Members of the UALR Sustainability Committee are inviting all full- and part-time faculty to participate in a small grant competition aimed at incorporating sustainability into research activities at the university.

Proposals supporting student research are encouraged but must be submitted by the faculty research advisor.

Two awards of up to $400 are available, and proposals must demonstrate how the project relates to sustainability at UALR or in a broader context.

Proposals can budget the money for travel, equipment purchases, or student workers. Grant funds are to be spent by the end of the 2011 fiscal year.

To apply, complete the attached application form and submit it as an email attachment to Jamey Jones. The application form can also be downloaded from the UALR Sustainability website under the link titled “Research Grant Competition.”

The deadline for applications is 5 p.m. Friday, Jan. 21.

Grantees will report to the Sustainability Committee the results of their activities and show evidence regarding the completion of their grants. Grantees will also be expected to present their research results or progress at a half-day sustainability symposium to be held on the UALR campus. The symposium is scheduled to coincide with Earth Day on Friday, April 22.

Any questions about the program guidelines or application process should be directed to Jones, Department of Earth Sciences, at 501-683-7743.