Research and Grants

Research at St. Norbert College takes shape in many forms, across numerous departments across the college. Our faculty lead the college's work in this area and are: engaged in their own research, often through grants; collaborate with students on research projects; oversee student independent research projects; and often assign research projects as part of a course. Regardless of its form or the parties involved, St. Norbert College maintains high ethical standards for research.

  • Funding Your Research

    Academic Affairs helps faculty and staff to secure external funding for projects that fulfill the mission of St. Norbert College. We offer assistance across the entire spectrum of sponsored projects, from identifying potential funding sources to submitting proposals to managing awards. By assisting faculty and staff in securing grants, we help SNC move forward in scholarly research, program development, and student success.

    We assist faculty and staff in:

    • Identifying funding sources
    • Planning and strategizing proposals
    • Submitting proposals
    • Managing awards
    • Conducting grant workshops

    Intent to Seek Funding

    Successful grant proposals take time. You should allow yourself a year to submit a grant. Give yourself enough time to allow for research, collaboration, relationship building and writing the grant. If you are ready to begin the process please fill out the Intent to Seek Funding Form and a member of the grants team will be in touch with the next steps.

    Finding a Funder

    The first step in obtaining funding for your project is to determine where to apply. Project funds can be obtained through internal or external sources:

    Internally, the Office of Faculty Development has funds for curricular and instructional projects, professional development, pedagogical conferences, faculty-student research, and more. Externally, the grants team assists in identifying funding opportunities that go beyond this scope and may require a more substantial amount of dollars. These funds are typically derived from private foundations, government agencies, and corporate foundations.

    If you’ve determined an external grant is warranted for your plan, fill out the Intent to Seek Funding Form and a member of the grants team will be in touch with the next steps. Based on your specific project and goals, we will research potential funders and work to narrow down possible matches for financial support.

Grant Proposal Process

The most frequently accessed source of funding for research and programs is through grants. Getting a grant is a multi-step process that requires time and planning. Most grant applications take several weeks to complete. This means that it is essential that grant seekers understand the proposal process, IRB process, and if successfully awarded the subsequent grant reporting requirements.  Depending on the funder (e.g. federal or state), additional stipulations may apply.  Please reach out to Academic Affairs grant staff early in the process by completing this Intent to Seek Funding Form.

Bemis International Center, St. Norbert College campus in the fall.

  1. 1

    Intent to Seek Funding

    • Once you have your idea for your project and all individuals on board faculty and staff submitting an application for externally sponsored grants and research are required to complete an Intent to Seek Funding Form.

  2. 2

    Funder Identification

    • The grants team will work to identify sponsors who share your values.

  3. 3

    Research, Program or Project Design Phase

    • The design phase is critical, and will form the basis of your grant proposal. If IRB approval is required as part of this grant, be sure to allow a minimum of two weeks for processing.

  4. 4

    Grant Writing

    • Background, about the institution, rationale and need, alignment with funder mission and values, budget, no conflict of interest, risks and risk mitigation, timeline, IRB approval monitoring and evaluation, publication of findings

  5. 5

    Grant Submission and Results

    • Be sure to include the SNC grants officer as an additional contact in the grant proposal. Whatever the funding decision is - positive or negative - send copies of funder communications to the grants officer.

  • Rates and Identifiers

    College Address

    St. Norbert College
    100 Grant Street
    De Pere, WI 54115-2099

    Mission Statement

    St. Norbert College, a Catholic liberal arts college embracing the Norbertine ideal of communio, provides an educational environment that fosters intellectual, spiritual and personal development. Read the full mission statement.

    College Description

    St. Norbert College, founded in 1898, is the only college in the world to combine the liberal arts, Catholic and Norbertine traditions. The college is co-educational and primarily residential, with 38 buildings on 93 acres on the west bank of the Fox River in De Pere, Wis. The internationalized curriculum of the college emphasizes career preparation within the tradition of a liberal arts and sciences education, and encourages students of all religions to develop their full potential in understanding and serving their world.

    Congressional District

    Wisconsin 8th District

    Federal Tax Identification Number or Employer Identification Number (EIN)

    39-1399196

    DUNS Number

    010241867

    Indirect Cost Rate

    St. Norbert College’s indirect cost rate is 51.4% of direct salaries and wages including all fringe benefits, as established by the Department of Heath and Human Services, effective 6/1/22-5/31/26.

    Fringe Benefit Rate

    45% of salaries and wages during the academic year; 7.65 % of salaries and wages during the summer.