Faculty Research and Creative Activities Award
Internal — Western Michigan University only
Western Michigan University's Faculty Research and Creative Activities Award supports faculty-led research, creative, and technological projects that advance scholarship and foster future external funding.
Funder: Western Michigan University
Due Dates: November 15, 2026: Submission deadline
Funding Amounts: Up to $10,000 per award; typically 10 awards funded per cycle; project period is one year.
Summary: Supports WMU board-appointed faculty in significant research, creative, or technological projects that build toward external funding and scholarly impact.
Description
The Faculty Research and Creative Activities Award (FRACAA) is Western Michigan University's premier internal funding opportunity for board-appointed faculty. It is designed to foster significant research, rigorous scientific inquiry, original artistic activity, and inventive technology. The program aims to advance faculty scholarship and increase external funding at WMU by supporting projects with strong merit, clear rationale, and the potential for meaningful contributions to their fields. Awardees are required to present their findings and submit an external funding proposal within 18 months of the project’s conclusion, helping to sustain and expand the university’s research and creative profile.
