Selection Criteria
All applications will be submitted for review by a panel with faculty in and out of the academy. The panel will use the following criteria to evaluate and rank the proposals.
- The degree to which the proposed activity enhances the applicant's development as an educator and his/her ability to make scholarly educational contributions.
- Merit and worth of the proposed activity to the applicant's department and/or the College.
- Feasibility that the applicant will have the time and ability to complete the proposed activity.
- Size and justification of the budget.
- Proposals should include a plan for dissemination of findings. Dissemination plans may include, but are not limited to, presentations at local or national meetings (e.g., the Academy Showcase), web- or organization based dissemination of curricular materials (e.g., MedEdPortal), and peer-reviewed or other publications. Dissemination is expected within three years of receipt of a grant.
- Evidence of scholarship in the preparation of the application and in the activities that are proposed.
The maximum amount that may be requested is $5,000. However, priority consideration will be given to smaller requests. Priority consideration will also be given to Academy members who have not yet received a grant in the past one-three years, and to applications that guarantee matching funds from other sources.
Applications will be funded in rank order until available funds are exhausted.