Reflecting the Catholic, Spiritan mission and identity of Duquesne University, the Paluse Faculty Research Grant is an important university-wide internal funding opportunity intended to support full-time faculty scholarly research. Grant awards are for up to $6,000. Up to two awards are granted annually.
- Open to all full-time Duquesne faculty in any academic discipline with continuing full-time faculty appointments.
- Intended to lead, at least, to publication in a reputable peer-reviewed journal.
- Can be used to support a portion of a multi-phase research project, provided the project funded by the Paluse grant is clearly defined and the proposal makes a strong case for the likelihood of future external funding and publication.
- Faculty are encouraged to pursue collaborative and cross-disciplinary research projects and to submit them for Paluse funding.
- Recipients may teach no more than one summer course for supplementary pay during the summer they hold the grant.
- Previous winners of Paluse Faculty Research Grants are welcome to apply. Proposals must demonstrate research outcomes from previous grants, and applications must show that the current proposal focuses on a new research project.
- Preference will be given to applicants who have not received a Paluse Faculty Research Grant in the last two years.
Key Dates for Paluse Grant Cycle 2025/26
Feb 3, 2025 - Proposals are due. Please email submissions to Center%20for%20Catholic%20Faith%20and%20Culture.%20The preliminary proposal description should not exceed 250 words and should indicate how the proposed project reflects the Catholic, Spiritan mission of Duquesne. Preliminary proposals are intended to assist applicants in articulating the suitability of their projects for the Paluse Grant.
Mar 18, 2025 - Applications Due - Apply Today
Apr 17, 2025 - Awards Announced
Aug 11, 2026 - Report of project outcomes due
Learn more about the Paluse Grant Application Guidelines.
Please direct inquiries to Dr.%20Kathleen%20Glenister%20Roberts.