Frequently Asked Questions
How do I request LIONS support?
To maximize the effectiveness of our support and your proposal's competitiveness, it is essential to request services at least 10 weeks prior to the proposal deadline via the LIONS program support form.
How are requests evaluated and prioritized?
The Office of Research & Graduate Studies receives more high-quality requests for support than can often be provided. Reviews of new requests are conducted by the Associate Vice President for Research and the Research Development team, taking into a number of factors that include:
- Current portfolio workload, timeliness of request
- The potential for multi-, inter-, or transdisciplinary research, as evidenced by the involvement of PIs from 2+ disciplines
- The degree to which the proposed research spans college boundaries
- The impact on the PI team as evidenced by diversity in discipline and career stage
- The impact on students (undergraduate and/or graduate) as evidenced by the budget and training program
- The impact and size of the budget relative to discipline
Does the total dollar request for a proposal impact my chances of receiving LIONS support?
Budgets vary significantly across disciplines, and we are committed to supporting research across the entire PSU community, using the above criteria as a guide. For STEM fields, “large” might mean several million dollars, while humanities proposals may be more modest. Investigators across all disciplines are encouraged to apply for assistance when developing LIONS.
Please contact Annie Lindgren with any other questions