Faculty Research and Creative Activities Award
Western Michigan University's FRACAA grant supports faculty research, creative, or technology projects to advance scholarship and foster 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 year; project period is one year.
Summary: Supports WMU faculty in significant research, creative, or scholarly projects to foster external funding and scholarly excellence.
Key Information: Awardees must submit an external funding proposal within 18 months of project end.
Description
The Faculty Research and Creative Activities Award (FRACAA) at Western Michigan University is a competitive internal grant program designed to encourage and support faculty in conducting significant research, original artistic activities, or inventive technology projects. The program aims to enhance faculty scholarship, increase external funding to WMU, and promote scholarly excellence across disciplines. Proposals are reviewed by faculty panels for merit, context, approach, and budget. Awardees are required to submit a proposal for external funding within 18 months of completing their FRACAA project.
