McKay School of Education Research Grant and

Mentoring Environment Grant (MEG)

Guidelines

(2018 Fiscal Year)

Purpose of MEG & MSE Grants

Mentoring Environment Grants.The purpose ofMentoring Environment Grants (MEG) is to facilitate undergraduate work with faculty on research, field studies, or creative projects.

McKay School Research Grants.The purpose ofMcKay School Research Grantsis to facilitate undergraduate and graduate research with MSE faculty. Research must be in alignment with the MSE mission and priorities as well lead to the acquisition of external grants.

MSE Mission.We strive to model the attributes of Jesus Christ, the Master Teacher, as we prepare professionals who educate with an eternal perspective.

MSE Priorities. Priority will be given to proposals that meet one or more of the following:

  • Research that involves the mentoring of faculty with Continuing Faculty Status (CFS) to faculty without CFS
  • Research that involves the mentoring of assistant or associate professors who invite a full professor to serve as mentor
  • New initiatives not previously funded
  • Research that leads to refereed publications
  • Research that leads to external grants

Directions

Use these guidelines and the proposal template to apply for MSE Research Grant funding and/or MEG funding. If applying for an MSE Research Grant and a MEG you will need to indicate this under the Project Profile section of the proposal template. The guidelines and proposal templates have been streamlined for ease of use for faculty applying concurrently for both grants.

Use the MSE Research Grant and MEG Proposal Template to submit your proposal. Items that are in brackets should be replaced with your narrative. (Please complete all sections fully and do not modify the proposal template in any way.)

ATTENTION:
If you receive MSE Research Grant or MEG funding, you are required to strictly follow what was outlined in your approved proposal, including budget expenditures. Any deviation from your proposal must be submitted in writing to the associate dean and approved by the dean. Not adhering to your approved proposal will result in future funding restrictions.
McKay School of Education (MSE) Research Grants

McKay School of Education (MSE) Research Grants provide up to two yearsof funding for research projects from inception to dissemination to advance the mission and goals of the MSE. The annual competition will occur in the Fall for funding to begin Winter semester. Two options exist:

1)You may apply for up to $20,000 per year for up to two years for a total of $40,000. Funds expire on December 31st of each year. Previously-funded faculty must have met all the conditions of their previous grant to be eligible for this option.

2)You may apply for a MSE Mini-Grant if you need $5,000 or less for student wages and/or student travel for data collection and/or to support students presenting at research conferences. Applications are due by the 1stof every month and are awarded monthly, funds permitting. Having an MSE Research Grant or MEG does not exclude you from applying for an MSE Mini-Grant. Faculty may apply only once a year for the MSE Mini-Grant. Funds expire December 31st of the year the grant was funded.

Eligibility

  • MSE Research Grants are available exclusively to full-time MSE faculty members. Other BYU faculty members (non-MSE or MSE part-time) may be involved, but the principal investigator must be a full-time MSE faculty member.
  • Faculty with joint appointments in the MSE are eligible for partial funding from the MSE and must have approval from their non-MSE department chair for the rest of the funding before applying.
  • A faculty member may be listed on multiple proposals but can only be the lead researcher on one.
  • If you currently have MEG funding, you are ineligible for MSE Research Grant funding.

Conditions

All MSE Research Grant recipients are required to:

  • Present the work, even if preliminary, at the MSE Mentored Research Conference (poster session) held at the end of Winter semester, or have students present at the 3-Minute Thesis Competition.
  • Submit an annual report to the MSE after the first year of a two-year project. See the MSE Annual Report Template.
  • Submit a final report to the MSE upon completion of the project. See the MSE Final Report Template. This includes a reference list showing evidence of academic deliverables (e.g., hyperlinks, submitted or published manuscripts, conference presentations, external grant applications) produced as a result of this MSE-funded research project.
  • Spend grant funds in the appropriate categories, including travel, which may not exceed $4,500 for a two-year grant and $2,250 for a one-year grant.
  • Submit an application for an external grant to be eligible for future MSE funding.
  • Make consistent progress on meeting the outcomes of the grant, including spending funds, in the appropriate categories.

Funding of future MSE Research Grants is contingent upon meeting these conditions.

The MSE Research Grant Proposal template is available on the MSE employee portal atMSE Research Grant and MEG Proposal Template

1-Year Grant Dates & Deadlines / 2-Year Grant Dates & Deadlines
Oct. 19, 2017 – submit proposal to chair / Oct. 19, 2017 – submit proposal to chair
Oct. 26, 2017 – chair endorsement deadline / Oct. 26, 2017 – chair endorsement deadline
Dec. 31, 2017 – awards announced / Dec. 31, 2017 – awards announced
Jan. 2018– receive funding
(½ student wages awarded Jan-June; if student wages are expended, the second ½ will be awarded in July) / Jan. 2018 – receive 1st year funding
(½ student wages awarded Jan-June; if student wages are expended, the second ½ will be awarded in July)
Dec. 31, 2018 – funding ends / Jan. 31, 2019 – annual report due
Jan. 31, 2019 – final report due / Jan. 2019 – receive 2nd year funding
Dec. 31, 2019 – funding ends
Jan. 31, 2020 – final report due
Mentoring Environment Grants (MEG)

The Office of Research & Creative Activities sponsors annual Mentoring Environment Grants (MEG) to facilitate undergraduate work with faculty on research, field studies, or creative projects. Each grant is worth up to $20,000.

The grant monies can be used to pay undergraduate/graduate student wages, purchase supplies, and cover travel expenses. They cannot be used to cover faculty wages or equipment.

Eligibility and Conditions

If you are currently funded for an MSE Research Grant you will not be eligible to receive MEG funding.

Eligibility requirements for the 2017 grants have changed, including:

  • Each faculty member may only apply for one MEG grant per year.
  • Faculty who have been awarded a MEG the previous year are not eligible to apply for the current year.
  • Faculty may either apply as the main researcher or as a co-researcher on another project but cannot be listed as a main researcher and co-researcher at the same time or be listed as a co-researcher on multiple proposals.

For more information, see the ORCA websiteat: MEG Custom Proposal Document template for MSE faculty applicants is available at also available on the MSE employee portal atMSE Research Grant and MEG Proposal Template.

MSE & MEG Proposal Contents

The MSE Research Grant and MEG proposal should be no more than 10 pages (single spaced) and must cover the followingparts:

  1. Faculty Profile
  2. Project Profile
  3. Technology
  4. Project Budget
  5. Faculty Agreement to Terms and Conditions of MSE Research Grant and MEG Funding
  6. Department Chair Endorsement

MSE Research Grant Submission Guidelines

Submission Guidelines

Prior to submitting the proposal, the researcher should discuss and receive feedback on the proposal from colleagues, the department representative to the MSE Research and Grants Committee, and/or the department chair. After receiving feedback, the proposal should be submitted via email to the department chair saved in the following format: Lastname_first_MSE_Grant.doc.Proposals will only be accepted through the department chair.

The department chair should attach a statement regarding the proposal. The chair can indicate the proposal’s potential contribution to the mission and goals of the department. The proposal is submitted by the department chair to y the date listed above, which is also posted on the research website (education.byu.edu/research).

MEG Submission Guidelines

The McKay School of Education Custom MEG grantapplicationis on the ORCA website and must be submitted to by the deadline. Application information and deadlines are below.

Monday, August 28, 2017 / MEG Applications Open
Thursday, October 19, 2017 / Application Deadline
Thursday, October 28, 2017 / Chair Endorsement Deadline
Thursday, December 28, 2017 / MEGs Announced
MSE Grant & MEG Proposal Evaluation

All proposals will be reviewed by a panel of researchers comprised of MSE faculty appointed by the dean. They will use the scoring guide listed on the following page.

MSE Research Grant and MEG Scoring Criteria MSE Research Grant

Name of Faculty Member Submitting Grant: Mentoring Environment Grant

Reviewer:

Evaluation Criteria / Points Earned / Points Possible
History of meeting conditions of previous funding
  • Spent funded amount in all appropriate categories
  • Projects resulting from funded project (e.g., journal articles, book chapters, external funding)
  • Nature of the publication format, if relevant (e.g., type of journal, peer review, rejection rate)
  • Annual report submitted(2 year grant only)
  • Final report submitted
(If there is no previous funding, award full points) / 15
Alignment with MSE mission and priorities / 5
Abstract
Brief description of research (or creative) project that needs to be solved; how the research addresses/fulfills this need and the possible benefits. Limit: 300 words / 5
Background and Importance of the Project
Problem Statement - clear and convincing rationale; relevance to real-world problem(s) and to McKay School of Education and Department goals and grant priorities; clear objectives and research questions.
Review of Literature - critical analysis of recent literature supporting need for the study; evidence of potential for extending existing knowledge base. / 10
Research Methods
  • Research questions
  • Research design
  • Methods and expectations for this project based on the unique skills you possess to conduct this project
  • Appropriateness of data analyses
  • Definition of roles of participants
/ 25
Anticipated Outcomes
  • Academic deliverables (e.g., submitted or published manuscripts, conference presentations, external grants) produced as a result of this MSE-funded research project.
  • Detailed and realistic timelines for
  • conducting the study
  • preparing academic deliverables
  • submitting academic deliverables
  • external grant application
  • Intended audience/publication and contribution to educational practice
  • Plans for peer mentoring and how this mentoring will help advance peers’ professional careers.
/ 20
Budget
  • Up to $20,000 per year up to 2 years (MSE), 1 year (MEG).
  • At least 65% for student wages (MSE)
  • Up to $2,250/year for travel – priority for data collection travel; conference travel only if presenting or disseminating research results (MSE)
  • Budget narrative clearly details how funds will be spent
/ 15
Department Chair Endorsement / 5
Total Score / 100
Alignment with MSE Research Priorities:
  • Research that involves the mentoring of faculty with Continuing Faculty Status (CFS) to faculty without CFS.
  • Research that involves the mentoring of assistant or associate professors who invite a full professor to serve as mentor.
  • New initiatives not previously funded.
  • Research that leads to refereed publications.
/ 10 Bonus Points
MSE RESEARCH GRANT TOTAL SCORE / 110
MEG ONLY
Anticipated Outcomes Related to Mentoring
  • Number of undergraduate students, graduate students
  • What, specifically, will the faculty member do to fulfill the role of mentor?
  • Will graduate students or advanced undergraduate students mentor other students? If so, how will they be involved?
  • Is the faculty member consistently pursuing scholarly work that results in tangible products appropriate to the field of endeavor (e.g., peer-reviewed publications, presentations, new curricula, policy statements, outcomes of professional activity)?
  • How much access will students have to faculty mentor?
  • Will the students be exposed to a full range of scholarly experiences (e.g., review of literature, project development, current techniques, data collection and analysis, oral and/or written presentation of work)?
  • How will the mentoring environment advance students' academic or professional careers, better prepare them for the future, integrate spiritual and secular learning, develop relationships, or accelerate student learning?
/ 20
Qualifications, Experiences/Successes in Mentoring
Explain why you are qualified to pursue this project and highlight your experiences/ successes in mentoring. / 10
MEG GRANT TOTAL SCORE / 140

Reviewer’s Recommendation:

Award full amount

Award partial amount:

Award full amount contingent upon revisions/resubmission which include:

Award partial amount contingent upon revisions/resubmission which include:

Do not award

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MSE Research Grantand MEG Guidelines

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