Announcements

August 17, 2015 at 2:51 pm

Changes Made to Provost Undergraduate Research Fund Guidelines

Some significant changes have been made to the Provost Undergraduate Research Fund guidelines.

These small awards of up to $1,500 fund research and creative activity conducted by undergraduates.

Some important changes include:

  • The program is now administered through the Research Division.
  • Funds are available for one year unless an extension is requested and granted.
  • Funds are accessed through a university internal award account.
  • Formatting requirements and page limits for the proposal narrative have changed.
  • Applications must include a faculty mentor’s endorsement letter.
  • An optional appendix is allowed for letters of collaboration or financial support only.
  • Proposals must be submitted as a single electronic copy (PDF).

Proposals are due by 4 p.m. on Sept. 24, 2015.

Workshops on How to Write a Competitive PURF proposal are:

  • Sept. 1 from 4 to 5 p.m. in 301U Alden Library
  • Sept. 2 from 11 a.m. to noon in 301U Alden Library (repeat session)

For more information, contact Roxanne Male’-Brune, Director of Grant Development and Special Projects.

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