Internal Grants

Internal grants offer funding for projects that are consistent with the mission and goals of the University and which have the potential to lead to significant external funding, scholarly publications, creative work, or activities that support Stockton University's mission and vision. Applicants may request funds for salaries, supplies, student and professional assistance, publication subvention, and travel - related to scholarly activities. Some programs allow for release time.

Research and Professional Development (R&PD) Funding

R&PD Committee

Justin Ostrofsky, Chair (2024-2026)
TBA, Vice Chair (2025-2026)
Suya Yin, ARHU (2025-2027)
Emily August, ARHU (2024-2026)
Quynh Nguyen, BUSN (2025-2027)
Vasundhara Chakraborty, BUSN (2024-2026)
Ron Tinsley, EDUC (2023-2025)
Meredith Massey, EDUC (2024-2026)
Emily Van Duyne, GENS (2023-2025)
Francis Nzuki, GENS (2024-2026)
Lia Ludan, HLTH (2025-2027)
Helen Gu, HLTH (2024-2026)
Stephanie Sussmeier, Library (2023-2025)
Joseph Trout, NAMS (2025-2027)
Camilla Alves Souto, NAMS (2025-2027)
Elizabeth Pollock, NAMS, Union Liaison (2024-2026)
Terrilyn Battle, SOBL (2024-2026)
Rob Barney, SOBL (2025-2027)

Committee Members Only - Review Portal

R&PD Resources

R&PD Guidelines - Award specifics, eligibility requirements and application guidance.
R&PD Rubric for evaluating Internal Award Applications
For Deadlines - visit the Calendar of Awards.
Need assistance with proposal writing? The Faculty Academic Writing Network (FAWN) supports faculty, staff, and adjuncts who wish to make academic writing and publishing a priority.
Change of Scope Request Form
Visit the Internal Award Online Application System to apply for funding, manage your existing internal awards, and to submit annual reports.
Internal Funding Application - Dean's Approval

Internal Award Online Application System

R&PD Funding Opportunities

R&PD Main Round

For research, planning, proposal development in preparation for seeking outside funding.
FAQs for R&PD Applications
Sample Narratives R&PD

RPD Sample Narratives

The samples listed below are from previously approved R&PD applications:

R&PD Samples:

Sample #1 - ARHU
Sample #2 - GENS
Sample #3 - NAMS
Sample #4 - NAMS
Sample #5 - NAMS
Sample #6 - SOBL

R&PD Course Release

Supports projects in research, planning, proposal writing, professional development and creative work.
Sample Narrative R&PD Course Release

RPD Course Release Sample Narrative

The sample listed below is from a previously approved R&PD Course Release application:

R&PD Samples:

Sample #1 - NAMS

Sabbatical Leave and Subvention

For the purpose of pursuing substantial project to yield publishable results and/or enhance competence as a scholar or teacher.
Sample Narratives for Leave

Sabbatical Sample Narratives

The samples listed below are from previously approved Sabbatical Leave applications:

Sabbatical Samples:

- One Semester Sample - ARHU

- One Semester Sample - SOBL

- Two Semester Sample - GENS

Provost's Faculty Opportunities Fund

Support for travel to conferences, student assistant, professional services or supplies related to scholarship and the strategic plans.
Sample Narratives for PFOF

PFOF Sample Narratives

The samples listed below are from previously approved PFOF applications:

PFOF Samples:

Sample #1 - NAMS

Sample #2 -
SOBL

Adjunct Faculty Opportunity Fund

For Adjunct Faculty as well as 1/2 and 3/4 time faculty who are not also employed as professional staff, administration, or librarians.
Support for travel to conferences, student assistant, professional services or supplies related to scholarship and the strategic plans.
Sample Narratives for AFOF

AFOF Sample Narratives

The sample listed below is from a previously approved AFOF application:

AFOF Samples:

Sample #1

- ARHU

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Information Sessions

Sabbatical Information Session:
Friday, September 19, 2025, 2:30 - 3:30pm - ZOOM
AFOF Information Session:
Monday, October 13, 2025, 4:00 - 4:30pm - ZOOM
R&PD Main Round Information Session:
Monday, February 2, 2026, 3:30 - 4:30pm - ZOOM