2024-25

The College of Visual and Performing Arts (VPA) Research and Creative Grants Program is intended to support and encourage the growth of research and creative work in VPA. Additional goals include attracting external funding, prestigious awards, and other forms of national or international recognition.

Proposals that align with one or more of the areas of distinctive and aspirational excellence in the University’s Academic Strategic Plan are desired, especially those that address diversity, equity, and inclusion. Faculty are encouraged to include students in proposed projects. Finally, proposals that are collaborative among and across disciplines are strongly encouraged.

Awards

VPA Research and Creative Grants range from $1,000 to $5,000.

Eligibility

All VPA tenure-track and tenured full-time faculty are eligible to apply. Non-tenure track faculty, including postdoctoral scholars and visiting professors, are not eligible to apply.

To allow the funding of multiple projects, 2023-24 awardees are ineligible to apply in 2024-25. They will be eligible to apply again in 2025-26. Note: Awardees of a 2024-25 VPA Research and Creative Grant will not be eligible to apply for a 2024-25 VPA Faculty Enrichment Fund award or a 2024-25 Faculty Creative Activities and Research (FCAR) Grant. 

Proposal Preparation Guidelines and Content

Applications for the VPA Research and Creative Grants 2024-25 must be submitted via the Syracuse University Application Portal. Incomplete submissions will not be accepted.

Apply for a VPA Research and Creative Grant here.

Questions?

For questions regarding proposal suitability, budget construction, or application submission, please email Dr. Seyeon Lee (slee80@syr.edu) or Dr. Christina Leigh Docteur in the Office of Academic Affairs (cdocteur@syr.edu) or call 315.443.0137.