To provide support for new faculty members at Mount Allison University to establish their programs of research and scholarship.

Marjorie Young Bell Faculty Start Up Grants will be allocated at the discretion of the Vice-President, Academic and Research, during the recruitment process. Any unexpended amount shall normally be recapitalised, but may be carried over to the next year (thus increasing the total amount available for allocation) with the permission of the Marjorie Young Bell Endowment Fund Committee.

Funds may be used as seed money for other grant applications; equipment; renovations; personnel; travel. All expenditures must conform to Mount Allison’s policies and procedures.

The Vice-President, Academic and Research, shall report to the Marjorie Young Bell Endowment Fund Committee on an annual basis concerning the allocation of the fund.