Graduate Student Research Program
2009-2010 Funding Alert
Notice Applications for financial support are invited from graduate students to conduct research or engage in scholarly activities under the Graduate Research Program. This program is open to graduate students only.
Purpose The Graduate Research program is designed to provide financial support to graduate students for research or scholarly activities related to their program of studies to enable them to better understand the scientific process, experience discovery, develop their analytical and communication skills, and gain exposure to current ideas and to national and regional audiences through the presentation of the results of their research at conferences.
Deadline
Open/continuous until funds are exhausted
Available Funds
$3,000 - Research
$3,000 - Travel
Estimated Range of Awards
Up to $500 for research and 75% of travel expenses up to $500
Estimated Number of Awards
12
Project Period
September 2009 to June 2010
Application
A complete application, not to exceed three double-spaced pages addressing the selection criteria listed below, and a separate detailed budget, and the cover page is required. Also include the written commitment and support of your academic department chairperson and faculty advisor.
Selection Criteria
Applications must address each of the following:
- Relevance and significance of topic
- Adequacy of design, feasibility and likelihood for success
- Potential for learning
Application Review
The University Graduate Research Advisory Committee, comprised of faculty representing each college, will review all eligible applications and make funding recommendations to the Provost and Vice President for Academic Affairs for approval.
Allowable Costs
Allowable costs are limited to project expenses, excludingstipends, wages, equipment, international travel, and gratuities. Travel expenses must be shown to be related directly to the proposed research, for the collection of data, or for other project activities. Requests for funds to travel to professional conferences to present the results of this funded research will be considered with the project, while requests for funds to travel to conferences as an attendee will be considered only if funds are available.
Outcomes
Students conducting projects during the academic year will be expected to present the results of their research at the Student Research Program scheduled for April 20, 2010.
Applications
The original application (single-sided for scanning purposes) should be sent to Institute for Public Service, Room 202, Old Main. For additional information, please call x1251.
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