Graduate Research Committee
The GRC is responsible for accepting and reviewing proposals from UWM faculty. See the complete Definition and Duties below.
2008-09 Roster
| Name | College, School, or Department | Term (Sept. 20xx-May 20xx) |
|---|---|---|
| Mitchell Brauner | Music | 2007-2009 |
| Tasha Oren | English | 2008-2010 |
| Joseph Rodriguez | History/Urban Studies | 2007-2009 |
| Mark Dietz | Chemistry | 2008-2010 |
| Reinhold Hutz | Biological Sciences | 2007-2009 |
| Vince Larson | Mathematical Sciences | 2008-2010 |
| Margaret Duncan | Human Movement Sciences | 2007-2009 |
| Belle Ragins | Lubar School of Business | 2007-2009 |
| Christine Kovach | Nursing | 2008-2010 |
| Margo Anderson | History | 2007-2009 |
| Fred Helmstetter | Psychology | 2007-2009 |
| Joel Rast | Political Science | 2008-2010 |
| Mark Harris | Graduate School, ex officio | ----- |
Definition and Duties
Committee Charge
The Graduate Faculty Committee charges the Research Committee to accept and review proposals from UWM faculty with particular emphasis on the following:
- To assist tenure track and tenured faculty in developing their research careers. Assistant Professors and new Associate Professors (appointed or promoted to associate professor within the previous two academic years) receive stronger preference;
- To provide funding during the initial phase of a new research project; and
- To provide funding for transition projects of faculty who are expanding their areas of research.
Membership
The Research Committee comprises twelve members, three from each of the four academic divisions appointed for two year, staggered terms. The Graduate Program Committees of the schools and colleges nominate at least three members from each division. Among those nominated, at least one nominee must be a member of the GFC. The GFC Chairperson shall serve as ex officio and chairs the Committee's proceedings. The Vice Chancellor for Research and Dean of the Graduate School and the Associate Dean for Research serve as ex officio members.
Functions
Within the provisions of University Policies and Procedures [Chap. 2.06 (4) (a)] and subject to approval by the Graduate Faculty Committee, the Committee formulates guidelines and procedures for evaluation of faculty proposals for Research Committee support from funds administered by the Graduate School.
The Vice Chancellor for Research and Dean of the Graduate School on behalf of the Research Committee annually invites UWM faculty members to apply for research support and distributes proposal instructions, regulations and procedures.
Following its guidelines and procedures, the Committee annually evaluates research proposals and submits its recommendations to the Vice Chancellor for Research and Dean of the Graduate School.
The Committee submits an annual report to the Vice Chancellor for Research and Dean of the Graduate School and the Chairperson of the Graduate Faculty Committee and special reports as may be necessary.
The Graduate School provides administrative support for the processes described above and announces the awards.
General Information
- The Graduate School grants awards each year, currently with a maximum allowable stipend of $15,000 per grant.
- No division shall receive more than 35%, or less than 10%, of the total monies awarded in any given year.
- Awards are made on the basis of a "collegial" review. Proposals must be understandable by colleagues who are not specialists.
- Recipients are ineligible for another Graduate School research award for a period of three years following the award.
- Recipients shall prepare a brief report for the Graduate Faculty Committee at the end of the grant period. The report should describe the recipient's activities and expenditures during the grant period. Failure to file the report with the Office of Sponsored Programs in the Graduate School will make the recipient ineligible for future Research Committee awards until the report has been filed.
- Copies of these reports will be made available to Graduate Faculty Committee members and for the faculty-at-large through the Office of Sponsored Programs in the Graduate School.
For a copy of the Research Committee Manual, call the Office of Sponsored Programs in the Graduate School at 229-6012.
(GFC Docs. 369, 2/1/83; 669, 4/17/95; 690, 4/15/96; 780, 4/19/99)
Travel restrictions and approval process
All out-of-state travel on Graduate School funds must follow the travel restrictions and approval process approved on December 1, 2008.