Research | Support

INTERNAL Funding

The Crenshaw Research Fund is an internal endowment that supports a faculty member's ongoing or future research projects.
Through the Grant Writing Institute faculty can participate in a semester-long grant-writing workshop.
Pilot Funding is available through the Dean's Office to support the collection of pilot data for future grant proposals. To inquire about these funds contact the Associate Dean of Research, Dr. Robert Laird.
UA's Small Grants Program provides funding through a competitive application process.
UA's Alabama Life Research Institute (ALRI) provides pilot funding through a competitive funding process

Professional Development

This Visiting Scientist Program supports a faculty member to host and collaborate with a visiting scientist.
Travel Support is provided to faculty each year for travel to conferences and professional development. 
The Excellence in Scholarship Award is given annually a faculty member who has exhibited excellence in research.

Research Information for grants and Applications

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Research | Services

Contacts

UA's Office for Sponsored Programs oversees many research-related efforts including external funding and compliance.
Research initiatives in HES are overseen by the Associate Dean of Research, Dr. Robert Laird.
The HES Research Committee is chaired by Dr. Ryan Moran (HS) and has representatives from each department. 
The HES representatives to the ORED Small Grant Program (Formerly UA's Research Grants Committee) are Dr. Libo Tan (Area A) and Dr. Deborah Casper (Area B).
Shibori by Dr. Amy Thompson