Approved Funding Uses

ETS GRANT FUNDS MAY BE USED FOR THE FOLLOWING

Faculty research projects, particularly those that may lead to external funding opportunities.
Development and evaluation of instructional innovations that will increase the faculty member’s ability to promote student learning (e.g., learning new and improved methods of instruction, curricular development, learning the use of new instructional equipment, software and/or materials).
Costs associated with instructional improvement or professional development that impacts student learning.
Instructional materials including specialized software (but not able to be purchased by ITS); must include assessment of the impact of the materials on student learning and explanation of financial support if costs extend beyond grant period.
Fees for access to facilities and services for the development of instructional and/or creative production/research materials.
Travel for research at most economical rates (the Faculty Development Committee has the right to deny reimbursement for any expenses deemed to be excessive [travel upgrades, luxury car rentals, etc.]).
Essential research materials (books, journals, digital resources) not easily available through campus sources.
Materials for laboratory research or artistic production.
Performance costs (fees for professional actors or musicians; instruments; staging; space rental).

ETS GRANT FUNDS MAY NOT BE USED FOR THE FOLLOWING

Travel to present research at or attend professional meetings. (Funding will be considered for attendance at special workshops/seminars when the applicant provides sufficient information to relate the value of the workshop/seminar to research and/or teaching agendas. In the event the workshop/seminar is being held in conjunction with a regular professional meeting, funding will be considered only for fees associated with the workshop/seminar portion of the meeting but may not be used for travel, housing, or meeting registration. Traditional Faculty Development funding may be applied for to help offset these costs.)

Projects that include graduate course work or contribute directly to the earning of degrees or other professional terminal credentials required for employment.

Costs associated with professional licensing and/or memberships in professional organizations.
Reimbursement for expenditures made prior to the ETS Grant award.
Payment of faculty salaries to provide leave or release time.
Projects where alternative activities and/or resources are available on campus.