(CLOSED) ORAU Events Sponsorship Program 2020

ORAU Events Grants provide up to $4,000 in support of events which involve participants from more than one ORAU institution.

Such events may include visits to an ORAU institution by a renowned speaker, conferences or workshops with a focused theme, or a technology transfer/business plan competition. Criteria for consideration include:

• Event participation by more than one ORAU institution is required (however, one ORAU member will submit the proposal and handle the funds).
• Potential impact of the event, including the number of institutions or participants.
• Student participation is considered a positive factor.
• New events are preferred over events that are on-going annual events with an established financial model.
• Preference will be given to events in STEM disciplines.
• A representative from ORAU must be invited to the event and will attend, if possible.

Deadlines

Two Calls for Proposals will be issued each year.

Applications are considered on an ORAU Fiscal Year basis (October 1 - September 30), with two award cycles.

• Applications are being accepted for events occurring between October 1 and March 31 and must be received by September 1.
• Applications for events occurring between April 1 and September 30 must be received by March 1 and a competition will be at a later date.

Funding and Restrictions

• Funding is provided exclusively from non-federal monies by ORAU.
• ORAU does not allow overhead charges or indirect costs on the award.
• All events must be completed by September 30 (the end of ORAU’s fiscal year.)
• Seminar series will not be considered for support due to the limited engagement by other ORAU member institutions.

Reporting

• Upon award, a report documenting participation and outcomes must be submitted within 30 days. Reports may be submitted to University.Partnerships@orau.org.