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ROSA release

The ROSA program has been revised and will no longer be in ROMEO. Please see below for more information and applicable forms. All questions and applications can be directed to ROSA.Release@ufv.ca.  

The ROSA program provides permanent teaching faculty the opportunity to apply for one of the following streams:

Research Release (RO)

One-section course reduction in teaching load for the purpose of completing a research project which is too substantial to be completed as part of one's regular workload.

Scholarly Activity (SA) Release

One-section course reduction in teaching load for the purpose of completing a scholarly activity project which is too substantial to be completed as part of one's regular workload.

Scholarly Activity Grant (SAG)

Funding to support a research or scholarly activity project when there is evidence that the project cannot be completed due to the exhaustion of other funding (e.g., external grants).

NOTE: Internal grants (including SAG) may not be used for conference travel expenses. Additionally, all changes deviating 10% from the budget require prior approval. 

Apply by October 31

The ROSA Application Form must be submitted by October 31 of each calendar year to ROSA.Release@ufv.ca. Please see the ROSA Handbook for detailed information about the ROSA program and application process. 

In years where October 31 does not fall on a business day, the deadline is the first business day following October 31. Late, incomplete, and incorrectly submitted applications will not be accepted.

ROSA support

Email for support

How to submit a ROSA application

1

Complete the application package

Determine which application stream best fits your proposal and fill out the ROSA Application Form. The form includes instructions and guidelines. For assistance with the application, please contact ROSA.release@ufv.ca.

2

Notify your department

Notify your department head that you have applied for a release.

3

Submit your application

Once completed, submit your application to ROSA.Release@ufv.ca. 

4

What's next?

Once submitted, applications will be reviewed and distributed to the appropriate review committee.

The Research Option Committee and the Scholarly Activity Option Committee function as separate committees.

Applicants, department heads and deans will be notified of results by February 15. 

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ROSA Final Report

All faculty who receive a ROSA release must submit a ROSA Final Report Form by September 15 the following academic year after the release was taken.

All faculty who receive an SA Grant must submit a Scholarly Activity Grant Final Report Form by September 15 the following academic year after the grant was awarded.

Please refer to the ROSA Handbook for more information or contact ROSA.Release@ufv.ca with any questions.

Request for changes to your approved ROSA application

To request changes to your approved ROSA release project, complete a ROSA Request for Change form, and email it to ROSA.Release@ufv.ca, including relevant documents. Once the changes have been approved by the Director, Research Services and Industry Engagement, then you can proceed with the activity. 

 

ROSA forms 

ROSA Handbook

ROSA Application Form 

ROSA Request for Change Form

ROSA Final Report Form

SA Grant Final Report Form

 

For Major Grant Holders, please go to our Major Grant Holder page for more information.

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