SARIF

Review Panels Critical to Proposal Process

Peer review panels, composed of faculty that mirror the disciplines in an applicant pool, are key to the research enterprise at UT. Dozens of funding opportunities require an internal review process, including limited submission competitions, UT’s internal research seed programs, and red team reviews specifically for large and complex proposals.

Kimberly Eck, assistant vice chancellor of research development in the Office of Research and Engagement, encourages faculty to participate when asked to serve as a reviewer. “The process is beneficial to both the applicants and the reviewers, who have a chance to see what makes a strong proposal from an objective perspective.” Continue reading →

RD Highlights

Annual Call for Proposals: SARIF Equipment and Infrastructure Fund

The University of Tennessee, Knoxville Office of Research and Engagement (ORE) has opened applications for the FY20 Scholarly Activity and Research Incentive Fund (SARIF) Equipment and Infrastructure Fund. This award aims to enhance UT’s research mission by providing support for the acquisition of state-of-the-art or innovative equipment that will advance the research mission of the university or for the repair, replacement, or upgrade of critical research infrastructure.

Proposals must be submitted online using the InfoReady system no later than Wednesday, October 9, 2019, at noon.

See the full call for proposals for complete information on this program and to apply.

Opportunities

Annual Call for Proposals: SARIF Equipment and Infrastructure Funds

The University of Tennessee, Knoxville Office of Research and Engagement (ORE) has opened applications for the FY19 Scholarly Activity and Research Incentive Fund (SARIF) Equipment and Infrastructure Fund. This award aims to enhance UT’s research mission by providing support for the acquisition of state-of-the-art or innovative equipment that will advance the research mission of the university or for the repair, replacement, or upgrade of critical research infrastructure.

Deadline: A complete application package must be submitted by the applicant no later than Wednesday, October 10, 2018, at noon.

See the full call for proposals for complete information on this program and to apply.

Funding

Deadline Approaching: SARIF Equipment and Infrastructure Funds

The UT Office of Research and Engagement recently opened applications for the FY18 Scholarly Activity and Research Incentive Fund (SARIF) Equipment and Infrastructure Fund. This award aims to enhance UT’s research mission by providing support for the acquisition of state-of-the-art or innovative equipment that will advance the research mission of the university or for the repair, replacement, or upgrade of critical research infrastructure.

Deadline: A complete application package must be submitted by the applicant no later than Friday, October 13, 2017, at noon.