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1. Student Undergraduate Research Fellowship S.U.R.F. Information Session September 6, 2017 Andrew Sustich, Ph.D. Associate Vice Chancellor of Research AState.edu /ASUJonesboro @ASUJonesboro

2. What is S.U.R.F.? • SURF started in 1992 with an NSF grant to UAF • In 1994, State of Arkansas continued the program with central administration • In 2005, ADHE began administering SURF

3. What does S.U.R.F. do? • Develops undergraduate academic research at Arkansas colleges & universities • Funds student in-depth research projects • Funds faculty mentors to help students learn and grow

4. Distinguish Yourself • All disciplines are eligible and encouraged to apply • Science, engineering and mathematics majors may research a basic science topic • A philosophy major may explore an area of bioethics • An art major might sculpt a major project • A nursing student could examine a clinical problem or survey a patient population

5. Am I Eligible? Are/Do you: • a U.S. citizen or permanent resident alien? • enrolled as a full-time student? • enrolled in a baccalaureate degree? • have at least 30 semester credit hours completed? • have a minimum cumulative 3.25 GPA? • have a tenured or full-time faculty member to serve as a mentor?

6. Show Me the Money!!! Maximum award by category: $1,250 Student Stipend* + $ 750 Student Travel + $ 750 Mentor Award + $1,250 Institution Match $4,000 Total SURF Award

7. Student Stipends Spring only = $ 625 max stipend Spring & Summer = $1,250 max stipend Spring & Fall = $1,250 max stipend Spring, Summer & Fall = $1,250 max stipend

8. Application Checklist • Cover page, signed by mentor and university official (in RTT Office) • One page summary of proposed research • Description of proposed research (5 page max, doubled spaced) • Budget and budget justification forms • Mentor form and mentor’s resume (2 page max) • Student form and student’s resume (2 page max) • Current transcript and list of current semester classes • Letter of support from mentor • Two letters of recommendation from faculty members • SURF application form and 2 copies of entire packet

9. The Wow Factor • Construct your proposal description: - How will you be involved? - How many hours per week will you devote to your project? - Include a time schedule for your funding period - Include expected month-to-month accomplishments - Devote perhaps 25% of your proposal to background information regarding your project Past samples: http://awards.uark.edu/643.php

10. How is my proposal scored?

11. Proposal Scoring cont. *Evaluation criteria may vary with the area of study. Criteria may include: • Feasibility – is the project reasonable with available facilities & resources? • Is the project valuable to your field of study? • Is the project difficult enough to challenge you? • Will you learn skills that you can use in other research activities? • Are there other factors to consider (such as, student from a group under-represented in the area of study)?

12. RISING TIDE *Includes sponsorship by ADHE & ASTA

13. When is it due? Wednesday, October 18, 2017, 5:00 pm Submit to Research and Technology Transfer (RTT) on the Library 6th Floor. Proposals will be reviewed by RTT, signed and submitted to ADHE by November 1, 2017.

14. Questions? Andrew Sustich Associate Vice Chancellor of Research sustich@astate.edu Emily Devereux Director of Research Development edevereux@astate.edu, x2447 Lily Peschanskaia Grants and Contracts Specialist lpeschanskaia@astate.edu, x8597 Application & other information at: http://www.astate.edu/a/ortt/student-research-council/Student-Undergraduate-Research-Fund/