GO Faculty Grants
Overview
The U-M School of Nursing Office of Global Outreach (GO) offers limited support for faculty-led international programs each year with the goal of increasing opportunities for global engagement by faculty and students. Awards typically average $1,000. Please note that GO is unable to support conference travel or presentations at this time.
Application
To be considered for funding, applications must contain the following:
- Application form
- Budget narrative and justification (1 page): provide details of budget items and why the cost items are necessary;
- Project description (2 pages): describe a) objectives, b) background and goals, c) approach including methods, procedures, and location, and d) project timeline
- Impact and matching funds summary: specify anticipated outcomes and list potential external funding sources.
When complete, please submit application via email to Nick Metheny at metheny@umich.edu.
Deadline
GO accepts and reviews applications on a rolling basis throughout the year. Notification of award decision generally takes place within four weeks of receipt of the application.
Evaluation Criteria
Applications will be considered using the following criteria:
- Potential impact of the proposed project in terms of increasing global engagement or global research for School of Nursing students
- Congruence with the school's World Health Organization Collaborating Center mission and geographic area
- Efficiency in use of university's and school's resources
- Value of experience to learning objectives for students and potential for research collaborations
- Adherence to guidelines and program requirements
Post-Award Requirements
Faculty who receive a GO Global Engagement Faculty Grant are required to submit a final report to the Office of Global Outreach upon completion of the funded project.
