IDEC / IDECF Special Projects Award
The IDECF supports research through the Special Projects Award with proceeds from a special fund established by the Polsky Foundation twenty years ago, and invites submissions by the membership. Requests will be considered that engage creative, goal-oriented activities of a defined scope and duration benefiting interior design education and/or the profession. The committee may decide to award some or all of the funds in one category or to split the funds among several requests.
Proposal submissions require the primary participation of an IDEC professional member in good standing. Non-members, associate members, and graduate students may only submit proposals with a professional member. Current and former IDECF Board Members from the last five years are not eligible to apply. Proposals may be generated by the general membership as individuals, networks, committees and regions or by the Board of Directors. Proposals that demonstrate matching or supplemental funds will be given priority.
Previous Special Projects recipients are eligible to apply after two years have lapsed, between the ending date of one award and the beginning date of the new award - with successful completion and dissemination of their previous project results.
2021 Award Call
SUBMISSION DEADLINE: JANUARY 9, 2021
DESCRIPTION
The IDEC Foundation is pleased to announce funding for Special Projects and invites
submissions by the membership. Requests - for funding up to $3,000 - will be considered
that engage creative, goal-oriented activities of a defined scope and duration benefiting
interior design education and/or the profession. One or two projects may be funded this
year. Funded projects must produce tangible results and clearly reinforce the mission and
objectives of IDEC. The committee may decide to split the funds among more than two
requests.
ELIGIBILITY
Proposal submissions require the primary participation of an IDEC professional member in
good standing. Non-members, associate members, and graduate students may only submit
proposals with a professional member. Current and former IDECF Board Members from the
last five years are not eligible to apply. Proposals may be generated by the general
membership as individuals, networks, committees and regions or by the Board of
Directors. Proposals that demonstrate matching or supplemental funds will be given priority.
Previous Special Projects recipients are eligible to apply after two years have lapsed,
between the ending date of one award and the beginning date of the new award - with
successful completion and dissemination of their previous project results.
SUBMISSION REQUIREMENTS
Option I: Research Initiatives:
This option includes research projects by individuals or teams. Research Initiatives
investigate, study, and/or explore an issue using an articulated methodology and hypothesis
and a specific avenue of inquiry. Initiatives benefit the discipline through education or
practice and contribute to the body of knowledge.
Option II: Activities:
Option II is for non-research projects that address and expand knowledge and
understanding of an issue impacting interior design. Potential activities supported through
this option include, but are not limited to symposia, meetings, speakers, workshop, etc.
In either category, funding may support outreach efforts for the following:
DESCRIPTION
The IDEC Foundation is pleased to announce funding for Special Projects and invites
submissions by the membership. Requests - for funding up to $3,000 - will be considered
that engage creative, goal-oriented activities of a defined scope and duration benefiting
interior design education and/or the profession. One or two projects may be funded this
year. Funded projects must produce tangible results and clearly reinforce the mission and
objectives of IDEC. The committee may decide to split the funds among more than two
requests.
ELIGIBILITY
Proposal submissions require the primary participation of an IDEC professional member in
good standing. Non-members, associate members, and graduate students may only submit
proposals with a professional member. Current and former IDECF Board Members from the
last five years are not eligible to apply. Proposals may be generated by the general
membership as individuals, networks, committees and regions or by the Board of
Directors. Proposals that demonstrate matching or supplemental funds will be given priority.
Previous Special Projects recipients are eligible to apply after two years have lapsed,
between the ending date of one award and the beginning date of the new award - with
successful completion and dissemination of their previous project results.
SUBMISSION REQUIREMENTS
Option I: Research Initiatives:
This option includes research projects by individuals or teams. Research Initiatives
investigate, study, and/or explore an issue using an articulated methodology and hypothesis
and a specific avenue of inquiry. Initiatives benefit the discipline through education or
practice and contribute to the body of knowledge.
Option II: Activities:
Option II is for non-research projects that address and expand knowledge and
understanding of an issue impacting interior design. Potential activities supported through
this option include, but are not limited to symposia, meetings, speakers, workshop, etc.
In either category, funding may support outreach efforts for the following:
- Events that bring together diverse constituencies
- Public-service activities through a project related to health, safety and welfare
- Contributions to the profession through education
- Community problem solving that serves as a model demonstrating the public benefits of
- interior design
EVALUATION
Representatives of each IDEC region will review applications. Each submission will be
evaluated on the following criteria:
Representatives of each IDEC region will review applications. Each submission will be
evaluated on the following criteria:
- Quality of idea and written abstract
- Contribution to interior design education and/or the profession
- Alignment with IDEC mission and strategic plan
- Potential for matching or supplemental funds
APPLICATION
The special projects application requires the following:
IRB does not need to be approved prior to submitting.
The special projects application requires the following:
- Proposal abstract (500-word maximum) describing the research initiative or activity
- For research projects using human subjects, authors must include an IRB application
IRB does not need to be approved prior to submitting.
- Budget
This is a blind review, any abstract or budget that includes the name of the
researchers or institution will be disqualified.
Following the review, recipients will be notified of their assigned awards during the 2021
IDEC Annual Conference. The funding shall be paid to the Grantee(s) in two equal
disbursements. The initial payment, half the awarded amount, will be received after the
Letter of Agreement has been signed by the appropriate parties (IDECF Executive Vice
President and the grantee). Upon approval of the Interim Report, a check will be issued for
the remaining funds. Please note that the review decisions are final and review sheets will
not be distributed.
QUESTIONS?
Contact the IDEC Grants Chair with any questions:
Elif Tural, PhD
Virginia Tech
etural@vt.edu
researchers or institution will be disqualified.
Following the review, recipients will be notified of their assigned awards during the 2021
IDEC Annual Conference. The funding shall be paid to the Grantee(s) in two equal
disbursements. The initial payment, half the awarded amount, will be received after the
Letter of Agreement has been signed by the appropriate parties (IDECF Executive Vice
President and the grantee). Upon approval of the Interim Report, a check will be issued for
the remaining funds. Please note that the review decisions are final and review sheets will
not be distributed.
QUESTIONS?
Contact the IDEC Grants Chair with any questions:
Elif Tural, PhD
Virginia Tech
etural@vt.edu