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<p class=MsoNormal style='margin-bottom:13.0pt'><b><span style='font-size:14.0pt'>Reminder:
Pre-proposals due October 26, 2009.<o:p></o:p></span></b></p>
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<p class=MsoNormal style='margin-bottom:13.0pt'><b><span style='font-size:14.0pt'>Interdisciplinary
Research Incentive Competition<o:p></o:p></span></b></p>
<p class=MsoNormal style='margin-bottom:13.0pt'><span style='font-size:11.0pt'>In
order to encourage and facilitate greater interdisciplinary research across
departments at A&M-Commerce, the Office of Graduate Studies & Research
is accepting pre-proposals that demonstrate interdisciplinary research
activities, and at the same time have to potential to attract external funding
to sustain continued activities. A major component of the proposed work
must be integrative, research-based, and involve graduate and undergraduate
education and training activities in emerging areas of research. The project
should be organized around an interdisciplinary theme involving a diverse group
of faculty members. The interdisciplinary theme must provide a framework for
integrating research and for promoting collaborative efforts within and across
departments.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class=MsoNormal style='margin-bottom:13.0pt'><span style='font-size:11.0pt'>Students
of this project should gain the breadth of skills, strengths, and understanding
to work in an interdisciplinary environment while being well grounded with
depth of knowledge in a major field. The experience gained by the student
should contribute to their professional and personal development and equip them
to understand and integrate scientific, technical, business, social, ethical,
and policy issues to confront the challenging problems of the future.
Participation of individuals at the undergraduate level is encouraged especially
those that show promise to continue into a graduate program at
A&M-Commerce. Demonstration of how PIs presently or previously funded
projects can be used to gain leverage for the success of the project is
encouraged.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class=MsoNormal style='margin-bottom:13.0pt'><b><span style='font-size:11.0pt'>Features
of the Integrative Research Projects</span></b><span style='font-size:11.0pt'>:
Projects are expected to incorporate and integrate the following features and
clearly outlined in the proposals: 1) a comprehensive interdisciplinary theme;
2) integration of the interdisciplinary research that demonstrate the
involvement, interaction, and training of graduate and/or undergraduate
students involved; 3) an environment that exposes students to a broad base of
state-of-the-art research instruments and equipment and educational tools and
methodologies; 4) professional development opportunities and experiences for
the students involved; 5) demonstrated administrative plan and organizational
structure that ensures effective management of the project resources; and 6)
outline for dissemination of results gained; and 7) clear demonstration of long
term sustenance of the project including a description of how additional funds
will be gained for the project. Funds up to $30,000 may be requested.
Funds cannot be used for faculty salary.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class=MsoNormal style='margin-bottom:13.0pt'><b><span style='font-size:11.0pt'>Submit
pre-proposals to Natalie Henderson, Graduate Studies & Research, by October
26, 2009. Pre-proposals must include the following: 1) title of project;
2) project goals, significance of research, and expected outcomes; 3) nature of
student involvement and training; 4) research personnel; and 5) facilities and
resources. Limit each pre-proposal section to 250 words.<o:p></o:p></span></b></p>
<p class=MsoNormal style='margin-bottom:13.0pt'><span style='font-size:11.0pt'>The
University Research and Creative Activities Committee will review pre-proposals
and invite full proposals, which must be submitted by January 25, 2010.
All projects must commence by the start of the summer semester, 2010 and funds
must be spent or encumbered by August 31, 2011.</span><o:p></o:p></p>
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<p><span style='font-size:10.0pt'>Natalie Henderson</span><br>
<span style='font-size:10.0pt'>Sponsored Programs Coordinator<br>
Texas A&M University-Commerce<br>
Graduate Studies & Research<br>
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