2024 Call for Proposals

Research Program Proposal Review Guidelines

The objective of this program is to support original research in processes and challenges relating to innovation and entrepreneurial thinking. Awards will be significant, up to $20,000 each, and may run for 12-18 months. 

Details on the program are described in the current Call for Proposals, and its associated review guidelines document describes the review process, evaluation rubrics, and other details. 

Two proposals were funded during the 2019-2020 academic year. Learn more about those proposals here.

Three proposals were funded during the 2021-2022 academic year and those research projects are currently in progress. Learn more here. 

Three proposals were funded during the 2022-2023 academic year and those research projects are currently in progress. Learn more here. 

Four proposals were funded during the 2023-2024 academic year and those research projects are currently in progress. Learn more here. 

The objective of this program is to support the development of new courses, modules, and programs that address themes that broadly relate to the topics of innovation and the entrepreneurial mindset. There is particular interest in the development of curricular opportunities that broaden the exposure of these themes across the university, that are interdisciplinary, and that may explore innovative learning strategies.

The Center is currently accepting proposals for this program on a rolling basis. Details on the program are described in the current Call for Proposals, and its associated review guidelines document describes the review process, evaluation rubrics, and other details. 

• Curricular Development Program Call For Proposals
• Curricular Development Program Proposal Review Guidelines
• Active Curriculum Development Projects

The objective of this program is to support the professional development of University faculty and staff in the areas of innovation and entrepreneurship. Such professional development may include enhancing faculty and staff knowledge of elements of the entrepreneurial mindset, providing knowledge and skills to help them incorporate such themes into their educational and scholarly activities, and contributing to their ability to be innovative and entrepreneurial in their professional lives. 

The Center is currently accepting proposals for this program on a rolling basis. Details on the program are described in the current Call For Proposals, and its associated review guidelines document describes the review process, evaluation rubrics, and other details. 

• Faculty / Staff Development Program Call For Proposals
• Faculty / Staff Development Program Proposal Review Guidelines

We have adopted a general framework for the review of competitive funding proposals for each of the above referenced academic programs. The framework outlines the process for proposal review and approval, evaluation criteria, and evaluation rubrics. These processes are based on best practices found across the university, they have been developed in conjunction with faculty from across the university, they have been reviewed by program’s Oversight Committee, and they have been approved by the Provost. A document based on this process and tailored to each of the above programs is made available during periods when an active Call For Proposals is available.

Fundamental to all is adherence to a Conflict of Interest (COI) policy.

All of these review process policies are open to review and will be revised over time in order to ensure academic freedom, enhance clarity, and promote transparency.

Design Thinking Workshops:

Ciocca Center is hosting a series of workshops to support SCU faculty and staff to integrate elements of design thinking into your existing curriculum and/or the design of student experiences! Register here for the next Design Thinking Workshop! We implement the following incremental stipend program along the workshop and curricular design process:

• $250 for attending workshop
• $500 for implementation of DT into a course or module (proof: syllabus and/or assignment with design thinking learning objectives, estimated number of students impacted, etc.)
• $250 for reflecting on the experience with a broader campus community (proof: written or oral reflection at a department meeting or working group, in a newsletter or blog, etc.)

To obtain the second and third stipend payments, workshop participants would need to submit proof of implementation and/or sharing to the review team.

Learn about Design Thinking from the Experts at IDEO. Ciocca Center is sponsoring SCU faculty and staff for enrollment in any of 3 introductory Design Thinking courses offered through IDEO University. Courses are all online, asynchronous, self-paced, and estimated to take less than 10 hours. In addition to free enrollment, participants completing the course may be eligible to receive a $200 stipend. Interested? See the details of IDEO U 22-23 Course Selection and Eligibility. Register NOW!

Ciocca Center for Innovation and Entrepreneurship conducts research and educational activities to advance innovation and entrepreneurial thinking. Ciocca Center supports Faculty/staff participation in activities such as conferences, meetings and publications. Recipients of this Travel/Event Grant can receive up to $3K per project. Grant recipients must be presenting work in the field of Innovation and Entrepreneurship. Apply Now.

The following Travel/Event Grants have been awarded:

Transactional Clinical Conference 2023 Panel: ChatGPT and Transactional Legal Clinics - Should We Care? - Prof. Nathan Hammons, Prof. Linsey Krolik, and Prof. Mark Need

2024 American Society for Engineering Education (ASEE) Conference: Career Launch Course Report - Prof. Jes Kuczenski, Prof. Christelle Sabatier

Panel Discussion with Dennis Makishima and Kenny Murakami at Presidio, San Francisco of "Benign Neglect: Historical Japanese American Bonsai" - Prof. Takeshi Moro