Raman Family Faculty Grants

Purpose: Support research expenses, including travel, conference fees, publication costs, completion of creative projects, student assistance, or acquisition of research materials.
Award Amount: Up to $2,500 (reimbursement against receipts, in accordance with SU procurement and travel policies). Funds must be used by December 1 of award calendar year.

Proposal Requirements: Project description (max 3 pages) detailing scope, methods, significance, and expected outcomes; short CV (max 3 pages); itemized budget and justification.

Selection Criteria: Scholarly merit and originality; clear contribution to the study of India or the Indian diaspora; feasibility within the funding period.

Purpose: Encourage faculty to integrate India-, South Asia-, Indian diaspora-, or South Asian American–related content into the curriculum by developing a new course or significantly revising an existing one. In light of SU's changing academic calendar, proposals must be for a semester-length course.

Award Amount: $2,500, paid upon submission of the completed syllabus. Final syllabus due December 1 of award year.

Proposal Requirements: Cover letter with signatures from applicant, department chair, and dean confirming the course will be offered at least once in the next 3 academic years; course development proposal (max 3 pages) including description and significance to discipline, learning objectives, and how the course addresses India, South Asia, the Indian diaspora, or South Asian Americans; current short CV (max 3 pages); draft syllabus (required if revising an existing course).

Selection Criteria: Centrality of India/Indian diaspora content to the course; clarity of proposal for non-specialists; relevance and significance to the applicant's discipline; feasibility of course delivery within the stated timeframe.