Pomona Technology Funding Program – Call For Proposals

The Pomona Technology Funding program seeks research projects involving innovative and cutting-edge technology.

The application period for the 2024-2025 academic year is now CLOSED.

As we continue to witness unparalleled growth in the capabilities of research computing, the significance of integrating advanced computational resources into our academic endeavours has never been more apparent. This year, we are delighted to announce a special emphasis on High-Performance Computing (HPC) within our Technology Funding Program. Our aim is to empower faculty with the tools and support needed to explore new frontiers in their research, making breakthroughs that were previously beyond reach.

Areas of Interest:

  1. High-Performance Computing (HPC) in Research – We invite you to envision and propose projects that incorporate HPC, big data analysis, or machine learning to elevate your research. Whether it’s through sophisticated data analysis, complex simulations, or innovative modelling, we’re excited to see how HPC can transform your work.
  2. Virtual and Augmented Reality (AR/VR) – Explore how AR/VR technologies can be applied in your research. We are especially interested in proposals that consider the integration of HPC to enhance these experiences, creating more immersive and data-intensive applications.
  3. Digital Humanities – Projects at the crossroads of digital technology and the humanities are encouraged, particularly those that utilize HPC for handling large datasets, conducting text analysis, or creating compelling visualizations.

Eligibility:

This call is open to all Pomona College faculty and teaching staff. Whether you’re looking to embark on a solo project or collaborate as part of a team, we welcome your innovative ideas.

Expectations:

In addition to undertaking groundbreaking research, awardees will be asked to:

  • Keep a detailed log of their project’s journey, sharing their progress and insights through mid-project and final reports.
  • Present their findings and share the knowledge gained with peers at an ITS faculty development workshop or similar event.
  • Engage with the wider community by disseminating their work, whether through online platforms, conference presentations, publications, or creating engaging content for the ITS website.

Important Dates:

  • Submission Deadline: Monday, May 13, 2024 Friday, May 17, 2024
  • Announcement of Decisions: Early June
  • Application form: Application Form

Application Process:

Please express your interest by submitting your proposal via the online application form available above. Should you have any queries or require further information about the program, or wish to discuss how HPC might be integrated into your research, do not hesitate to contact Andrew Wilson at Andrew.Wilson@pomon.edu.