The office of Academic Affairs seeks to support the scholarly and creative work of Trinity University faculty. The Associate Vice President for Budget and Research oversees capital improvement and equipment requests, start-up funds, faculty development budgets and cost-sharing. The Coordinator of Research Programs (CoRP) assists faculty and staff in identifying opportunities for external funding and applying for grants to support their research, creative and pedagogic activities. The CoRP also administers the logistical aspects (e.g. housing, tuition, events) of the summer research program.
Trinity's Summer Undergraduate Research Program
Undergraduate research is central to the goals and priorities of the academic program at Trinity University. During the 10-week Summer Program, students work on research projects full-time under the close mentorship Trinity faculty. These research experiences allow students to develop a more complete picture of life in research and academia.
In 2009, the Summer Research Program involved over 100 students from Trinity and institutions across the country. In most cases, students receive a stipend and free housing. Some students also receive one tuition credit free of charge. The summer research program culminates in a day-long symposium where students present their research results in oral or poster presentations.
Sponsored Research at Trinity
Trinity faculty have been extraordinarilly successful in attracting external funding to support their scholarly and pedagogic activities.
The Research Programs Coordinator provides assistance to faculty and staff in searching for funding opportunities, preparing grant proposals and budgets, assembling institutional documents and submitting proposals.
In keeping with responsibilities outlined in the university handbook, faculty and staff must obtain institutional approval prior to submitting any proposals or applications for external funding. Prior to submitting any proposal for external funds, please complete an Internal Approval Form (IAF). The IAF must be signed by you, your department chair, the Manager of Grants Accountint and the Associate Vice President for Academic Affairs: Budgets & Research. Proposals submitted to private foundations may require approval from the Office of the President.
