A top priority for ORSP is stimulating and supporting the growth of research, scholarship, and creative activities (RSCA). As such, we provide support for and information on various internal funding opportunities available on campus. Below you can find more information on the Research, Scholarship, and Creative Activity Program (RSCAP).
Research, Scholarship and Creative Activities Program (RSCAP) Funding Overview
The goal of the RSCAP is to support all faculty – including Lecturers, Tenure Track and Tenured Faculty, Librarians, Coaches and Counselors – as well as students (both graduate and undergraduate) - in pursuing diverse research, scholarship and creative activities. The RSCAP supports faculty to remain current in disciplines, pursue new ways to enrich student learning, and contribute knowledge that will strengthen California socially, culturally, and economically. With the support of resources from the California State Legislature, SSU's Office of the Provost, and SSU's Instrucitonally Related Activties Program (IRS), ORSP is able to offer a significant number of RSCAP awards.
There are two mechanisms for RSCAP awards: Mini-Grants and Fellowships (Summer or Course Buyout/Release). Applicants must follow the guidelines in the Request for Proposals and submit via SSU's InfoReady. Applicants are encouraged to consult with their Faculty Subcommittee on Scholarly Activities (FSSA) School Representative and ORSP concerning project eligibility, grant writing education resources, and proposal development. The FSSA will evaluate Mini-Grants and Fellowship proposals, and make funding recommendations to the Provost and Executive Vice President for Academic Affairs.
If you wish to find more information regarding the RSCAP application and review process, please see below for an informational slidedeck provided by the FSSA.
Please contact Nicole Hannah, Post-Award Manager, at (707) 664-4423 or nicole.hannah@sonoma.edu for any questions regarding RSCAP.
RSCAP Informational slidedeck:
RCSAP Information Session Recording:
Excellence in Research, Scholarship, and/or Creative Activity (RSCA) Awards
In recognition of the critical links between active engagement in scholarship and excellence in teaching, the Excellence in Research, Scholarship and/or Creative Activity Award recognizes faculty who exemplify the teacher-scholar model in their professional development at Sonoma State. The award provides faculty with funds to support their continued engagement in research, scholarship and creative activities.
One recipient will receive a cash award recognizing the work for their most recent academic term, to be used for any purpose that directly supports the scholarly and creative activities of the faculty member. This includes:
· Traveling to present scholarship at conferences, to collect primary data, or to do archival research
· Funding undergraduate or graduate assistants
· Purchasing equipment and specialized supplies
· Other fully justified expenses may be considered at the discretion of the Office of Research and Sponsored Programs (ORSP)
Excellence in RSCA Awardees:
- AY 2021-22: Janet Berry Hess, Ph.D. | Hutchins School of Liberal Studies
- AY 2020-21: Steve Estes, Ph.D. | Department of History
- AY 2019-20: Matthew L. Clark, Ph.D. | Department of Geography, Environment, and Planning