The External Grant Proposal Development Support (AFP) is a funding program administered by the Office of Research (DINV) that provides financial support to researchers for hiring personnel or acquiring essential resources to facilitate the preparation of external research grant proposals. Its purpose is to strengthen proposal development, particularly during stages that require intensive secondary data collection. Eligible expenses include research assistant support, translation services, preliminary field studies, and bibliographic resources.
Who Can Apply?
Applicants must meet the following eligibility requirements:
Hold an academic appointment of 22 hours per week or more in the regular, special, or adjunct academic track. Visiting Professors, Instructors, and Postdoctoral Researchers are not eligible.
Obtain the endorsement of their Academic Unit through the application form signed by the Director of Research or the Dean. This document must be submitted as part of the application.
Have submitted all final reports for projects previously funded by the Office of Research (DINV).
Submit the AFP application before the deadline of the external funding opportunity for which support is being requested.
Provide a justification explaining the need for the requested support and how the proposed resources will strengthen the development of the external grant proposal. This justification must be included in the application.