Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
If your question is not answered below, please email research@lsu.edu
Please visit the LSU Internal Grants & Competitions Portal for the application deadlines for each program.
The Provost's Fund for Innovation in Research programs are available to tenured, tenure-track
or research faculty at LSU A&M. Please visit the LSU Internal Grants & Competitions Portal for the application guidelines for each program.
Citizenship or residency are not criteria for applications.
The purpose of these programs is to leverage institutional funds towards interdisciplinary
center-scale proposals and funding. If applicants identify private sector funding
that will support a multi-year, multi-million dollar project, these programs could
be utilized.
All collaborations will be considered.
The LSU Center for Collaborative Knowledge hosts regular networking events for interested faculty. Visit https://www.lsu.edu/cck/events.php for a list of upcoming gatherings.
Faculty Research Grants proposals need only address one of the pentagon areas which
are broad and inclusive of all disciplines.
No, the research pentagon areas are broad and inclusive, and can touch upon all disciplines
across campus.
The purpose of these programs is to leverage institutional funds towards interdisciplinary
center-scale proposals and funding. If an existing interdisciplinary team is working
towards center-scale funding, the Phase 2 and Phase 3 programs are suitable. You may
apply if you have a current externally funded project. However, faculty who hold a
current, unexpired Emerging or Big Idea research grant are not eligible to apply.
Yes, the provided budget templates are pre-populated with the correct fringe benefit
and tuition remission rates.
All proposals are reviewed by a variety of peer faculty and faculty administrator
panels with final determinations made by ORED leadership. Please visit the LSU Internal Grants & Competitions Portal for the application guidelines for each program to include evaluation criteria.
Fringe benefits and tuition remission must be included in your budget. However, indirect
costs do not apply.
Yes, School of Veterinary Medicine faculty are eligible.
Faculty in the College of Agriculture are eligible. However, faculty with a 100% appointment
to the AgCenter are not eligible for these programs.
Late proposals will not be accepted.
No, all proposals for the Provost's Fund for Innovation in Research should be submitted through InfoReady, the University's internal grants and competitions portal.