Research and Scholarship Grants (RSCA)

Office of Research and Sponsored Programs

Research and Scholarship Grants (RSCA)

The Research, Scholarship, and Creative Activity (RSCA) Grant Program provides internal funding to support faculty research, scholarship, and creative activity. These awards are intended as seed funding to help launch new projects, develop preliminary data, or advance work toward external funding and scholarly outputs.

Projects should result in clearly defined outcomes such as peer-reviewed publications, external grant submissions, public performances, or juried exhibitions.

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Requests for Proposals (RFPs) are typically released each semester through . All application materials—including the RFP, proposal template, budget template, and review rubric—are available within the InfoReady system.

Award Requirements and Guidance

Award recipients are required to attend an orientation covering program expectations and grant management procedures.

Additional guidance is available in the and the ORSP FAQ page.

Current award recipients may submit budget revisions using the RSCA Budget Revision Template.

Past Award Recipients

Frequently Asked Questions

Can I revise my budget?

Yes, as long as there are no significant changes to your approved scope of work. To request a revision, use the RSCA Budget Revision Template and obtain approval before making any changes.

Am I allowed to travel on my RSCA award, and can I be reimbursed?

Only approved travel that is directly related to the funded project, such as field work, is allowable. Conference travel is not supported by RSCA funds and should be charged to another funding source.

Please ensure that a travel authorization is completed and approved before travel.

Where and when do I submit RSCA reports?

Awardees are required to submit progress reports at 6 months, 12 months, and 18 months from the project start date. Reports are submitted through .

If I am working with human subjects on my RSCA project, do I need IRB approval?

Yes. If your project involves human subjects research, you must submit a protocol and receive IRB approval before beginning research activities or collecting data.

For more information, visit the Institutional Review Board website.

Can I purchase items on my own for my project and expect to be reimbursed?

This is strongly discouraged. Because campus and CSU rules restrict certain purchases, reimbursement cannot be guaranteed. Approved budget items may be purchased through your department P-Card, and other purchases may need to go through Procurement. Contact ORSP before making purchases if you have questions.