Call for Proposals – Faculty Scholarship

We are pleased to announce that the Faculty Scholarship Committee (FSC) is now accepting applications for the first application cycle in 2025-26. The deadline for applications is Thursday, August 28, in time for the FSC meeting on September 4. Please note—for this first application cycle, applications are limited to travel taking place in August through October. Read on to understand why this change applies in Fall 2025.

The FSC has been allocated $120,000 for the 2025-2026 fiscal year. The funds will be evenly distributed across the Fall and Spring semesters—$60,000 for Fall 2025 and $60,000 for Spring 2026. Funds are available to support faculty scholarship applications, for Professional Presentations, Course/Curriculum Development, and Instructional Improvement. Each faculty scholarship category has specific guidelines that must be followed to obtain funding: https://www.valdosta.edu/administration/faculty-scholarship/professional-presentation.php  If applications meet the requirements and guidelines for funding, faculty may receive an award of up to $1,000 per fiscal year.

The due dates for Fall submission deadlines can be found here: https://www.valdosta.edu/administration/faculty-scholarship/committee-meetings.php

New on the Calendar for Fall 2025

  • For Fall 2025 only, August travel may be submitted in the first application cycle. This is the only time during the year that applications will be accepted after travel has occurred. This exception accommodates faculty who received notification of acceptance after the last proposal deadline in April.
  • The first application cycle is limited to travel during August, September, and October only. This balances the number of applications submitted during the first cycle. It will not affect your ability to obtain funds in subsequent cycles.

Important Reminders

  • Completed applications for all funding categories must be received by the Faculty Scholarship Coordinator in the Office of Academic Affairs before the deadline shown on the calendar. https://www.valdosta.edu/administration/faculty-scholarship/committee-meetings.php
  • Applications must be complete, with all fields filled in and all required documents attached, to be considered by the committee. Incomplete applications will not be considered. Applicants may submit a new proposal for consideration during the next application cycle, if it is before travel.
  • Use the application forms posted on the website. The forms include instructions and guidelines to help you complete the application process successfully: https://www.valdosta.edu/administration/faculty-scholarship/professional-presentation.php. Do not use old applications saved on your computer or emailed from a colleague. Applications using the incorrect forms will not be reviewed. Applicants may submit a new proposal for consideration during the next application cycle, if it is before travel.
  • Use the DocuSign routing instructions on the form to obtain signatures and submit your complete application. All supporting documents must be included with the application form in one DocuSign envelope.

 

For questions, contact Dr. Mary Beth Rousseau, Chair, at mbrousseau@valdosta.edu.