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Assistant professors are eligible for an SRA after their third year in-rank (i.e., after six long sessions). Faculty who have summer salary (in summer 2024) as part of a College package, were awarded a Research Reboot, FDL or FDA award, or who were awarded a summer research award (SRA) last summer (2023) are not eligible. Applicants must notify their department chairs of submission of an SRA.

Return-to-Service Requirement

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The recipient is expected to return to normal duties at the University for at least one academic year—Sept. 1 through May 31—following the award. A recipient who elects to leave the university without returning for an academic year is obligated to reimburse the university for funds.

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