Research and Scholarly Activities Support
Tulane's Lavin-Bernick Research and Scholarly Activities Support grant funds research-related expenses for full-time faculty to advance and enhance their scholarly work.
Funder: Tulane University
Due Dates (Anticipated): April 2027 (Full application deadline, projected)
Funding Amounts: Up to $10,000 per award; $10,000 annual cap per faculty member across all Lavin-Bernick Grants
Summary: Supports Tulane full-time faculty research expenses—including travel, assistants, supplies, and equipment—to advance scholarly activity.
Key Information: Only full-time faculty are eligible; visiting and administrative faculty are ineligible.
Description
The Research and Scholarly Activities Support grant is part of Tulane University's Lavin-Bernick Grants program, designed to fund a broad range of research-related expenses for full-time faculty. The grant aims to facilitate and enhance faculty research by supporting essential costs that directly contribute to scholarly activity. Eligible expenses include travel, research assistant funding, supplies, equipment, software, and books. Applicants must clearly explain the significance of the requested expenses to their research and provide accessible context for reviewers from all disciplines. The program encourages applicants to note any efforts to secure external funding and how this grant may support future applications.
