written by Dr. Chris Pennuto and Kit Hastings
This spring, the GLC introduced a new program to support faculty research. The Great Lakes Faculty Scholars Program offers a one-semester course release to provide faculty the time needed to bring an external grant to fruition. The GLC will fund two faculty scholar awards per year, with one being chosen for each fall and spring semester.
Faculty interested in this program need to show evidence of prior planning or collaboration with others on any research topic relevant to the Great Lakes and/or its watershed, including urban environments adjacent or connected to the Great Lakes. Collaboration with GLC affiliates is encouraged; any faculty member with potential interests that align with the GLC mission may obtain Affiliate Status with the GLC. In addition, all applicants will need to show their home department’s approval of a course release. Those who receive a course release through this program are expected to complete an external grant submission within 6 months of the end of the semester for which the course release is awarded.
As an incentive for grant submission (and a way to reduce grant costs), faculty members in the program also may receive one Huppuch Tuition Scholarship, if needed, to entice a prospective graduate student to help carry out the proposed research. Huppuch Tuition Scholarships cover all costs associated with full-time, in-state graduate tuition for students enrolled in the Great Lakes Environmental Science thesis program.
The application deadline for the Fall 2024 semester has already passed, but applications for Spring 2025 are open until October 1, 2024. Application information and submission criteria can be found on the GLC Faculty Scholars Program website.
