University Funding
Beyond the SBS grants, if you are looking for general information on internal funding, start at the University's Office of Research and Engagement. Additional UMass funding opportunities include:
- Faculty Research Grant/Healey Endowment Grant (FRG/HEG)
- Institute for Social Science Research Scholars Program
- Public Service Endowment Grant
- Book Publication Subvention Program
- Samuel F. Conti Faculty Fellowship Awards
- MSP Research Support Fund
- Creative Economy Initiatives Fund Program (for more information, contact Loren Walker, 413.577.3725)
- Family Research Scholars Program
- Interdisciplinary Studies Institute Faculty Fellowship
- Seed Grants from the Institute of Diversity Science
Grants for Teaching
The Center for Teaching and Faculty Development provides a number of grants to aid in improved teaching. These grants are awarded to individual faculty members as well as groups to support professional development, provide mentoring, enhance the use of technology in teaching, and strengthen writing skills.
