Interdisciplinary Cluster Hire
Request for Proposals
The Office of Academic Affairs, in collaboration with the Office of Research and
Technology Transfer, is pleased to announce a call for proposals for an interdisciplinary
faculty cluster hire. This initiative provides an opportunity to develop a critical
mass of faculty in an emerging field that spans traditional academic and discipline
boundaries. Successful proposals will identify an Interdisciplinary Research Team
(IRT) that will lead to new external research funding and can support significant
graduate enrollment increases through new degree offerings. The IRT should build upon
and expand our current research strengths, have a strong applied research focus, and
complement activities within the Innovation Campus. The IRT collaborations should
span at least two colleges, with three or more being preferred.
Program Overview
The intent of the IRT Cluster Hire Program is to strategically hire several new faculty
members to complement existing strengths and create a nationally recognized program
in a particular interdisciplinary field. Funding will be negotiated among participating
colleges and Academic Affairs with an understanding that part of the funding will
come from existing budgets. It is expected that new revenues generated by the IRT
will significantly offset the seed funding after the initial three years. Depending
upon budget, funds to support research equipment capital investments may also be available.
Contact
Dennis Livesay
Dean of the Graduate School
Associate Vice President of Research and Technology Transfer
(316) 978-3095
Deadline: June 30, 2017