Faculty Research and Creative Activities Award
Western Michigan University's Faculty Research and Creative Activities Award supports faculty-led research, scholarship, and creative innovation with an emphasis on advancing knowledge and fostering future external funding.
Funder: Western Michigan University
Due Dates: February 9, 2026 | November 15, 2026
Funding Amounts: Up to $10,000 per award; typically 10 awards per cycle; project period is one year.
Summary: Supports WMU faculty in advancing research, creative work, or innovation, with the aim of increasing external funding and faculty scholarship.
Key Information: Awardees must submit an external funding proposal within 18 months of project end.
Description
The Faculty Research and Creative Activities Award (FRACAA) is Western Michigan University's premier internal grant to support board-appointed faculty in significant research, rigorous scientific inquiry, original artistic endeavors, or inventive technology projects. Administered by the Office of Research and Innovation, FRACAA aims to enhance faculty scholarship and foster activities with strong potential for future external funding. The program encourages interdisciplinary proposals and provides mentorship, particularly for junior faculty, through an established mentors program.
