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Funding

The funding source is market driven and available award funding will change slightly year to year. CY2024 funding is available up to $7,000.00 for Initial research projects unrelated to work previously funded by the Doherty Center.

CY2024 funding for Continuation research projects that expand on a previously funded Doherty study is available up to $3,500.00. To be eligible for Continuation funding, the original related study must be complete. Required progress and summary study reports must be included with the online submission process for the Doherty Center. Faculty are limited to one Initial and one Continuation study at any given time.

The competitive proposal review may preclude funding of all proposals submitted in each submission cycle. The ratio of funded Initial to Continuation projects may differ in each cycle, but the Directors will seek to equitably balance the research initiatives of applicants. Consideration will be given to student research engagement, first-time applicants, and equity among departments and faculty members.

Submitted proposals should be designed to facilitate use of allocated funds within the calendar year. Proposals may be submitted during the open window via the online submission process and are due by the deadline listed. Funds for approved proposals will be available January 1 and must be utilized by December 31 of the same year.

Budget categories may include:

1. Supplies and equipment necessary to conduct the proposed research.
   1. Purchase requests can be made by an authorized department user.
   2. Reimbursement for purchases can be requested with proof of purchase receipts.
   3. Compensation to individuals (for example, study participants, consultants, etc.) is subject to 1099 IRS reporting.
   4. Stipends for investigators are not allowed in the budget.
   5. Doherty funded equipment is intended to become ¶¶Òõ»ÆÉ«app property, available for public use on campus.
2. Student Research Assistant compensation. The Doherty Center encourages participation of students as research assistants in research studies. Student research assistant participation must comply with parameters for work study positions on campus. Funding for student research assistants should be included in the budget proposed for a submitted proposal .
3. Reimbursement for student expenses incurred to present research findings and/or participate in a conference, including conference registration fees, poster production, and travel. Expenses associated with presentation of research findings/conference attendance should be incorporated into the budget submitted with the proposal, adhering to the following guidelines:
   1. All projected expenses in the budget associated with presentation of research findings and/or participation in conference should not exceed $1,400.00 total for all students.
   2. Documentation of acceptance as a presenter/participant (conference brochure, etc.) will be required for reimbursement.
   3. Information provided in the proposal budget should include conference details (sponsor, location, date, registration fees, type of presentation).
   4. The Doherty Center should be acknowledged in all presentations and publications. The Doherty Center template, available on the website, should be used for poster design.
   5. Receipts are required for all expenses for reimbursement.
   6. Lodging in the greater Chicagoland area will not be reimbursed.
   7. Meals, snacks, and beverages will not be reimbursed.

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