriate information, as needed and/or requested, with other committees and entities to ensure the availability of resources to faculty in their work.
• Report to the Committee on Faculty Participation in Governance any concerns regarding implementation of its recommendations.
• Recommend to the Office of Research and Economic Development ways to improve the usefulness of information presented on the office Web site.