Faculty Research Enhancement and Professional Development (FRED Committee)
Applications for Faculty Research Enhancement and Professional Development (FRED) will be reviewed bimonthly on the last Monday of the month starting in October, or until resources are exhausted.
Reminders and Eligibility- Funding for research projects (REF) is not to exceed $3000; funding for professional development (FPDF) is capped at $1000.
- Only full-time TAMUT faculty may apply for FRED funding.
- A faculty member may request support for only one proposal in the annual review cycle.
- The applicant does not have outstanding FRED reports from previous review cycles.
- Please see the full FRED Guidelines, including priority and criteria.
- All proposals, inclusive of the FRED form and supporting documentation, should be emailed to FRED Committee Chair, Mandy Davis as a single .pdf attachment.
- The FRED Committee will review all proposal submissions. The Office of Research and Sponsored Projects (ORSP) will notify faculty of award status via email and manage awarded funds.”
About Faculty Research Enhancement and Professional Development (FRED Committee)
Instituted in 2012, FRED Committee was a sub-committee of Faculty Advisory Council charged to receive, review and recommend proposals each month to the Faculty Advisory Council that merit funding or other support. In 2025, the FRED Committee moved under the auspices of the Office of Research and Sponsored Projects (ORSP). Each College has equal representation on the Committee.
Individuals and groups may submit proposals at any time during the year, but priority may be given to proposals that are received well in advance to be included in the budgeting process. Proposals will not be accepted after budget allowances are met. In addition, priority will also be given to faculty research proposals. Proposals not initially funded may be resubmitted. Any questions may be directed to the FRED Chair.
- Mandy Davis, Chair (Ex-officio, no-voting Chair)
- Dr. Laura Carper (CASE)
- Dr. Vikram Bhadauria (CBET)
- Dr. Deanna Robinson (CNHHS)