Faculty Research Committee Research Incentive Grants (FRC-RIGs) are designed to reward and encourage the continuing efforts of faculty members who are attempting to obtain significant external grant support for their scholarly research activities. The FRC-RIG opportunity is open to all BGSU tenured and tenure-track faculty members. A primary purpose of the program is to provide initial seed funds for new researchers who are establishing their individual research agendas.

FRC-RIG funds may be used for a variety of purposes that support and expand the research activities of the principal investigator (PI). These may include but are not limited to: purchase of equipment and supplies needed to support/expand the research; hiring of support personnel; summer salary for the PI; support for graduate assistants; travel to meet with program officers from funding agencies.

Faculty members interested in applying for FRC Research Incentive Grants are strongly encouraged to consult with Sponsored Programs and Research (SPAR) staff members early in the process. Staff may assist you in the following ways: identifying external funding programs for your research projects; obtaining application materials and budget estimates for the external grant; and developing the budget for your FRC Research Incentive Grant application.