Robert Krueger Research Grant
About Robert Krueger
Robert Krueger began his pharmacognosy career with Professor William Kelleher, performing undergraduate research at the University of Connecticut; he then earned his Ph.D. at the University of Iowa with ASP founding member Professor David Carew. Dr. Krueger’s professional activities were chiefly focused on teaching and research in the College of Pharmacy at Ferris State, a Primarily Undergraduate Institution (PUI) in Big Rapids, Michigan, helping other young faculty there and elsewhere develop research programs, and helping students prepare for and launch their own careers. Bob was an active member of the ASP and the founding treasurer of the ASP Foundation (ASPF) who, over the course of 30+ years, oversaw the expansion of the ASP's student travel awards from 4 or 5 a year to nearly 20. After Bob’s passing in 2023, the ASPF Board of Directors sought to establish an award in keeping with Bob's primary academic and ASP interests - thus, the idea of a research grant for faculty members of non-PhD granting institutions.
Robert Krueger Research Grant Details
The Robert Krueger Research Grant is intended provide research funds, up to $10,000, for faculty members at PUIs where there is not a Ph.D. program in the applicant’s department. This grant honors the life and work of longtime ASP member/leader, Dr. Robert J. Krueger. It was originally endowed by his wife, Beth, as a tribute to her husband’s dedication to the Society and its students, and it is now growing through the generous donations of many ASP members and friends.
The Krueger grant is for 1-2 years. The principal investigator may request an extension of one additional year, providing a justification for the request to the ASP President. The grant is made to the institution in the name of the awardee. Funds will be sent to the institutional Office of Grants and Contracts, which will be responsible for administering the funds. In the event of a change in institution within the first year of the
grant, the grant may be transferred, provided that a written request is made to the ASP President. Funds not expended within three months after the end of the grant period shall be returned to the ASPF.
Robert Krueger Research Grant Directions
Eligibility
Applicants must be current ASP members in good standing who are PUI faculty members at any stage of their careers. Up to one grant will be given annually. The funds should be used within three years of the grant notification.
Selection
Applications will be evaluated by a committee designated by the ASP Executive Committee. The ASPF Board of Directors will have no role in the evaluation/selection process.
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Application Process
The application must include:
- A research proposal of 4-6 pages, for work to be initiated or continued in some aspect of the broad spectrum of natural products research
- A budget indicating how funds will be used
- Monies can be spent on student, staff, and PI salaries. In the case of the PI, the salary is limited to $1,000 of the grant.
- All or part of the funds can be used to purchase equipment, including refurbished and used equipment, or could be combined with other monies to purchase major equipment.
- Up to $3,500 can be used for student and/or PI travel to regional, national, or international meetings. Funds can cover transportation, accommodation and registration fees.
- Institutional indirect or overhead costs are not allowed.
- A curriculum vitae including:
- Summary of current position and activities
- Current and pending grants/funding
- Complete list of publications
- A brief letter from the applicant’s institution should accompany the application, attesting to the eligibility of the candidate and agreeing to abide by the conditions of the grant and the acceptance of no indirect costs or overhead. The Krueger Grant is a one-time grant.
Deadline is February 15th.
Post Award Reporting and Acknowledgement
Within 3 months of completion of the grant year(s), the grantee should submit a written report to the ASP Foundation Chair and the ASP President through the business manager (asphcog@gmail.com), briefly summarizing the activities, results, outcomes, and future directions of the research. The grantee should acknowledge the ASP and the Robert Krueger Research Grant in all publications or presentations funded by the grant.