RESEARCH AWARDS FOR PSYCHOLOGY STUDENTS, 2006-2007
Eligibility
A. The Psychology Department is pleased to offer Student Research Awards for 2006-2007. We may fund one or possibly two $3000 summer research grants. In order to apply for a summer research grant the student must also apply for a summer grant from the University (e.g., a Bangs Collier grant, etc.) for the project. If the University grant is awarded then the student will not receive the department grant. Summer Research Grants are intended for students who will be enrolled at the University for the following Fall semester. In special cases this requirement may be waived, with the understanding that such proposals would need to be especially outstanding in order to receive funding.
B. An additional $2000 is available to fund research-related mini-grants. These may be up to $450 with the purpose of providing resources for student research (e.g., to pay participants, buy equipment or software, etc.). Any Psychology major involved in research may apply for a mini-grant.
Deadlines
Mini-grants may be submitted at any time during the semester, and will be subject to rolling review. Awards will be made on a first-come, first-serve basis until the funds for this award are exhausted. Summer research grant applications are due on March 22, 2007 (this is also the due date for University summer research grants).
Evaluation Criteria
The Summer Research Award is highly competitive. Decisions will be based on the strength and completeness of the written proposal, appropriateness of the proposed budget, and strength of a supporting letter from the faculty advisor. Correct usage of grammar, spelling and punctuation in the proposal is important, as are the contents of the proposal. Mini-grants will be evaluated on first-come basis by a committee of faculty to assess the quality of the proposal and the necessity of the grant for completion of the research. Students are encouraged to apply for UEC research funds before applying for a psychology mini-grant.
Requirements of Award Holders
Once the award is made, any deviation in expenditures from the approved budget must be reported to and approved by the Psychology Department. Once the funded research is complete, grant recipients are required to submit a summary describing the outcome of the research to the Psychology Department Chair (CMB 1046). Recipients of the summer research award must present their findings in a Psychology Department Colloquium.
Application Guidelines
All materials (except the application form) should be typewritten. Complete applications should include:
- Application Form with all signatures requested (below)
- Description of proposed research no longer than 3 pages and including the following elements:
a) Research Goals. Describe the purpose and value of this research as it relates to your educational and/or career development in the field of Psychology.
b) Proposed method. Describe the method that will be used, and a brief description of expected outcomes.
c) Justification for grant request. Explain why this grant is necessary for you to achieve your research goals.
- Budget. Explain how much money you are requesting, and provide an itemized explanation of how the money will be spent. Also note any other sources of funding you have applied for or have obtained. All or part of the summer research grant may be used as a living stipend. Mini-grants should cover research costs.
- Letter of Support from your faculty research or academic advisor. The letter should confirm the purpose and relevance of the project, and address the student’s preparedness to complete the project and the accuracy and completeness of the proposed budget. Letters of support should be submitted directly by the advisor to Mark Reinitz.
Submit one hard copy and one electronic copy of the cover sheet and application materials to Mark Reinitz, CMB 1046, . The electronic copy need not include signatures. Questions can be directed to Mark Reinitz.
PSYCHOLOGY STUDENT RESEARCH AWARD 2006-2007
APPLICATION FORM
Attach all application materials and submit one paper copy and one electronic copy of the complete application to the Mark Reinitz(CMB 1046). The electronic copy need not include signatures and should be submitted as a WORD attachment to . The last date to apply for research support for the academic year 2006-2007 is May 15, 2007.
Name: ______UPSID: ______
Campus Mail Box Number______Phone: ______
Email Address: ______
Title of proposed research project:______
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Faculty Supervisor: ______
Type of grant requested: ___ Summer Research Grant ___Mini-grant
Total amount required: $ ______
Amount of Other Support Applied For (e.g., UEC, ASUPS): $ ______
Total Requested from Psychology Award: $ ______
As the student applicant, I agree to provide the required reports upon completion of the research. I understand that failure to do so will result in cancellation of the award.
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Student Signature Date
As the project advisor, I approve the student’s application, including the proposed budget.
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Advisor’s Signature Date
(Do not write in the shaded area below)
Confirmation of Project Approval
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Psychology Department Chair’s Signature of Award Approval Approval Date
Rev 12/06