Research | College of Arts and Sciences
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Our faculty are leading innovative research that expands knowledge and tackles complex challenges. From developing a patented compound that can effectively “turn off” cancer to collaborating with NASA to investigate radiation from the sun’s powerful coronal mass ejections. At the same time, scholars across the humanities are deepening our understanding of the past and its connection to the present, including research exploring the migration and transformation of the 10th-century Indigenous landscape of Northeast Florida. These projects offer a snapshot of the scholarship and creative work taking place across our departments.
Through dedicated funding opportunities and institutional support, the College empowers faculty to pursue bold ideas, advance their fields and create transformative research experiences for students.
Faculty Funding Opportunities
Dean's Leadership Council Faculty Fellowships
The College of Arts and Sciences (COAS) Dean’s Leadership Council (DLC) is pleased to announce the annual Faculty Fellowships to support the scholarly and creative efforts of COAS faculty. All tenured and tenure-track faculty are invited to submit proposals. Recipients will receive a course release in either the spring or fall semester and a $4,000 research award for additional expenses, based on their project’s itemized budget. An awardee may choose to receive $1,500 in professional development funding in place of a course release.
These fellowships are made possible by the generosity of the Dean’s Leadership Council, a group of dedicated community volunteers whose mission is to support the College and foster strong connections with the community it serves.
Research Enhancement Plan (REP) Grant
The REP Grant provides course releases and RSCA funding to help faculty work on projects that lead to publications, presentations, exhibitions, external grants, etc. Up to 5 grants will be awarded each year.
Eisen Experiential Learning Grants
These grants provide up to $2,000 to support short-term, high-impact educational experiences for students outside the classroom that do not carry course credit. Eligible activities include museum visits, conferences, master classes, workshops and other immersive learning opportunities.
The Van Vleck Teaching Excellence Award
This award recognizes outstanding teaching and faculty mentorship while supporting the research and creative activity needed for promotion. Designed for faculty with a strong record of teaching excellence, it pairs a senior mentor with a junior faculty mentee. Recipients receive $3,500 for the mentee and $1,500 for the mentor, a semester of course release and a reduced service load to focus on scholarship and career advancement.
Joan Van Vleck Exceptional Service Award
This award honors faculty who demonstrate extraordinary service to the university, community and profession. It recognizes individuals who go beyond formal roles to provide meaningful service that strengthens the academic community. Each year, two faculty members receive $12,500 to support teaching or research goals within a timeframe determined by the Dean.
Research, Scholarship and Creative Activity (RSCA) Excellence Fund
As part of its ongoing efforts to support and reward faculty, the College of Arts and Sciences will be offering a number of stipends or professional development funds to recognize college faculty accomplishments in the area of Research, Scholarship and Creative Activity.
Award Categories
Current Faculty
If you are a current faculty member, we’ve made it easy to get started—visit COAS Faculty Funding Opportunities on 成人AV视频 Central for application details and requirements.