spring grant workshop 2015 · 2015-01-26 · a complete written proposal and resume(s)...
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Spring Grant Workshop
2015
URC: Contact
Cassi Schreiber, Felicia VandeNest
Graduate Assistants
MH 265, ex 1706 or 2668
Interim URC Director:Dr. Carlos Panahon ex 2668
Website: http://www.mnsu.edu/urc/
Projects Supported
Research Scholarship – involves students
investigating research topics.
Creative Scholarship - involves multiple forms of
expression including but not limited to visual
artworks, written works and performances.
Types of Grants
MSU Foundation Student Research Award
URC Stipend and Supply Grant
URC Supply Grant
What do you need?
A complete written proposal and resume(s)
Undergraduate Research Center-Spring 2015
“Application for Project Support”
These are submitted in PDF form to [email protected]
“Application for Project Support” hard-copy
must be turned into Undergraduate Research
Center (MH-265)
Application for Project
Support
Proposal Requirements
3 Pages of content, 12-point Times New Roman,
one-inch margins
Written for broad audience of scholars
3 Pages include:
1. Title of the project
2. Project Significance
3. Process (Creative) Proposed Methodology
(Research)
4. Anticipated Outcomes
5. Timeline
6. Budget
Requirements
1. Title of the project: List the title of the project at
the beginning of the proposal. Do not include a title
page.
2. Project Significance: A paragraph describing why
the project is important. If Research-connect to
body of literature. If Creative discuss impact of
project in context.
3. Process (Creative) Proposed Methodology
(Research)
4. Anticipated Outcomes: connect back to
significance
Example of #1 & #2
Example of #3 & #4
Requirements
5. Timeline: Include a detailed timeline illustrating how
you will go about creating the project.
6. Budget: See the details on allowable budget items
on the website. Be accurate and complete. Keep
budget less than amount applied for.
These sections may be single spaced and/or in the
form of a table.
Example of #4
cont.
#5 & #6
Requirements
7. References/Bibliography - All sources used in the
development of this proposal must be properly cited
using formatting consistent with your field of study.
Not part of 3-page limit!
No more than 1 page
No footnoting.
Requirements
8. A one-page resume for each student investigator involved in this project must be included.
Beyond general work history
Conveys student is capable of doing work
Include coursework, related academic experiences, honors, GPA
• Optional Appendix: This appendix may not exceed
one page in length. This appendix should not include
any parts of sections 1-8 listed above
*Note, resume(s) and appendix are not part of 3-page
limit
Is proposal double spaced?
Is proposal no more than 3 pages?
Before submitting online be sure PDF conversion
doesn’t change margins or spacing
Did I get my mentor’s signature on the hard-copy
of “Application for Project Support”
Double-check detail
How are the grants awarded?
All accepted proposals are evaluated against the same rubric.
The top scoring proposals are listed in order and sent to the Foundation Committee for review.
The Foundation Committee selects those to be awarded Foundation Grants and the remaining proposals come back to the URC.
Remaining proposals are awarded according to their rank until all the available funds are exhausted.
Judges One representative from each
college
Allied Health and Nursing, Arts
and Humanities, Business,
Education, SET, Social and
Behavorial
Sciences, Library
Things to consider
Write to a general audience - be clear and avoid
jargon if possible.
Spend time on your budget - do not request
equipment & clearly indicate what you will need.
(avoid gift certificates)
If you wish to be considered for all grants,
illustrate how you will alter your budget.
Indicate whether or not you need IRB or IACUC
approval.
More….
Talk to your mentor!
Spend time on your timeline - show a clear plan that aligns with your process/method.
If you are in a large group - designate a lead author and contact person(s) who will see you through the entire project including the conference.
Write early so you can get your questions answered.
Don’t forget to get your mentor’s signature.
Grant Deadline-Friday, February 13th
at 12:00 P.M.
2 Steps for Completion:
1.) Submit proposal electronically in PDF format-
Must be from primary author’s Mavmail
2.) Submit paper copy of Application for Project
Support to MH 265. MUST be signed by your faculty
mentor.