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<p class=MsoNormal>I am excited to announce two opportunities for
undergraduates involved with research or creative activities. These funds
are designed to assist students as they work on their project and to travel to
present their scholarly work. The two programs are distinct and separate
applications are required. This grant competition is competitive and
applications will be reviewed by a committee of professors. <span
style='color:#1F497D'><o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class=MsoNormal>If you have any questions, please do not hesitate to contact
me.<span style='color:#1F497D'> </span><o:p></o:p></p>
<p class=MsoNormal align=center style='text-align:center'><span
style='font-size:18.0pt'>Undergraduate Grant Competition<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class=MsoNormal align=center style='text-align:center'><span
style='font-size:18.0pt'><o:p> </o:p></span></p>
<p class=MsoNormal>The Texas A&M University-Commerce Undergraduate Grant
Program offers support for research and creative activities. The
Undergraduate Grant Program is sponsored by the Provost for Academic Affairs
and the Vice-President for Student Access and Success. Its primary purpose is
to assist undergraduate students who may require funding as they pursue
research or creative activities. <span style='font-size:12.0pt'><o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p>
<p class=MsoNormal>Funds can be used for the purchase of equipment, software
licenses, printing, postage, data searches, and data collection. These
funds can not be used to pay student wages or for travel. <o:p></o:p></p>
<p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p>
<p class=MsoNormal style='text-autospace:none'>To apply, students must submit a
proposal that includes the methodology to be used, expected outcomes, and
funding requirements. It is acceptable for students to submit an Honors
Thesis proposal for this purpose (although proposals should be no longer than
10 pages). Please note: It is not a requirement that the proposed
research be attached to an Honors Thesis. 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></p>
<p class=MsoNormal style='text-autospace:none'><o:p> </o:p></p>
<p class=MsoNormal style='text-autospace:none'>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></p>
<p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p>
<p class=MsoNormal>Interested individuals should submit a hard copy of their
proposal, and an application form (see attachment) including signature of
faculty advisor to the Office of the Provost by Friday October 1<sup>st</sup>.
In addition, an electronic copy of the grant request should be sent to Dr. Ray
Green (<a href="mailto:Raymond_green@tamu-commerce.edu">Raymond_green@tamu-commerce.edu</a>).
<o:p></o:p></p>
<p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p>
<p class=MsoNormal align=center style='text-align:center'><span
style='font-size:18.0pt'>Undergraduate Travel Grant Competition<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class=MsoNormal align=center style='text-align:center'><span
style='font-size:18.0pt'><o:p> </o:p></span></p>
<p class=MsoNormal>The Texas A&M University-Commerce Undergraduate Travel
Grant Program provides funding for undergraduate students <b><i>presenting</i></b>
their research at a conference. The Undergraduate Travel Grant Program is
sponsored by the Provost for Academic Affairs and the Vice-President for
Student Access and Success. <span style='font-size:12.0pt'><o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p>
<p class=MsoNormal>These 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></p>
<p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p>
<p class=MsoNormal>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></p>
<p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p>
<p class=MsoNormal style='text-autospace:none'>To apply, students must submit a
completed application form and verification of their work’s acceptance at
the conference/professional proceedings. The application form is not
complete without their advisor’s signature.<o:p></o:p></p>
<p class=MsoNormal style='text-autospace:none'><o:p> </o:p></p>
<p class=MsoNormal>Interested individuals should submit a hard copy of their
application (see attachment) to the Office of the Provost by Friday October 1<sup>st</sup>,
2010. Additionally, an electronic copy of the application should be sent
to Dr. Ray Green (<a href="mailto:Raymond_Green@tamu-commerce.edu">Raymond_Green@tamu-commerce.edu</a>).
<sup><o:p></o:p></sup></p>
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<p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p>
<p class=MsoNormal>Dr. Raymond Green<o:p></o:p></p>
<p class=MsoNormal>Dean, The Honors College<o:p></o:p></p>
<p class=MsoNormal>Associate Professor of Psychology<o:p></o:p></p>
<p class=MsoNormal>Texas A&M University-Commerce<o:p></o:p></p>
<p class=MsoNormal>Editor, Teaching Tips<o:p></o:p></p>
<p class=MsoNormal>903-468-3005<o:p></o:p></p>
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