PumpPrimer I Guidelines
Criterion:
PumpPrimer I support is available for large-scale initiatives that will lead to institutional and/or multi-investigator research projects and subsequently to extramural grant submissions that require resources for planning and collaboration purposes.
Expressions of interest should include:
- Anticipated funding mechanism, and due date, if known—i.e., program announcement and link
- List of investigators and institutions involved
- Brief description of research ideas—1 page maximum
Eligibility:
All tenure-track faculty are eligible.
Deadline:
The Dean’s office is poised to assist at any time; expressions of interest are welcome by email and will be discussed with faculty on an ongoing basis.
Amount:
Up to $5,000 for planning purposes.
Restrictions:
Funds may not be used for faculty salary.
Application Process:
Interested faculty should contact their respective assistant dean of grants & contracts by email with a copy to David Williams, david.williams@rochester.edu.
Arts and Sciences - Debra Haring, debra.haring@rochester.edu
Engineering - Cindy Gary, cindy.gary@rochester.edu
For an appointment to discuss your project with Dean David Williams please contact Melissa Napolitano at melissa.napolitano@rochester.edu.
