<html><head><base href="x-msg://771/"></head><body style="word-wrap: break-word; -webkit-nbsp-mode: space; -webkit-line-break: after-white-space; "><div class="AppleOriginalContents">FYI:</div><div class="AppleOriginalContents"><br><blockquote type="cite"><br><div lang="EN-US" link="blue" vlink="purple" style="font-family: Helvetica; font-size: medium; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: normal; letter-spacing: normal; line-height: normal; orphans: 2; text-align: -webkit-auto; text-indent: 0px; text-transform: none; white-space: normal; widows: 2; word-spacing: 0px; -webkit-text-size-adjust: auto; -webkit-text-stroke-width: 0px; "><div class="WordSection1" style="page: WordSection1; "><div style="margin: 0in 0in 0.0001pt; font-size: 11pt; font-family: Calibri, sans-serif; "><span style="font-size: 12pt; font-family: 'Times New Roman', serif; ">Dear Faculty,<o:p></o:p></span></div><div style="margin: 0in 0in 0.0001pt; font-size: 11pt; font-family: Calibri, sans-serif; "><span style="font-size: 12pt; font-family: 'Times New Roman', serif; ">The Undergraduate Research Grant and Travel Grant Proposals/Applications are due by March 8, 2013. The application coversheets (fill in forms), which must be signed by the faculty advisor (hardcopy submitted to my office), are attached to this email, may be obtained in my office or are available on the website. <o:p></o:p></span></div><div style="margin: 0in 0in 0.0001pt; font-size: 11pt; font-family: Calibri, sans-serif; "><span style="font-size: 12pt; font-family: 'Times New Roman', serif; "> </span></div><div style="margin: 0in 0in 0.0001pt; font-size: 11pt; font-family: Calibri, sans-serif; "><span style="font-size: 12pt; font-family: 'Times New Roman', serif; ">The information below, about the grants and proposal/application requirements, is from the webpage. These are the complete guidelines for proposals.<o:p></o:p></span></div><div style="margin: 0in 0in 0.0001pt; font-size: 11pt; font-family: Calibri, sans-serif; "><span style="font-size: 12pt; font-family: 'Times New Roman', serif; "> Link to webpage: <span class="Apple-converted-space"> </span><a href="http://www.tamuc.edu/research/CURCA/UndergradGrants/default.aspx" style="color: purple; text-decoration: underline; ">http://www.tamuc.edu/research/CURCA/UndergradGrants/default.aspx</a><span class="Apple-converted-space"> </span>.<o:p></o:p></span></div><div style="margin: 0in 0in 0.0001pt; font-size: 11pt; font-family: Calibri, sans-serif; "><span style="font-size: 12pt; font-family: 'Times New Roman', serif; "> <o:p></o:p></span></div><div style="border-style: none none solid; border-bottom-width: 1.5pt; border-bottom-color: windowtext; padding: 0in 0in 1pt; "><div style="margin: 0in 0in 0.0001pt; font-size: 11pt; font-family: Calibri, sans-serif; "><span style="font-size: 12pt; font-family: 'Times New Roman', serif; "> <o:p></o:p></span></div><div style="margin: 0in 0in 0.0001pt; font-size: 11pt; font-family: Calibri, sans-serif; "><b><u><span style="font-size: 15pt; font-family: 'Times New Roman', serif; ">Spring 2013 Undergraduate Research and Travel Grant Competition</span></u></b><span style="font-size: 15pt; font-family: 'Times New Roman', serif; "><o:p></o:p></span></div></div><div style="margin: 0in 0in 0.0001pt; font-size: 11pt; font-family: Calibri, sans-serif; "><span style="font-size: 12pt; font-family: 'Times New Roman', serif; ">The Texas A&M University-Commerce Undergraduate Grant Program offers support for research and creative activities. This competitive program is sponsored by the Provost for Academic Affairs and the Vice-President for Student Access and Success. <o:p></o:p></span></div><div style="margin: 0in 0in 0.0001pt; font-size: 11pt; font-family: Calibri, sans-serif; "><span style="font-size: 12pt; font-family: 'Times New Roman', serif; ">The grant competition is held once each semester (typically toward the beginning of term). Two separate competitions are held: (1) The Undergraduate Research Grant Competition and (2) The Undergraduate Travel Grant Competition.<o:p></o:p></span></div><div style="margin: 0in 0in 0.0001pt; font-size: 11pt; font-family: Calibri, sans-serif; "><span style="font-size: 12pt; font-family: 'Times New Roman', serif; ">The<span class="Apple-converted-space"> </span><b><u>Undergraduate Research Grant Competition</u></b><span class="Apple-converted-space"> </span>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<span class="Apple-converted-space"> </span><b>maximum of $500. </b>These funds can<span class="Apple-converted-space"> </span><b>not</b><span class="Apple-converted-space"> </span>be used to pay student wages or for travel. <o:p></o:p></span></div><div style="margin: 0in 0in 0.0001pt; font-size: 11pt; font-family: Calibri, sans-serif; "><span style="font-size: 12pt; font-family: 'Times New Roman', serif; ">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 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. <o:p></o:p></span></div><div style="margin: 0in 0in 0.0001pt; font-size: 11pt; font-family: Calibri, sans-serif; "><span style="font-size: 12pt; font-family: 'Times New Roman', serif; ">The proposal must be readable and well-organized, and give sufficient details about what the project intends to accomplish, procedures for accomplishing the goal(s), clear statement of rationale for these procedures, realistic budget information, and clear time lines for completing the project. The proposed project should demonstrate intellectual merit, and contribute to artistic, or scholarly, or literary creativity.<o:p></o:p></span></div><div style="margin: 0in 0in 0.0001pt; font-size: 11pt; font-family: Calibri, sans-serif; "><b><i><span style="font-size: 12pt; font-family: 'Times New Roman', serif; ">Incomplete applications, including those without a faculty advisor signature, will not be considered.</span></i></b><span style="font-size: 12pt; font-family: 'Times New Roman', serif; "><o:p></o:p></span></div><div style="margin: 0in 0in 0.0001pt; font-size: 11pt; font-family: Calibri, sans-serif; "><span style="font-size: 12pt; font-family: 'Times New Roman', serif; ">Interested individuals should submit a hard copy<span class="Apple-converted-space"> </span><b>(electronic copies are acceptable to<span class="Apple-converted-space"> </span></b><a href="mailto:Julie.Russell@tamuc.edu" style="color: purple; text-decoration: underline; "><b>Julie.Russell@tamuc.edu</b></a><span class="Apple-converted-space"> </span><b>; signature page<span class="Apple-converted-space"> </span><u>must</u><span class="Apple-converted-space"> </span>be hard copy)</b><span class="Apple-converted-space"> </span>of their application to Julie Russell (in the Center for Undergraduate Research and Creative Activities (2nd floor of Library, Room 227) by<span class="Apple-converted-space"> </span><b>Friday, March 8</b>. If you have any questions, please contact Julie Russell at<span class="Apple-converted-space"> </span><a href="mailto:Julie.Russell@tamuc.edu" style="color: purple; text-decoration: underline; ">Julie.Russell@tamuc.edu</a><span class="Apple-converted-space"> </span>or 903-886-5963. <o:p></o:p></span></div><div style="margin: 0in 0in 0.0001pt; font-size: 11pt; font-family: Calibri, sans-serif; "><span style="font-size: 12pt; font-family: 'Times New Roman', serif; ">The<span class="Apple-converted-space"> </span><b><u>Undergraduate Travel Grant Program</u></b><span class="Apple-converted-space"> </span>provides funding for undergraduate students<span class="Apple-converted-space"> </span><b><i>presenting</i></b><span class="Apple-converted-space"> </span>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; 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. <o:p></o:p></span></div><div style="margin: 0in 0in 0.0001pt; font-size: 11pt; font-family: Calibri, sans-serif; "><span style="font-size: 12pt; font-family: 'Times New Roman', serif; ">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 the Provost.<o:p></o:p></span></div><div style="margin: 0in 0in 0.0001pt; font-size: 11pt; font-family: Calibri, sans-serif; "><span style="font-size: 12pt; font-family: 'Times New Roman', serif; ">To apply, students must submit a completed application form and verification of their work’s acceptance at the conference/professional proceedings. <span class="Apple-converted-space"> </span><b><i>The application form is not complete without their advisor’s signature.</i></b><o:p></o:p></span></div><div style="margin: 0in 0in 0.0001pt; font-size: 11pt; font-family: Calibri, sans-serif; "><span style="font-size: 12pt; font-family: 'Times New Roman', serif; ">Interested individuals should submit a hard copy<span class="Apple-converted-space"> </span><b>(electronic copies are acceptable to<span class="Apple-converted-space"> </span><a href="mailto:Julie.Russell@tamuc.edu" style="color: purple; text-decoration: underline; ">Julie.Russell@tamuc.edu</a><span class="Apple-converted-space"> </span>; signature page<span class="Apple-converted-space"> </span><u>must</u><span class="Apple-converted-space"> </span>be hard copy; no original receipts accepted, only copies)</b><span class="Apple-converted-space"> </span>of their application to Julie Russell in the Center for Undergraduate Research and Creative Activities (2nd floor of Library, Room 227) by<span class="Apple-converted-space"> </span><b><u>Friday, March 8</u></b>. If you have any questions, please contact Julie Russell at<span class="Apple-converted-space"> </span><a href="mailto:Julie.Russell@tamuc.edu" style="color: purple; text-decoration: underline; ">Julie.Russell@tamuc.edu</a><span class="Apple-converted-space"> </span>or 903-886-5963. <o:p></o:p></span></div><div style="margin: 0in 0in 0.0001pt; font-size: 11pt; font-family: Calibri, sans-serif; "><o:p> </o:p></div><div style="margin: 0in 0in 0.0001pt; font-size: 11pt; font-family: Calibri, sans-serif; "><span style="font-size: 12pt; ">Thank you and please call with questions or if you need further information.<o:p></o:p></span></div><div style="margin: 0in 0in 0.0001pt; font-size: 11pt; font-family: Calibri, sans-serif; "><span style="font-size: 12pt; "> </span></div><div style="margin: 0in 0in 0.0001pt; font-size: 11pt; font-family: Calibri, sans-serif; "><span style="font-size: 12pt; ">Regards,<o:p></o:p></span></div><div style="margin: 0in 0in 0.0001pt; font-size: 11pt; font-family: Calibri, sans-serif; "><span style="font-size: 12pt; "> </span></div><div style="margin: 0in 0in 0.0001pt; font-size: 11pt; font-family: Calibri, sans-serif; "><b><span style="font-family: 'Lucida Bright', serif; color: rgb(35, 62, 175); ">Julie Russell<o:p></o:p></span></b></div><div style="margin: 0in 0in 0.0001pt; font-size: 11pt; font-family: Calibri, sans-serif; ">Administrative Asst.<o:p></o:p></div><div style="margin: 0in 0in 0.0001pt; font-size: 11pt; font-family: Calibri, sans-serif; "><span style="font-size: 10.5pt; font-family: 'Segoe UI Semibold', sans-serif; ">Larry F. Lemanski, Ph.D.<o:p></o:p></span></div><div style="margin: 0in 0in 0.0001pt; font-size: 11pt; font-family: Calibri, sans-serif; "><span style="font-size: 10.5pt; font-family: 'Segoe UI Semibold', sans-serif; ">Executive Director and Chief Research Officer<o:p></o:p></span></div><div style="margin: 0in 0in 0.0001pt; font-size: 11pt; font-family: Calibri, sans-serif; "><span style="font-size: 10pt; font-family: 'Segoe UI Semibold', sans-serif; ">Texas A&M University-Commerce<o:p></o:p></span></div><div style="margin: 0in 0in 0.0001pt; font-size: 11pt; font-family: Calibri, sans-serif; "><span style="font-size: 10pt; font-family: 'Segoe UI Semibold', sans-serif; ">Office of Research & Sponsored Programs </span><span style="font-size: 10pt; "><o:p></o:p></span></div><div style="margin: 0in 0in 0.0001pt; font-size: 11pt; font-family: Calibri, sans-serif; "><span style="font-size: 10pt; ">PO Box 3011<o:p></o:p></span></div><div style="margin: 0in 0in 0.0001pt; font-size: 11pt; font-family: Calibri, sans-serif; ">Commerce, TX 75429-3011<o:p></o:p></div><div style="margin: 0in 0in 0.0001pt; font-size: 11pt; font-family: Calibri, sans-serif; "><b><span style="font-size: 12pt; color: rgb(35, 62, 175); ">903-886-5963 <o:p></o:p></span></b></div><div style="margin: 0in 0in 0.0001pt; font-size: 11pt; font-family: Calibri, sans-serif; "><b><span style="font-size: 12pt; color: rgb(35, 62, 175); "> </span></b></div><div style="margin: 0in 0in 0.0001pt; font-size: 11pt; font-family: Calibri, sans-serif; "><b><span style="font-size: 12pt; color: rgb(35, 62, 175); "><img src="cid:image003.png@01CE05FD.EF202890" width="148" height="82" apple-width="yes" apple-height="yes"></span></b><b><span style="font-size: 12pt; color: rgb(35, 62, 175); "><o:p></o:p></span></b></div><div style="margin: 0in 0in 0.0001pt; font-size: 11pt; font-family: Calibri, sans-serif; "><b><span style="font-size: 12pt; color: rgb(35, 62, 175); "> </span></b></div><div style="margin: 0in 0in 0.0001pt; font-size: 11pt; font-family: Calibri, sans-serif; "><b><span style="font-size: 12pt; color: rgb(35, 62, 175); "> </span></b></div><div style="margin: 0in 0in 0.0001pt; font-size: 11pt; font-family: Calibri, sans-serif; "><o:p> </o:p></div><div style="margin: 0in 0in 0.0001pt; font-size: 11pt; font-family: Calibri, sans-serif; "><o:p> </o:p></div></div><span style="white-space:pre-wrap">[see attached file: resGrantCoverSheet.pdf]</span> <span style="white-space:pre-wrap">[see attached file: travGrantCoverSheet.pdf]</span></div></blockquote></div><br></body></html>