Faculty Fellows Award

The SoC is accepting applications for academic year 2025-2026 Faculty Fellows.

The School of Computing Faculty Fellows program supports projects that advance computing research, learning, and engagement at the University of Wyoming, aligning with SoC and broader institutional goals and priorities. Priority will be given to proposals that fulfill one or more of the following criteria.

1. Align with the School of Computing current thematic areas, university initiatives and/or state priorities.
2. Contribute to building new opportunities or capacity in applied computing, the application of computing, or critical issues related to computing; or extend the reach of existing computing initiatives.
3. Impact student experiences and student learning in computing.
4. Involve, engage, or advance the School of Computing through creating new partnerships or strengthening established partnerships, with special consideration given to partnerships with K-12 schools, community colleges and/or industry.
5. Contribute to the School of Computing value of Computing For All.

Examples of potential proposal elements could include, but are not limited to:

• Course development that increases student learning options in any area of computing
• Seed funding for new research or engagement projects involving computing
• Development or provision of training in computing
• Preparation of computing applications for deployment at the NCAR-Wyoming Supercomputing Center
• Proposal development for external funding for computing-related projects
• Development and support of partnerships in computing with K-12, community colleges, or community/industry partners
• Faculty development in computing

We are particularly interested in supporting undergraduate/graduate students in incorporating and advancing computing in their curriculum/research.

Please direct questions about this internal award to uwyo-soc@uwyo.edu.

 

Proposals

Complete the application form and attach your proposal and budget justification.

Proposal Guidelines

Your proposal should be no more than two pages and must include:

• Project Overview: Describe how your project will enhance computing research, learning, or engagement at UW.
• Plan of Work: Outline the activities, timeline, and team involved.
• Deliverables & Outcomes: Summarize expected results and impact.
• Project Motivation: Explain the rationale and potential significance.
• Approachability: Write for a general audience—avoid discipline-specific jargon.

Budget Justification Guidelines

Include a detailed budget and justification for up to $30,000 (including fringe benefits). All funds must be expended by the end of the academic year.

Eligible Expenses Include:

• Student support (undergraduate, graduate, or postdoc)
• Faculty summer salary
• Workshop expenses and participant support
• Travel and hosting for visiting scholars
• Equipment or essential travel directly supporting project goals

Be as specific as possible in your budget (e.g., student title and support level, travel estimates, equipment types).

 

Review

Proposals will be panel reviewed on the following criteria:

• Quality of the project idea
• Quality of the workplan
• Alignment with Priority Criteria

Funding decisions will also consider available funding and broadening disciplinary connections.

 

Important Dates

• Call for Proposals: April 23rd
• Deadline for proposals: May 9th
• Target date range for announcing decisions: May 16th
• Deadline for expenditure of project funds: June 30th of ending academic year
• Short report due on project outcomes: June 30th of ending academic year
• Final presentation: Spring of ending academic year or Fall of following academic year.

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