Research Awards
Frequently Asked Questions
- Do you fund internationally?
- I have an idea for a research award. Is my idea something you would fund?
- I work for a state university in the United States. Are researchers at my institution eligible to apply for a grant since we do not have a 501(c)(3) status?
- I'm preparing a research award. What date should I use as the "start date"?
- The applications guidelines state that if an award is made, grant payments may be made in stock. My institution prefers not to receive stock. Is that ok?
- Is there an outline or example of a completed proposal file that I can see?
- There are samples of the 1500 word essays from [program area] posted on your website. Do you have any examples of 2500 word research plans from funded projects that I could review?
- Are references and image captions included in the word limit?
- Do you accept late proposals?
1. Do you fund internationally?
Yes. We have no geographic restrictions. International applications are encouraged.
2. I have an idea for a research award. Is my idea something you would fund?
We usually don't advise potential applicants on the appropriateness of their research ideas. We prefer that you read over the program description, browse through past grants we have given in that area, and then decide whether or not to apply.
3. I work for a state university in the United States. Are researchers at my institution eligible to apply for a grant since we do not have a 501(c)(3) status?
Non-profit, state and local organizations are tax-exempt by the US government with a status known as a "government instrumentality" or state exempt (public schools and universities, museums, libraries), which carries the same status as those groups holding the 501(c)(3) tax determination letters. This means your institution is eligible to receive JSMF grants. Your development office should have a copy of the government instrumentality letter or other supporting document from the IRS.
4. I'm preparing a research award. What date should I use as the "start date"?
August 1, 2010 or later.
5. The applications guidelines state that if an award is made, grant payments may be made in stock. My institution prefers not to receive stock. Is that ok?
JSMF, at its sole discretion, may elect to make grant payments in stock.
If your institution is legally prohibited from accepting stock payments, your institution must state this on the letter ( #6 in the application guidelines). If an award is made, this information will be verified prior to any payments.
If your institution is unwilling to accept grant payments in the form of stock (and is not legally prohibited from doing so), you should not apply.
JSMF cannot initiate or be involved with the sale of stock that JSMF has transferred to the grantee’s account. We encourage grantee institutions to instruct their broker to sell the stock as soon as it is transferred by JSMF to the grantee’s account. A quick sale by the grantee generally ensures that the sale proceeds sufficiently meet and often exceed the scheduled payment.
6. Is there an outline or example of a completed proposal file that I can see?
No.
7. There are samples of the 1500 word essays from [program area] posted on your website. Do you have any examples of 2500 word research plans from funded projects that I could review?
No.
8. Are references and image captions included in the word limit?
No.
9. Do you accept late proposals?
No. We recommend you submit your proposal 24 hours in advance to avoid any last minute problems. No extensions will be granted. The deadline is Wednesday, March 17, 2010, at 15:59 CDT (Wednesday, March 17, 2010 at 20:59: GMT).