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Summer Research Grant Summer Research Grant Application can be found in the forms section Application deadline: April 23, 2010
Purpose: To foster the aims and objectives of undergraduate research at UNC Asheville during the summer months, to increase research skills of our students, to provide increased opportunity for learning, to foster professional relationship among faculty and students, and advance the body of knowledge in the researcher's chosen field. The summer student grant program provides for expenses associated with the student's undergraduate research project such as supplies, equipment, travel costs, printing, and similar costs. Unlike Fall and Spring Grants, the Summer Grant proposal may include a request for a stipend as part of the budget. The time period for the grant is the summer school session. Eligibility: Any currently enrolled UNC Asheville student who will be enrolled at least part-time in the Fall 2009 semester is eligible to apply. Preference is given to full-time students. Grants Available: Research funds not to exceed $2500.00
per grant are available to cover: $1000.00 for cost of equipment,
supplies, books and travel to field sites or libraries. No more
than $1,500.00 of the funds maybe designated for student stipend for
a period of eight full weeks during the summer. Maximum award
$2500.00. All equipment including
books and software purchased with grant funds remain the property of UNC Asheville. It is expected that a minimum of two awards will be made. Application
for this program includes a description of the proposed research
including a timetable of research activities, bibliography,
budget, statement of proposed publication outlet, and a statement from
your faculty research advisor. The stipend MUST BE REQUESTED if desired;
it is not awarded automatically. Selection Criteria for Summer Grants: The following
criteria will be used to assess the proposals: 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 are required to be present at one of the
following. For those graduating in December or off-campus in Spring Semester,
the Fall Symposium on Undergraduate Research, or State of North
Carolina of Undergraduate Research. For all others,
the Spring Symposium on Undergraduate Research and Creativity, NCUR,
BigSURS (2010), Research at the Capital (2010). Publish in the UNC Asheville Journal. We are hopeful that award winners will
be prepared to attend NCUR. University
Research Scholar Nominations
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.
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