Faculty Research Support
 

The Research Grant program for EGC economics faculty is designed to support exploratory research and small projects in economic development. The main purpose of these funds is: (1) to support small projects not worth getting funds from outside agencies for, given transaction costs and time constraints; and (2) to support larger seed projects that can be used as the basis for larger projects that would require substantial amounts of money to carry out but are risky. This Applications for grants larger than $10,000 should be accompanied by evidence of application to other funding sources. We do not expect to provide any amounts larger than $15,000 – $20,000, and most grants will be for far less than that. Eligible faculty for these grants include all Growth Center members who also hold tenure-track or tenured  faculty appointments in the Economics Department.

The research proposal should include no more than a two page (1,000 words) statement of the research question, methods of analysis, data sources, and time frame for the research. A budget will also be required, which may include travel expenses, costs of data collection or purchase, and other justified research expenses. Applicants should also apply or have applied for an external grant for any research costs in excess of $10,000 (to SSRC, NSF, NIH, YCIAS, etc.), and include a copy of this grant application with the research application. A committee of faculty of the Economic Growth Center will meet twice a year to make these allocations as funds permit.

The deadlines for applications are October 1 and April 1.