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Funder Tool Kits: UCF as a Hispanic Serving Institution (HSI)

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This Funder Tool Kit specifically highlights UCF as a Hispanic Serving Institution (HSI). It includes status information, funding opportunities, proposal guidance, and additional resources. The Tool Kits are a collaborative effort between the UCF Libraries and OR Research Development Team, and this Tool Kit was developed with support by the UCF Office for HSI Initiatives.

LIBRARY RESOURCES

Books

eBooks

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PROPOSAL PREPARATION

NEWS AND IMPORTANT INFORMATION

FUNDING OPPORTUNITIES

PROPOSAL GUIDANCE AND RESOURCES

UCF procedures for pursuing HSI funding:

  • Contact your college research administrator to discuss eligibility, requirements, procedures, and next steps as soon as possible.

  • Note: Dr. Cyndia Muñiz (​Senior Director for Hispanic Initiatives) is the signature authority for HSI/MSI certification and grant verification letters. 

 

UCF HSI information that may be helpful to reference in HSI proposals:

HSI Eligibility Definition and Instructions​


Funder-Specific Proposal Resources

POINTS OF CONTACT

Hispanic Serving Institutions POC at UCF

This point of contact is very familiar with HSI eligibility, priorities, and processes and can give helpful advice to support your proposal success. 
 

Cyndia Morales Muñiz, ’13 Ed.D.
Senior Director, HSI Initiatives
Office for HSI Initiatives
University Relations Division
University of Central Florida
Office: 407.823.0524 | cyndia.muniz@ucf.edu
HSI Homepage


Additionally, information on OR points of contact related to contracts, proposal submission, compliance, tech transfer, IRB, and IACUC  is available at research.ucf.edu 

Support from UCF Librarians

Citation Management

Data Management Plans

Publishing & Author Rights

STARS - Data Hosting

Support across the Research Lifecycle

Literature Review (select by subject from the list below):

General Proposal Support from Research Development Team

Now that you have found the perfect funding opportunity, let us help you build the perfect proposal. The OR Research Development team can help with planning, preparation assistance, draft review feedback, informational resources, and more! Visit our website for next steps information.

Find Potential Collaborators

Find potential collaborators via the PIVOT Database - Run a search or View tutorials

Find scholarship related to HSI Awards with the Web of Knowledge View tutorial  or Search now

The OR Research Development Team would be happy to help search for potential collaborators at UCF.  Visit our website for more information.