Spring 2024 Proposal Submissions
I received a CUSE Grant in 2022 and the project is scheduled to end May 31, 2024. However, I have completed the work and spent the funding. Can I apply for an FCAR Grant in this cycle?
No, all CUSE Grant awards are made as two-year awards and cannot be ended early to apply for FCAR. If your project ends May 2024, you may apply for FCAR in the summer 2024 cycle.
I am Co-PI on an active CUSE grant. Can still apply this year as a PI?
Yes, you are eligible to apply as a PI if you are a Co-PI on an active CUSE grant.
Can I subcontract my FCAR Grant funds to another university to assist in the conduct of my research?
No, FCAR funds may not be subcontracted out to other institutions, as they are intended to further the research that is conducted by SU personnel.
Does my department need to approve my budget?
While PIs are not required to receive department approval for their FCAR budget, you should work with your departmental or college budget administrator when planning your budget to ensure it is correct and appropriate for the project and for any department, school, or college-based budgeting considerations, such as hourly rates for students.
How should I structure my budget between student support, consultant, materials, etc?
There is no prescribed balance for funding distribution between categories. All budget items should have a good explanation of the role of item in the overall project. Funding for consultants should note the necessity of the work for the project and the special expertise a consultant brings to the project.
Do you allow costs in the budget for open access publication?
Yes, open access publication costs are an allowable budget item.
I’m having trouble with the Syracuse University Application Portal. Who can I contact for assistance?
Please email the Office of Research Development at resdev@syr.edu.
Can someone other than the PI edit and/or submit an application in the Application Portal?
Yes, the PI can designate a Proxy to start, submit, edit, and/or submit a proposal. The PI must designate that person as a Proxy in the system. Please see detailed instructions here.
I will need to spend my own research funds this semester prior to when the FCAR period of performance begins on May 15, 2024. Is it possible to be reimbursed for my research expenditures prior to May 15, 2024?
No, reimbursements for research expenditures outside the period of performance are not permitted under the FCAR program.
Can I apply for FCAR if I have other external (e.g. sponsored) or internal funding (e.g. startup funds, school/college seed funding, F&A return, etc.)?
Faculty may apply to FCAR if they have other sources of funding other than active CUSE or FCAR funding. However, applicants should list all existing funding sources in their CV. In the project narrative, applicants must explain why the requested FCAR funding is necessary and why existing funds cannot be used to accomplish the project. Priority will be given to applications from faculty who do not have access to other sources of funding to accomplish their proposed goals. Faculty with existing funding are strongly encouraged to contact the Office of Research Development to discuss whether their proposal is appropriate for FCAR prior to submission.