Hi, Audrey!
Our office doesn't have oversight over the internal grants programs, but I like the idea that diversity, equity and inclusion be considered more broadly than it has in the past and will mention it during the next funding cycle.
In the past, which includes my prior institutions as well, we have particularly made efforts to include and fund new faculty. I've always been a big believer that these programs should be seed money, to help people get started in the grant world, so I've always advocated for trying to fund those who are "new to the game." If we follow this thinking, it should naturally help those who have been underrepresented in getting grants, but I do agree that more can be done to more fully consider diversity, equity and inclusion in the process.
As for evaluating the internal funding program, I've been at institutions where we have, and where we haven't. I'd certainly advocate for evaluating it. I think it helps to know where the internal funding is going and if it helps to bring in external opportunities down the road, for example. Of course, that is something that will take some time to determine, so the evaluation will not be immediate.
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Pamela Vargas
Director, Research & Grant Development
Southeast Missouri State University
Cape Girardeau MO
573-651-2018
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Original Message:
Sent: 05-24-2021 09:32
From: Audrey Wineglass Foster
Subject: Internal Grant Programs at Your Institution
Hi, all! I'm looking at possibly revamping our internal grants programs. These are our two programs: Research Funding at Gallaudet University I wanted to know how you are evaluating your internal programs. I attended a NORDP session on internal grants and it was a great discussion. Does anyone request diversity, equity, and inclusion in their application process or as part of their evaluation? I guess I'm asking 2 things: Do you evaluate your internal grant programs? Is there a way you're including diversity, equity, and inclusion when it comes to running your internal grant programs? Thanks!
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Audrey Wineglass Foster
Asst Dean for OSP + Research Svcs
Gallaudet University
Washington, D.C. DC
202.651.5497
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