Application Information:

Criteria used in evaluating applications are:

1. Clarity and completeness of the application; students write a short research proposal describing the nature of and rationale for the work they will be doing and include an itemized budget for proposed expenses. The proposal should begin with a statement of a problem or question which can be addressed through well-defined methods in the discipline.
2. IRB processing for projects involving human subjects. An application may be submitted and approved by the URS office prior to IRB approval, but the final award of funds requires IRB approval. Please note "pending" for proposals submitted but not yet approved.
3. Completion of the Research Misconduct online tutorial. An application may be submitted and approved by the URS office prior to completion of the online tutorial, but the final award of funds requires completion and receipt of a tutorial transcript. Transcripts will sent automatically to the URS office.
4. Support by the faculty sponsor as indicated in a required brief statement sent to the URS office via email or fax. The sponsor should also confirm the student's proposed supply/equipment budget.

Applications open on the first day of classes. Application review can be expedited, on request. Expenses incurred during the semester, but before the date of the award, can be reimbursed on approval of the application.

For more information about guidelines and resources, see Guidelines for URS Programs