Purpose: In the fall of 1991 the Faculty Women’s Caucus created a professional development fund. The fund was established to provide financial support for members of the Caucus who are in need of funds to pursue or complete research, as well as support for additional activities that would advance professional growth. There is no restriction on the focus of the project, however research or projects addressing women's issues will be given special consideration. Funding may be applied to conference travel, publication costs, and research expenses but are not restricted to these endeavors. It is the intention of the Caucus to provide a ($200.00) grant to one or two members each academic year.

Eligibility:  The fund is available to all members of the JMU Faculty Women's Caucus who are in good standing.  Members who receive funding are not eligible to receive another grant for two years, unless the Caucus Board decides that some extenuating circumstances call for a waiver of this condition of eligibility.

Guidelines for Proposals

Application Procedures:  The original proposal must be submitted to the Executive Board of the Caucus by October 2, 2006.  Please send proposals and an abbreviated curriculum vita via an e-mail attachment to Judith A. Flohr flohrja@jmu.edu or hard copy to Judith A. Flohr Department of Kinesiology MSC 2302 JMU.

Acknowledgments : Any publication or exhibition resulting from activity assisted by these funds should indicate: "This work was supported by the James Madison University Faculty Women's Caucus Professional Development Fund."

Proposal Format:

Summary:  This should be a one page (or less) descriptive summary of the project.

Narrative:  The narrative should include the following, however the proposal is not restricted to these items. The narrative should not exceed three double-spaced typewritten pages.

        1.  Describe clearly and briefly the project.

        2.  State the objectives of the project.

        3.  State the procedures to be used or activities that will be undertaken.

If the project involves either human subjects (IRB JMU Policy 1:01:06) or live, vertebrate animals (JMU Policy VI:01:02) the proposal must be accompanied with the appropriate recognition of these policies.

Evaluation: Proposed projects will be considered on the merits of the proposal.  Professional credentials will be considered when reviewing proposals of equal or comparable merit and when determining the applicant's potential to successfully complete projects.

Notification: The Recipient will be notified on October 10, 2006 at 3:30 at the Spotlight on Scholarship program hosted by the Caucus.