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GSG Grants Workshop

GSG Grants Workshop. September 26 th , 2014 u maine.gsg.grants@gmail.com. Deadline: October 3 rd at 4pm Online application: For individual grants: http://www2.umaine.edu/gsg/grants/individual-grants / For clubs/ organizations: http://www2.umaine.edu/gsg/grants/clubs-and-organizations /.

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GSG Grants Workshop

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  1. GSG Grants Workshop September 26th, 2014 umaine.gsg.grants@gmail.com

  2. Deadline: October 3rdat 4pm • Online application: • For individual grants: http://www2.umaine.edu/gsg/grants/individual-grants/ • For clubs/organizations: http://www2.umaine.edu/gsg/grants/clubs-and-organizations/

  3. Eligibility • Graduate student Activity Fee • Department’s GSG Senator: 75% attendance at GSG Senate Meetings • Previous funding – turned in expense report/receipts

  4. Funding Categories Degree Related Travel to Present Presenting at a conference Travel expenses (flights, mileage) Food (per diem) Lodging • Research expenses • Laboratory supplies • Travel to field sites (mileage) • Travel without presenting • Travel expenses (flights, mileage) • Food (per diem) • Lodging

  5. Application Categories • Abstract (maximum of two pages) • Itemized Budget • Budget Explanation (maximum of two pages)

  6. Abstract Degree Related Travel to Present Describe conference/meeting you are attending and how it benefits you and your research Furthering goals of UMaine • Describe the relevance of your travel or purchases to your education and research • Furthering goals of UMaine

  7. Itemized Budget

  8. Budget Explanation • Explain clearly and succinctly why each item on your itemized budget sheet is the best option • Give a detailed explanation for each item in your budget

  9. Application submission • Compile the abstract, itemized budget and budget explanation into a single pdf • File title: (the ‘12345’ is the last 5 digits of your student ID number) 2014Fall_TP_12345 2014Fall_DR_12345

  10. Formatting • Header on all pages: 2014 Fall, Degree Related, 12345 2014 Fall, Travel to Present, 12345 • Double spaced • 12pt, Times New Roman font • 1 inch margins • Maximum 5 pages total

  11. Grant Review • Grant readers span all disciplines – write to an educated audience, but be thorough in your explanation • Grants are reviewed by funding category • Approximately 2/3 of grants funded in each category • Funding at 50, 75 and 100% of requested • You will be notified by November 14th

  12. Successful Applicants • Use funds according to your application • Return unused or misused funds • Proof of presentation • Submit an expense report and receipts by Monday, January 15, 2014. • Send to: GSG Grants Officer University of Maine 5755 Stodder Hall Orono, ME 04469-5755

  13. Resources • Advisor • Fellow graduate students • Writing Center – Neville Hall • GSG Grants Officer – umaine.gsg.grants@gmail.com

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