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<p class="MsoNormal" style="mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto"><b><span style="font-size:22.0pt;font-family:&quot;Times New Roman&quot;,&quot;serif&quot;;color:#0000CC">Undergraduate Research Grant Competitions<o:p></o:p></span></b></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto"><b><u><span style="font-size:13.0pt;font-family:&quot;Times New Roman&quot;,&quot;serif&quot;;color:#E91163">Deadline is Tuesday, February 10, 2015 by 5:00 pm for the Spring 2015 Competition</span></u></b><span style="font-size:13.0pt;font-family:&quot;Times New Roman&quot;,&quot;serif&quot;;color:#E91163"><o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto"><b><u><span style="font-size:14.0pt;font-family:&quot;Times New Roman&quot;,&quot;serif&quot;;color:#0000CC">Undergraduate Research Grant Competition</span></u></b><b><span style="font-size:14.0pt;font-family:&quot;Times New Roman&quot;,&quot;serif&quot;;color:#0000CC"><o:p></o:p></span></b></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:&quot;Times New Roman&quot;,&quot;serif&quot;">The
<b>Undergraduate Research Grant Competition</b> is held to assist undergraduate students who may require funding as they pursue research or creative activities.
<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:&quot;Times New Roman&quot;,&quot;serif&quot;">The webpage contains the
</span><b><span style="font-size:13.0pt;font-family:&quot;Times New Roman&quot;,&quot;serif&quot;;color:#E91163">Complete Guidelines</span></b><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:&quot;Times New Roman&quot;,&quot;serif&quot;;color:#E91163">
</span><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:&quot;Times New Roman&quot;,&quot;serif&quot;">for the Application.&nbsp;Copy and paste address. (<u><span style="color:blue">http://www.tamuc.edu/research/StudentSupportMain/StudentSupport/URG%20Competion.aspx</span></u> )
<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:&quot;Times New Roman&quot;,&quot;serif&quot;">Summary Guidelines and a Checklist<span style="color:#0000CC">
</span>are on the Application Form.&nbsp; 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.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto"><b><i><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:&quot;Times New Roman&quot;,&quot;serif&quot;;color:red">Incomplete applications, including those without a faculty advisor signature, will not be considered.</span></i></b><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:&quot;Times New Roman&quot;,&quot;serif&quot;;color:red"><o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto"><b><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:&quot;Times New Roman&quot;,&quot;serif&quot;">To apply for a Research Grant students must submit:</span></b><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:&quot;Times New Roman&quot;,&quot;serif&quot;"><o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<li class="MsoNormal" style="mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto;mso-list:l0 level1 lfo1">
<span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:&quot;Times New Roman&quot;,&quot;serif&quot;">An <b>electronic copy
</b>of the <b>Application</b> (including the checklist) and supporting <b>proposal documents</b> (listed on the Application) to
<u><span style="color:blue">Julie.Russell@tamuc.edu</span></u> .&nbsp;&nbsp;<o:p></o:p></span></li><li class="MsoNormal" style="mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto;mso-list:l0 level1 lfo1">
<b><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:&quot;Times New Roman&quot;,&quot;serif&quot;">A hard copy original of the Application, page 1 only with Advisor's signature,</span></b><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:&quot;Times New Roman&quot;,&quot;serif&quot;"> to Julie Russell in the Office
 of Research &amp; Sponsored Programs (2nd floor of Library, Room 223B).&nbsp;<o:p></o:p></span></li></ol>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto"><b><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:&quot;Times New Roman&quot;,&quot;serif&quot;">All documents</span></b><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:&quot;Times New Roman&quot;,&quot;serif&quot;">,
<b>both the electronic application with proposal documents and the original signature page,</b>
<b>must</b> be received by<b> </b></span><b><span style="font-size:13.0pt;font-family:&quot;Times New Roman&quot;,&quot;serif&quot;">5:00 pm
<u>Tuesday, February 10, 2015</u></span></b><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:&quot;Times New Roman&quot;,&quot;serif&quot;">.&nbsp; If you have any questions, please contact Julie Russell at&nbsp;903-886-5963.&nbsp; &nbsp;<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto"><b><u><span style="font-size:14.0pt;font-family:&quot;Times New Roman&quot;,&quot;serif&quot;;color:#0000CC">Undergraduate Research Travel Grant Competition</span></u></b><b><span style="font-size:14.0pt;font-family:&quot;Times New Roman&quot;,&quot;serif&quot;;color:#0000CC"><o:p></o:p></span></b></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:&quot;Times New Roman&quot;,&quot;serif&quot;">The
<b>Undergraduate Research Travel Grant Competition</b> provides funding for undergraduate students
<b><i>presenting</i> their research at a conference</b>.&nbsp; Proposed funds can only be used for travel to an academic conference at which a student is presenting their work.&nbsp; Verification of the applicant&#8217;s role (for example, a formal acceptance letter or email;
 the relevant page of conference program) must be documented. <o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto"><b><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:&quot;Times New Roman&quot;,&quot;serif&quot;">To apply for a Research Travel Grant</span></b><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:&quot;Times New Roman&quot;,&quot;serif&quot;">
<b>students must submit</b>:<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<ol start="1" type="1">
<li class="MsoNormal" style="mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto;mso-list:l1 level1 lfo2">
<span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:&quot;Times New Roman&quot;,&quot;serif&quot;">Completed and signed application form
<i>(2-page form - please submit the completed checklist)</i><o:p></o:p></span></li><li class="MsoNormal" style="mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto;mso-list:l1 level1 lfo2">
<span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:&quot;Times New Roman&quot;,&quot;serif&quot;">Verification of their work&#8217;s acceptance at the conference/professional proceedings<o:p></o:p></span></li><li class="MsoNormal" style="mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto;mso-list:l1 level1 lfo2">
<span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:&quot;Times New Roman&quot;,&quot;serif&quot;">One page abstract describing the research or the project<o:p></o:p></span></li><li class="MsoNormal" style="mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto;mso-list:l1 level1 lfo2">
<span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:&quot;Times New Roman&quot;,&quot;serif&quot;">Documentation of estimates for each travel expenses requested, except meals.&nbsp; If travel occurred before the Grant Application period, students
<b>must</b> provide <b>copies</b> of receipts for each expense requested, including meals, with the application. (Original receipts must accompany the request for reimbursement if the grant is awarded).<o:p></o:p></span></li></ol>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto"><b><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:&quot;Times New Roman&quot;,&quot;serif&quot;;color:#E91163">Guidelines and a Checklist</span></b><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:&quot;Times New Roman&quot;,&quot;serif&quot;;color:#E91163">
</span><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:&quot;Times New Roman&quot;,&quot;serif&quot;">are on the Application Form.&nbsp; 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.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto"><b><i><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:&quot;Times New Roman&quot;,&quot;serif&quot;;color:red">The Research Travel Grant application form is not complete without the advisor&#8217;s signature.
</span></i></b><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:&quot;Times New Roman&quot;,&quot;serif&quot;;color:red"><o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto"><b><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:&quot;Times New Roman&quot;,&quot;serif&quot;">Interested individuals should submit:</span></b><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:&quot;Times New Roman&quot;,&quot;serif&quot;"><o:p></o:p></span></p>
<ol start="1" type="1">
<li class="MsoNormal" style="mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto;mso-list:l2 level1 lfo3">
<span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:&quot;Times New Roman&quot;,&quot;serif&quot;">An<b> electronic copy</b> of the Application, with supporting documentation, to<b>
</b><u><span style="color:blue">Julie.Russell@tamuc.edu</span></u><b>. &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; </b><o:p></o:p></span></li><li class="MsoNormal" style="mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto;mso-list:l2 level1 lfo3">
<b><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:&quot;Times New Roman&quot;,&quot;serif&quot;">A hard copy original of the Application, page 1 only, with Advisor's signature
</span></b><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:&quot;Times New Roman&quot;,&quot;serif&quot;">to Julie Russell in the Office of Research &amp; Sponsored Programs (2nd floor of Library, Room 223B)<b>.&nbsp;&nbsp;</b><o:p></o:p></span></li></ol>
<p class="MsoNormal"><b><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:&quot;Times New Roman&quot;,&quot;serif&quot;">All documents</span></b><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:&quot;Times New Roman&quot;,&quot;serif&quot;">,
<b>both the electronic application with supporting documentation and the original signature page,</b>
<b>must</b> be </span><b><span style="font-size:13.0pt;font-family:&quot;Times New Roman&quot;,&quot;serif&quot;">received by 5:00 pm</span></b><b><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:&quot;Times New Roman&quot;,&quot;serif&quot;">
<u>Tuesday, February 10, 2015</u></span></b><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:&quot;Times New Roman&quot;,&quot;serif&quot;">.&nbsp; If you have any questions, please contact Julie Russell at&nbsp;903-886-5963. &nbsp;</span><span style="font-family:&quot;Times New Roman&quot;,&quot;serif&quot;">
<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family:&quot;Times New Roman&quot;,&quot;serif&quot;"><o:p>&nbsp;</o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family:&quot;Times New Roman&quot;,&quot;serif&quot;"><o:p>&nbsp;</o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family:&quot;Times New Roman&quot;,&quot;serif&quot;">Thank you and please call with questions or if you need more information.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family:&quot;Times New Roman&quot;,&quot;serif&quot;">Regards,<o:p></o:p></span></p>
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