Funding Support
A key role of the provost is to identify and allocate support and resources for high priority initiatives that advance the university. Several key resources that the provost has developed in support of faculty include the following:
Vision 2026 Faculty Innovators Initiative
This initiative encourages new faculty-driven projects that advance the four pillars of the strategic plan: data, water, democracy and careers. The initiative helps faculty members drive from idea to fruition with staged check-ins that test and reward the projects across five stages. Rewards and project support escalate over the course of the phases.
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Interdisciplinary Research Innovation Fund: Focus on the Arts & Humanities
Established by the provost to maintain excellence in research, support innovation in emerging areas of scientific and societal interest, and foster interdisciplinary collaboration, the funding supports new exploratory endeavors that lead to innovative, multiple-PI research proposals. All William & Mary full-time faculty are eligible to apply for these grants.
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Mid-level Academic Leaders Start-up Funding
Effective mid-level faculty academic leaders are vital to William & Mary’s positive, inclusive working environment. The provost supports their development through a series of workshops centered on exploring personal leadership skills, acquiring the tools necessary to be effective and visionary leaders, and building a community and network of support for faculty with leadership aspirations.
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Faculty Fellows Program
The Reveley Fellows program facilitates faculty commitment to the interdisciplinary teaching and research that is a hallmark of William & Mary. All full-time, continuing faculty may apply in teams of two with a proposal for a joint project. Those selected will collaboratively design and teach a new course and develop a concomitant research project.
Summer Grants
The longstanding W&M Faculty Research Grant Program, formerly known as the Summer Research Grant Program, provides additional support for faculty research while also increasing opportunities to incorporate students in active, hands-on learning.
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Higher Education Equipment Trust Fund
The Higher Education Equipment Trust Fund (HEETF or ETF) was established by the General Assembly to provide funding to purchase equipment needed for instruction and research. Additional information and guidelines on making purchases through the ETF program are available through the Budget Office.
Additional Awards & Opportunities
Explore the myriad opportunities for funding resources in support of teaching and research, professional recognition from both internal programs and external agencies, and international engagement.
