FAQ for University Participants
Questions Regarding your Proposal
1. Should I work with a specific person at NCAR to develop my statement of work?
Yes. Please identify someone on the scientific staff with whom you can develop a collaboration. Work with that person to develop your statement of work.
2. Can I bring my graduate and/or undergraduate students?
Absolutely! We encourage you to bring a student or students for part or all of the time that you are here.
3. Does ASP provide GAUS to Faculty Fellowship Program Participants?
The ASP does not receive a GAU allocation for the FFP. You will need to work with your NCAR host to ensure that you will have the necessary GAUS to perform your research. You may also be eligible for 3000 GAUS when you arrive through a university account.
4. Are international faculty eligible to apply?
Yes, but preference will be given to applicants from UCAR member universities, academic affiliates, and international affiliates. Click here to see a list of member universities and affiliates.
5. Can I split my visit into two trips?
No. Your visit must be for a minimum of three consecutive months, and it cannot be split into more than one visit.
Questions Regarding Budget Preparation
1. What items can I request funding for in my FFP application?
You may be eligible for the following items:
- Travel for you and your student(s)
- Temporary Living Per Diem for you and your student(s)
- Shipping Allowance for you
- Honorarium
Travel: You may request funds to pay for your travel to and from NCAR as long as it conforms to our travel policies and procedures. If your proposal is approved, you will work with the staff from the Advanced Study Program to submit the proper paperwork. Travel will be reimbursed based on actual costs of airfare. If you choose to drive, you will be reimbursed mileage up to $750.00.
Temporary Living Per Diem: Temporary living per diem can be requested up to $2000/month for faculty members and up to $1500/month for students. No additional per diem will be provided.
Shipping: For visits of 6 months or more, the faculty applicant may request up to a $750 shipping allowance.
Honorarium: You may be eligible for an honorarium. Honoraria will only be awarded to university faculty who will not receive salary from their home institution during all or part of their proposed visit to NCAR. Awards and award amounts will be determined at the discretion of the ASP office.
2. Do I need to follow a specific format for my budget submission?
Yes. Please view and download our form here as either a PDF file or an excel file. We have also included a sample budget to help you with this process.
3. Should my university consider paying for some or all of the above expenses?
Generally, any co-sponsorship that your university provides will be beneficial to the Faculty Fellowship Program as a whole and will allow more FFP proposals to be funded.
4. Will NCAR pay for any additional travel during my stay?
No. Any scientific travel or trips to your home institution must be borne by your institution.
5. Is there someone at NCAR with whom I can work to develop my budget?
Certainly. Please contact the Advanced Study Program Division Administrator, Paula Fisher, to help you with your budget.
Paula Fisher
303-497-1328
paulad@ucar.edu