SEED Award Application

  1. Please complete the SEED Award Application form
  2. Complete the detailed budget form indicating faculty summer stipend, course release, Proposal Developer ($1500/yr) and other expenses. Include total funds needed for the project, total funds requested for this application, and if applicable, include a narrative explaining other sources of support, justification of expenses, and a prioritization of expenses. 
  3. Please complete Responsible Conduct of Research Training. All applications must have an up-to-date Completion Certificate at the time of the review meeting to be considered for funding. Training may be accessed here.
  4. The application form and supporting documents must be submitted by 5 p.m. on the first Monday of October. Supporting documents (including the budget spreadsheet, proof of RCR training, and a current CV) should be emailed to orsp@acu.edu by the deadline.
  5. The Chair/Dean Evaluation and Approval form will then be generated and sent out using Adobe eSign Services for completion and signatures. This form must be completed and signed no later than the second Monday of October.