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Writing a Proposal for an Undergraduate Education Research Mini Award or Community Research and Learning Award

Writing a Proposal for an Undergraduate Education Research Mini Award or Community Research and Learning Award. Becca Spence Dobias (Rebecca.spencedobias@ucr.edu) Coordinator of Undergraduate Research in the Community Veronique Rorive (veronique.rorive@ucr.edu )

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Writing a Proposal for an Undergraduate Education Research Mini Award or Community Research and Learning Award

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  1. Writing a Proposal for an Undergraduate Education Research Mini Award or Community Research and Learning Award Becca Spence Dobias (Rebecca.spencedobias@ucr.edu) Coordinator of Undergraduate Research in the Community Veronique Rorive (veronique.rorive@ucr.edu) Director of Educational Initiatives

  2. First things First: Reading an RFP • RFP = Request for Proposals; Call for Proposals • Am I eligible? • What is the funder seeking to fund? How does my research fit? • What are the specific requirements of a project proposal? • What will the agency fund? What won’t they fund?

  3. Making a plan • Start early! • READ the call! • Brainstorm your ideas • Talk to your faculty advisor and request a letter of recommendation • Write a first draft • Share it with friend(s) to read for basic understanding • Make sure it fits the RFP • EDIT EDITEDIT!

  4. SMART Proposals • Specific • Measurable/Indicators • Attainable • Relevant/Realistic • Timely

  5. SMART: Specific • What will be done? • What is the question or hypothesis to be examined? • How will it be done? • Clear, concise, and jargon free • Define technical terms- consider a glossary

  6. SMART: Measurable and Attainable • What methods will be used? • How will you measure your success? • Is the project likely to succeed? • What are the prospects for a meaningful and timely outcome?

  7. SMART: Relevant • Why does it matter? • What is the question’s significance? • For what further research or learning will this project lay the groundwork? • What is the meaning of different potential outcomes?

  8. SMART: Timely • What is your plan for completing the project during the award period?

  9. Set yourself Apart! • Clarity of expression • Indications of independence

  10. Undergraduate Education Awards Research Mini Award Community Research and Learning Award • Research-related or creative activity under the close guidance of a faculty mentor • Community-based research and learning activities under the close guidance of a faculty mentor. Prepared by student with guidance from faculty mentor, who provides a letter of recommendation

  11. Both Awards: Proposal Components • Online Application: http://ugr.ucr.edu/grants/students/student_grant_form.html • Proposal Narrative (2-3 pgs.) • Introduction/statement of goals • Methodology/Evaluation • Budget and Budget Justification • Statement of qualifications • Letter of Support from Faculty Mentor • Copy of most recent academic transcripts (GROWL printout is acceptable)

  12. Both Awards: Funds Can be Used For • Project supplies and materials • Computer software • Research-related domestic travel • Travel for the purpose of presenting research/creative activity work at a scholarly conference (Airfare/Registration/mileage reimbursement/University vehicle rental)

  13. Fund Uses, Continued • Cameras and camcorders (may be borrowed) • Stipends for human subjects to participate in surveys. Must have appropriate approval for use of human subjects, and approval must be submitted with the application for consideration.

  14. Funds Can NOT Be Used For • Scholarships, student stipends, or salary payments • Desktop computers; laptops; computer tablets • Reimbursements of activities that occur prior to the project award period

  15. Sample Budget Justification The two largest expenses for my research project are: 1) The necessary amount of formic acid and 2) Use of the CFAMM Scanning Electron Microscope (SEM). Without obtaining the funds for both of these items I would not be able to perform my research. Formic acid is required for the extraction of microfossils from the solid rock samples and the use of the SEM is absolutely necessary to correctly describe and illustrate the extracted microfossils.

  16. CRLA: Impact for the Community • Benefit (tools, methods, experience) • Partnership (How will you assess and work with the current entities addressing this issue?) • Output (What does that tool, method or experience do?) • Outcome (How is this useful to the community or meet community needs?) • Potential (What is the systemic impact or possible exponential impact for results that initiate processes rather than goals?)

  17. Remember SMART • Specific: Measurable • Attainable • Relevant • Timely • EDIT!!!!

  18. Becca Spence Dobias Coordinator of Undergraduate Research in the Community Olmsted 2322 (951) 827-7739 rebecca.spence@ucr.edu http://ugr.ucr.edu/research.html

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