The university created a new faculty classification entitled University Research Scholar in the 2006-07 academic year.  Appointment is for a three-year term and is intended to recognize scholars for their special contributions to the university and their academic disciplines.  With this recognition, the university will also provide additional support for its University Research Scholars to undertake activity that will ensure ongoing research productivity at the University of New Haven.  University Research Scholars have a reduced teaching load in order to devote more time to their research project under the program.  In addition, a supply budget is provided to facilitate the faculty member’s research. 

For a complete list of current and previous University Research Scholars and to learn more about their projects read more here.

 University Research Scholars is one of several university opportunities that provides support for faculty research.  See Internal Grants, Awards and Opportunities for additional information.

University of New Haven Summer Research Grants, of $3,250 (taxable) each, are available for full-time tenured or tenure-track faculty. They may be used to support new or continuing research in the applicant’s discipline during the summer. Recipients are to present a report of the results of their research at a seminar during the academic year. Also, recipients will be expected to devote full time to the projects during the summer, except for a reasonable vacation period. These grants are to be used in lieu of summer teaching. They may not be used to support research leading to a doctoral dissertation.

A limited amount of Research Funding is available for individual awards to full-time tenured or tenure-track faculty, not to exceed $2,000 each. The awards may be used to:

1. Provide travel funds
2. Pay for support services for research
3. Purchase research equipment and supplies

University Research Scholars

Faculty Research Programs

The university created a new faculty classification entitled University Research Scholar in the 2006-07 academic year.  Appointment is for a three-year term and is intended to recognize scholars for their special contributions to the university and their academic disciplines.  With this recognition, the university will also provide additional support for its University Research Scholars to undertake activity that will ensure ongoing research productivity at the University.  University Research Scholars have a reduced teaching load in order to devote more time to their research project under the program.  In addition, a supply budget is provided to facilitate the faculty member’s research. Read More