OVPRED/HI Publication Support Programs

Through the support of the UB Office of the Vice President for Research and Economic Development, HI provides three programs for publication support funding at various stages of the publishing process for tenure-stream faculty. From facilitating peer review of book proposals to assisting with subventions, OVPRED and HI are here to support faculty publishing success.

Three Different Funding Offerings

Applications for publication support funding are accepted on a rolling basis. Please view the different funding option pages for details on how to apply. The peer review funding initiatives are a pilot program for 2024-25.

  • OVPRED/HI Book Proposal Peer Review Funding
    12/9/24
    This program is designed to support tenure-stream faculty who would benefit from feedback on a book proposal before submitting to a publisher for consideration.
  • OVPRED/HI Book Manuscript Peer Review Funding
    12/9/24
    This program is designed to support tenure-stream faculty who have book projects at advanced stages and would benefit from peer feedback before submission for publication.
  • OVPRED/HI Editing and Publishing Expense Funding
    12/9/24
    The UB Humanities Institute, enabled by the Office of the Vice President for Research and Economic Development (OVPRED), offers funding to support editing and publishing expenses associated with creative and scholarly books, articles, book chapters, and digital formats by tenure-stream faculty publishing humanities-based work. Applications are accepted on a rolling basis, with awards (State funds) based on availability of funds and merit.
Not sure which program is right for you?

If you have any questions or concerns, please contact the HI team.  We are happy to talk to you about how the OVPRED/HI Publication Support Program can assist you in your publishing goals.

The Office of the Vice President for Research and Economic Development advances the university’s scholarly and economic enterprises by nurturing research endeavors and entrepreneurial pursuits within the institution and community, furthering UB’s ambition to be recognized among the Top 25 public research universities in the nation.

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