The Sponsored Programs & Academic Research Center (SPARC) operates as an administrative unit of the Assistant Vice President for Research & Extended Studies and Dean of the Graduate School.
It is SPARC's mission to nurture the research, scholarship, and creative activity of UNC faculty, staff and students; to encourage efforts to obtain external support for research, scholarship and creative activities; to promote and sustain responsible and ethical practices in scholarly activities and sponsored program administration; and to support the integration of the research, education, and service missions of the University.
SPARC is located in Kepner Hall Suite #25. We invite and encourage UNC faculty and staff to visit with us regarding their research and scholarly activity interests. We will work with you to develop program ideas and to identify and secure external grant funding.
SPARC NEWS
Ü NEW Call for Proposals for the Provost Fund for Faculty Scholarship & Professional Development
The Faculty Research & Publications Board invites full-time faculty (tenure, tenure-track, and term) to submit proposals for Faculty Development & Travel grants from the Provost Fund for Faculty Scholarship & Professional Development. Proposals should be submitted to Sherry May, SPARC, 25 Kepner Hall, Campus Box #143. To be included for review, one complete copy of a fully signed proposal must be received no later than 5:00 pm, Monday September 8, 2008.
NOTE: Please note that Research and Dissemination projects are not eligible for this round of funding. Questions regarding any aspect of the program or the application guidelines may be directed to the FRPB Chairperson, Erin Jordan at 351-2083.
Ü Fiscal Year 07/08 Grant Activity
