AAA Proposal Submission Process AY ‘24 - ‘25

Key Dates:

October 23, 2024: Proposal season starts. Expect to receive the AAA Proposal Draft Document, which outlines the process and key dates.
October 30, 2024: 1-1 AAA advising meetings with OMAI Postdoc Fellow open.
November 27, 2024: Submission form for final proposals open.
November 27, 2024: Submission form for AAA PD funds open.
December 6, 2024: 1-1 AAA advising meetings with OMAI Postdoc Fellow close.
December 20, 2024: AAA PD Fund Applications due
January 21, 2024: Notifications to students about PD Fund Decisions begin
April 22, 2025, at 11:59 PM CST: Final AAA proposals are due.

Proposal Development Steps:

Drafting Your Proposal:

You should have already begun working on your AAA project, but a drafting document that will be provided starting October 23.
Aim to complete your first draft by October 30, prior to meeting with Tehan.

Creative Advising Meeting:

Schedule a 1-1 AAA advising meeting with the OMAI Postdoc Fellow to review your draft and refine your proposal.
Come prepared with a fully fleshed out draft to maximize your time.

Final Proposal Submission:

The submission form for final proposals will open on November 27, 2024. Ensure your proposal is finalized and approved by Tehan before submission, as you can only submit once.

AAA Professional Development Funding:

Applying for AAA Professional Development Funds:

If you are planning to apply for AAA PD funds, you must indicate that in your proposal submission. There will be a section for you to indicate the amount you’re requesting as well as how it will support your project.
You may request up to $300 for AAA Professional Development Funds.
Please note that you may not be approved for the amount you’ve requested.

AAA PD Decision Process:

Decisions about AAA PD Funds will be sent to applicants starting on January 21, 2025.
All applications will be reviewed on a first come, first serve basis until funds are exhausted. You might consider submitting your proposal as close to November 27 as possible for priority consideration.
If your PD funding request is approved, you will receive an email from omaiassociatedirector@cdo.wisc.edu along with instructions on how to receive funding.
If your PD funding request is denied or approved for a different amount than requested, you will receive an email from omaiassociatedirector@cdo.wisc.edu with a decision explanation and a list of alternative funding opportunities.

Other AAA PD Considerations:

Previously denied or new AAA PD applicants will receive priority consideration over awarded recipients from the previous academic year.
You may appeal a decision with a 1-page written report indicating why you believe your project should have received funding. Please note that appeals may take up to 3 weeks to process, and there is no guarantee that the decision will change.
If you have any questions about AAA PD funds, please contact omaiassociatedirector@cdo.wisc.edu

Important Reminder: Late submissions will not be accepted. Please meet the April 22, 2025, at 11:59 PM CST deadline to ensure you meet your program requirement.