The Office of Research and Sponsored Programs have introduced a new program, “Building Research Partnerships at UIS and Beyond.” The objective is to foster connections between UIS faculty and external researchers working on similar projects.
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Why You Should Participate in Research Activities

Hey there, UIS students! Considering diving into the world of research? If you've always thought research was just for lab enthusiasts or tech wizards, it's time to broaden your horizon. Whether your passions lie in the humanities, the arts, technology, or the sciences, there's a research opportunity waiting for you. Here's why every student, from freshman to grad student, should think about getting involved:

Conferences and Symposia for Faculty

26th Annual Conference on Illinois History

Located at the Abraham Lincoln Presidential Library and Museum on October 3 and 4, 2024, the 26th Annual Conference will hold roundtable discussions, panels, presentations, and workshops on the history, culture, politics, geography, anthropology, sociology, and archaeology of Illinois.

For more information, visit the ALPLM conference site.

Proposal Submission

  • All externally funded proposals must be internally reviewed and approved by the Office of Research and Sponsored Programs (ORSP), and submitted to sponsored by an Authorized Organizational Representative. Please provide all sponsor required documents to ORSP via the START myProposals portal.

Proposal Development

Tips from the sponsors

  • Read the Instructions: Read solicitations and guidelines carefully and thoroughly. Follow formatting and note restrictions. Fully answer ALL questions and provide ALL documents.
  • Prepare Early: Create a timeline for yourself to allow for completion, proofreading, and internal administrative deadlines.

Internal Grants

The Provost’s Office sponsors and/or coordinates multiple UIS funding opportunities for faculty. Read more about each of the programs below.

Scholarly Presentation Support Program (SPSP) and International Travel Program

Faculty Scholarship Series:

Sabbatical Presentation - Metaphysical agency in conceptual engineering 

Conceptual engineers take seriously the claim that concepts like family, disability, race, and gender literally shape reality. But what is it that these engineers actually do when they go about engineering concepts? Hint: they don’t need a literal toolbox to do it. I want to suggest that they engage in a distinctive kind of agency.

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