Internal Funding
The principal internal grant program for funding faculty research is the Faculty Grants Program. These awards, made exclusively to faculty, support a variety of activities including research, publication, travel to present, special academic activities, and release time. These awards can help faculty engage undergraduates in research projects.
Applications can be found here.
| Due Date | Grant Program |
| 09/26/2025 | President's Commission on Cultural Diversity and Inclusion (PCCDI) Grants Fall Term |
| 10/01/2025 | Millersville University Faculty Grants Committee, Fall Cycle (activity from Activities from Sept. 1 - Dec. 31) |
| 11/24/2025 | Internal Deadline: PASSHE Faculty Professional Development Council (FPDC) Grants |
| TBD | President's Commision on the Status of Women (PCSW) Grants |
| 02/09/2026 | Due to FPDC: PASSHE Faculty Professional Development Council (FPDC) Grants |
| 02/27/2026 | Presiden'ts Commision on Cultural Diversity and Inclusion (PCCDI) Grants Spring Term |
| 03/02/2026 | Millersville University Faculty Grants Committee, Spring Cycle (Activities from Jan. 1 - May 31) |
| 03/30/2026 | Positive Energy Fund |
| 06/01/2026 | Millersville University Faculty Grants Commitee, Summer Cycle (Activities from June 1 - Aug. 31) |
| rolling deadline | OGSPR Discretionary Fund |
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Millersville Faculty Grants
Faculty Grants CommitteeVisit the Faculty Grants Committee Website for More Information.
SUBMISSION DEADLINES FOR GRANT CYCLES
- Fall Cycle: 9:00 a.m., October 2
(Activities from Sept. 1 - Dec. 31) - Spring Cycle: 9:00 a.m., March 3
(Activities from Jan. 1 - May 31) - Summer Cycle: June 1
(Activities from June 1 - Aug. 31)
Note: If the 1st falls on a weekend, the deadline is moved to the following Monday
All grant proposals must be received by 5:00 p.m. on the submission deadline. Requests for extensions will not be honored.
- Fall Cycle: 9:00 a.m., October 2
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OGSPR Discretionary Funding
The Office of Grants, Sponsored Programs, and Research has limited funds available to support faculty activity that will lead to or add to sponsored research, service, and creative activity.
The following activities can be supported by this funding:
- Travel
- Equipment & Supplies
- Student Research Assistants
- Matching Funds (Voluntary or Required) for External Grants & Contracts
Request OGSPR Discretionary Funding
The Office of Grants, Sponsored Programs, and Research has limited funds available to support STUDENT research and creative activity.
The following activities can be supported by this funding:
- Travel for research, collaboration, or presenting - up to $500 for individual travel, up to $1,000 for international travel, and up to $1,000 for group travel – depending on level of need.
- Equipment & Supplies
Request OGSPR Discretionary Funding
For more information, please contact Jeffry Porter, AVP of the Office of Grants, Sponsored Programs, and Research.
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Positive Energy Fund