Chancellor’s Faculty Book Completion Grant
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The Chancellor’s Faculty Book Completion Grant is awarded to assistant and associate professors to assist with completing an accepted book manuscript that is in the final editing phase before submission to a press for production.
For questions or requests for late submission, please contact Vanessa Cubano at vanessa.cubano@rutgers.edu.
Summary:
The Chancellor’s Faculty Book Completion Grant is awarded to assistant and associate professors to support the completion of an accepted book manuscript in the final editing phase before submission to a press for production. This award is not for advance contracts for book-length projects. Faculty must have written proof from the press that the manuscript is in the final completion phase before going to production. The grant may be used for a course buy-out to provide needed time to focus on the manuscript completion.
Grant Amount: Varies
Grant Period: One semester or summer
Deadline:
Applications are due at or before 5 p.m. on Wednesday, January 31, 2024.
Criteria:
The Chancellor's Faculty Book Completion Grant at Rutgers University–Camden is designed to support assistant and associate professors in the final stages of completing an accepted book manuscript. To be eligible for this grant, applicants must meet the following criteria:
Academic Rank:
Applicants must hold the academic rank of assistant professor or associate professor at Rutgers University–Camden.
Accepted Book Manuscript:
The grant is intended for faculty members who have an accepted book manuscript that is in the final editing phase, ready for submission to the press for production.
The manuscript must have received official acceptance from a reputable publishing press.
Proof of Manuscript Completion Phase:
Applicants must provide written proof from the publishing press confirming that the book manuscript is in the final completion phase before production.
This confirmation is a critical eligibility requirement.
Use of Grant Funds:
The grant may be used to fund a course buy-out, providing the recipient with the necessary time to focus on completing the manuscript.
Grant funds should be directed toward enabling the faculty member to dedicate substantial effort to the final manuscript preparation.
Publication Potential:
The book manuscript should have significant potential for publication and scholarly impact.
Commitment to Completion:
Grant recipients are expected to be committed to actively working on the final stages of their book manuscript during the grant period.
The Chancellor's Faculty Book Completion Grant supports faculty members in successfully bringing their accepted book manuscripts to the point of production and publication. Faculty who meet these criteria will be considered for this grant, facilitating the finalization of valuable scholarly work.
Application Process
The application process for the Chancellor's Faculty Book Completion Grant at Rutgers University–Camden is designed to facilitate the submission and evaluation of proposals from eligible assistant and associate professors seeking support to complete their book manuscripts. The following steps outline the application process:
Step 1: Eligibility Verification
Prospective applicants confirm their eligibility based on academic rank (assistant or associate professor) and the status of their book manuscript.
Step 2: Written Confirmation
Applicants must obtain and provide written confirmation from the publishing press indicating that the book manuscript is in the final editing phase and has been officially accepted for production.
Step 3: Proposal Development
Applicants develop a detailed proposal that includes:
- Information about the book project, its significance, and its potential impact.
- A description of how the grant will be used, such as for a course buy-out or other activities that support manuscript completion.
- A timeline for completing the manuscript with the help of the grant.
Step 4: Department Chair Support
Applicants secure formal support for their proposal from their department chair, indicating that the department acknowledges the importance of completing the book manuscript.
Step 5: Application Submission
Completed applications, including the proposal, written confirmation from the press, and department chair support, are submitted by the specified deadline.
Step 6: Review and Evaluation
A review committee assesses the applications. The committee evaluates the proposals based on eligibility criteria, the quality and impact of the book manuscript, and the feasibility of the proposed plan.
Step 7: Award Notification
Successful applicants receive official award notifications, specifying the grant amount, expectations, and funding disbursement details.
Step 8: Manuscript Submission
Upon manuscript completion, grant recipients submit their work to the publishing press for production. Awardee can offer on-campus book signing, interview for Rutgers University–Camden social media, etc.
The application process for the Chancellor's Faculty Book Completion Grant is designed to aid assistant and associate professors in finalizing their accepted book manuscripts for publication. Applicants who meet the criteria will be considered for this grant, contributing to the scholarly achievements of the university.