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Student Research Funds

Undergraduate and graduate students can apply for funding (up to $1,000) to support their research projects.Ìý Funding is supported by the Biology Department, the COSE, and the Graduate School.

 

Students, be sure toÌýwork with yourÌýresearchÌý²¹»å±¹¾±²õ´Ç°ùÌýto ensureÌýthe quality and completeness of your proposal.

 

(1) If the project requires $500 or lessÌý(the current maximumÌýfundingÌýamount from the graduate school is $500 for both travel andÌýresearch), please complete the Docusign form at the following link:ÌýÌýIn addition to the faculty mentor’s information, please enterÌýDr. Arijit MukherjeeÌý(amukherjee@uca.edu)Ìýin the spot for Department Chair, and Dr. Kari Naylor (use the following email:Ìýcosedocusign@uca.edu) in the College Dean spot.
In the very brief sections of the form devoted to project details, please include clear objectives/hypotheses and sufficient details related to the methods to allow project evaluation for the purpose of signing/indicating support at the department and college level. More information or clarification may be requested by the chair, associate chair, orÌýstudentÌýresearchÌýpanel in cases where the submitted information is insufficient for evaluation.
A template including all the form fields can be viewed here:Ìý

 

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(2)ÌýIf the request is for conference travel and requires more than $500, please follow the instructions in (1), AND, pleaseÌýalso submit document indicating how much is being requested beyond the $500 from the graduate school and a brief budget justificationÌý(via email to me:Ìýapuri@uca.edu).

 

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(3) If the request is for carrying outÌýresearchÌýand requires more than $500, please follow the instructions in (1), AND, pleaseÌýalso submit a proposalÌý(via email to me:Ìýapuri@uca.edu) that adheres to the department’s traditional guidelines forÌýresearchÌýproposals, outlined below:
 
Title of Project
Introduction/Background:
Problem statement and objectives
Review of relevant past and current literature, including at least 5 primary or secondary literature citations, fully referenced at the end of the proposal.
Hypothesis/es (or goals, if not an experimental study)
Methods:
Methodologies you will use to accomplish your research project
Proposed analysis, proposed timeframe
Expected Outcomes/Significance
Literature Cited
Brief Budget Justification, including how much is needed above the $500 from the graduate school