Publication of Papers and Exhibition of Creative Works
WMU’s grant reimburses faculty for costs related to publishing or exhibiting completed research or creative works, supporting the dissemination of their scholarly and creative achievements.
Funder: Western Michigan University (https://wmich.edu)
Due Dates: July 31, 2026
Funding Amounts: Up to $1,000 per faculty member per fiscal year (reimbursement basis)
Summary: Supports WMU faculty with costs for publishing completed papers and exhibiting creative works through recognized media.
Key Information: Only WMU bargaining unit faculty are eligible; reimbursement only for post-completion dissemination expenses.
Description
This internal grant supports Western Michigan University (WMU) faculty in the final preparation, publication, and exhibition of completed research papers or creative works. The program covers costs such as publicity material development, entry fees for exhibitions or competitions, transportation or shipping of works, supplies and postage for dissemination, indexing and subvention charges for books, and publication or distribution costs for papers, books, or creative works. The fund is administered by the Office of Research and Innovation in accordance with guidelines set by the Research Policy Council and the WMU-AAUP Contract (Article 34). The primary goal is to facilitate the dissemination of completed research and creative activities by WMU faculty.
