Fall application deadline: Monday, September 21, 2009
Spring application deadline: Thursday, November 19, 2009

Maximum grant award: $500

Purpose: To further the aims and objectives of undergraduate research at UNC Asheville. To increase the research skills of our students, to provide increased opportunity for learning, to encourage professional relationships between faculty and students, and to advance the body of knowledge in the researcher's chosen field.

Eligibility: Any currently enrolled UNC Asheville student is eligible to apply. Preference is given to full-time students.

Grants Available: The academic year student research grants program provides for expenses associated with the student's undergraduate research project such as supplies, equipment, travel to field sites or libraries, printing, and similar costs. These expenses must be directly incurred while carrying out the research. No funds will be awarded to cover stipends or wages, and all equipment remains the property of UNC Asheville. The time period for the grant is the designated semester or the full academic year. Application for this program includes a description of the proposed research including a timetable of research activities, bibliography, budget (not to exceed $500), statement of proposed publication outlet, and a statement from the faculty research advisor.

The following criteria will be used to assess the proposals:

-The feasibility of successful completion of the research project in the time allotted..
-The opportunity for the student researcher to learn appropriate research techniques and methodology from the project.
-The degree to which the project complements the faculty research advisor's existing research program.
-The contribution the research makes to the field.
-The probability of the research resulting in a significant publication, exhibit, or performance.
-The completeness of the proposal and the extent to which it follows the guidelines specified on the application form.

Students who have been past recipients may reapply, however priority will be given to first-time applicants. Also, although faculty occasionally sponsor more than one student at a time, it may be necessary to limit the number of awards per faculty member in the interest of distributing funding as much as possible.

Students who receive awards are required to present a paper at one of the UNCA Undergraduate Research Symposia (held in November and April), publish in the UNC Asheville Journal and submit a final budget report (Fall: January 11, 2009, and Spring: May 3, 2010).
 

University Research Scholar Nomination

If you are a graduating in July, December or May, you may qualify as a University Research Scholar. If you answer yes to the following questions, please be sure and fill out the URS nomination form. http://www.unca.edu/urp/URSap.html .

     ü      Is my research original?

ü      Did I present my research at the Fall or Spring Symposia?  NCUR? State of North Carolina Undergraduate Research Symposium or other? Must show proof of other presentation.

ü      Did I publish my research? If other than UNC Asheville Journal, BigSURS, or NCUR must show proof that your paper has been accepted for publication.

Application