Timeline Overview (for each month in the Fall and Spring Semesters):
The timeline for the review process is provided below:
- 1st to 15th – Proposal Submission Period:
○Applicants submit their funding proposals by the 15th of the month.
○Submissions are accepted during the first two weeks of the month
- 16th to 20th – Initial Screening:
○The Director/Chair conducts an initial screening of the proposals.
○This stage includes checking for eligibility, completeness, and adherence to submission guidelines.
- 21st to 29th – Proposal Evaluation and Review:
○The committee conducts reviews of the proposals.
○Proposals are assessed based on merit, alignment with the funding goals, and the strength of the proposal.
○The committee holds final discussions, ranks proposals, and decides which to approve for funding.
○Funding decisions are finalized and necessary documentation is prepared.
- 30th – Decision Notification:
○Applicants are notified of the committee's decisions by the 30th of the month.
○Approved projects receive confirmation of funding, while declined proposals may receive feedback.