Do you have a project that you would like to finish with the support of a small grant? Or perhaps you have a new project that you would like to start? The Office of the Provost, Office of the Vice President for Research, and the U of M Retirees Association have small grants (up to $5,000) to help retirees pursue projects related to their scholarly and/or creative interests.  All U of M faculty, P&A, and civil service retirees are eligible to apply, including employees retiring by July, 1, 2017. Application deadline is December 16.

Eligible expenses include travel and per diem expenses, stipends for students, purchase of software, laboratory materials, editorial assistance, and other related expenses.  The guidelines are on the UMRA website: https://umra.umn.edu. If you have questions, please contact Jan Hogan, UMRA grants chair, [email protected].