[phas-dept] Call for Applications - Undergraduate Research Grant Competitions

[Matt Wood]

Undergraduate Research Grant Competitions
Spring 2015 Competition – Deadline is Tuesday, February 10, 2015
Undergraduate Research Grant Competition
The Undergraduate Research Grant Competition is held to assist undergraduate students who may require funding as they pursue research or creative activities. Proposed funds can be used for the purchase of equipment, software licenses, printing, postage, data searches, and data collection.  Students may request a maximum of $500.  These funds can not be used to pay student wages or for travel.  Funds must be used by July 1, 2015 and processed by July 31, 2015.
To apply, students must submit a proposal that includes the methodology to be used, expected outcomes, and funding requirements.  The body of the proposal should be no longer than 5 pages (this limit does not include references, abstracts, or appendices).  All proposals need to include sections on expected outcomes and specific fund utilization.   Expected outcomes include (but are not limited to): a conference presentation, an exhibition of one’s creative work, completion of an undergraduate Honors thesis, and/or a publication.
The webpage contains the Complete Guidelines for the Application.  (http://www.tamuc.edu/research/StudentSupportMain/StudentSupport/URG%20Competion.aspx )
Summary Guidelines and a Checklist are on the Application Form (Application Form  - Research Grant<http://www.tamuc.edu/research/StudentSupportMain/files/Application%20Cover%20URG_Research%20Grant1.pdf> ).  This form is a fill-in that can be printed when complete. Students should scan this Application along with the Proposal and other required documentation and email as instructed below.
Incomplete applications, including those without a faculty advisor signature, will not be considered.
To apply for a Research Grant students must submit:

  1.  An electronic copy of the Application (including the checklist) and supporting proposal documents (listed on the Application) to Julie.Russell at tamuc.edu<mailto:Julie.Russell at tamuc.edu> .
  2.  A hard copy original of the Application, page 1 only with Advisor's signature, to Julie Russell in the Office of Research & Sponsored Programs (2nd floor of Library, Room 223B).
All documents, both the electronic application with proposal documents and the original signature page, must be received by 5:00 pm Tuesday, February 10, 2015.  If you have any questions, please contact Julie Russell at Julie.Russell at tamuc.edu<mailto:Julie.Russell at tamuc.edu> or 903-886-5963.
Undergraduate Research Travel Grant Competition
The Undergraduate Research Travel Grant Competition provides funding for undergraduate students presenting their research at a conference.  Proposed funds can only be used for travel to an academic conference at which a student is presenting their work.  Verification of the applicant’s role (for example, a formal acceptance letter or email; the relevant page of conference program) must be documented. If the applicant has not received confirmation, an explanation must be provided. All awards, even if approved by the committee, will not be granted or paid until a confirmation document is received.  Funds must be used by July 1, 2015 and processed by July 31, 2015.
Grants are competitive and are awarded based upon availability of funding.  Grant awards are application specific and can not be transferred from one event/location to another without prior approval of the Office of Research & Sponsored Programs and the Vice Provost for Research.
To apply for a Research Travel Grant students must submit:

  1.  Completed and signed application form (2-page form - please submit the completed checklist)
  2.  Verification of their work’s acceptance at the conference/professional proceedings
  3.  One page abstract describing the research or the project
  4.  Documentation of estimates for each travel expenses requested, except meals.  If travel occurred before the Grant Application period, students must provide copies of receipts for each expense requested, including meals, with the application. (Original receipts must accompany the request for reimbursement if the grant is awarded).
Guidelines and a Checklist are on the Application Form (Application Form - Travel Grant<http://www.tamuc.edu/research/StudentSupportMain/files/Application%20Cover%20URTG_Travel%20Grant1.pdf> ).  This form is a fill-in that can be printed when complete. Students should scan this Application along with their Abstract and other required documentation and email as instructed below.
The Research Travel Grant application form is not complete without the advisor’s signature.
Interested individuals should submit:

  1.  An electronic copy of the Application, with supporting documentation, to Julie.Russell at tamuc.edu<mailto:Julie.Russell at tamuc.edu>.
  2.  A hard copy original of the Application, page 1 only, with Advisor's signature to Julie Russell in the Office of Research & Sponsored Programs (2nd floor of Library, Room 223B).
All documents, both the electronic application with supporting documentation and the original signature page, must be received by 5:00 pm Tuesday, February 10, 2015.  If you have any questions, please contact Julie Russell at Julie.Russell at tamuc.edu<mailto:Julie.Russell at tamuc.edu> or 903-886-5963.




Thank you and please call with questions or if you need more information.

Regards,

Julie Russell | Research & Sponsored Programs Administrator
Office of Research & Sponsored Programs
Julie.Russell at tamuc.edu<mailto:Julie.Russell at tamuc.edu>
P O Box 3011 | Commerce, TX  75429-3011
Tel. 903-886-5963 | Fax 903-468-8784 | www.tamuc.edu<http://www.tamuc.edu/>

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