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Provost Student Research Awards. PSRA. Workshop Overview. Overview PSRA Program Details Application Process Questions & Answers. WHY?. Provide internal support for faculty-guided student research .
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Workshop Overview • Overview • PSRA Program Details • Application Process • Questions & Answers
WHY? • Provide internal support for faculty-guided student research. • Enrich students’ academic preparation through research experiences aligned with their field of study. • Create opportunities for student research and scholarship that go beyond the scope of ordinary coursework. • Bolster student success and retention through distinctive scholarly experiences.
WHAT? One size doesn’t fit all…. • Student wages and associated fringe benefits • Research-related supplies • Research- / Project-related travel • Other costs specific to the project
Who? • Full-time undergraduate students • Full-time graduate students • Students in ALL disciplines, majors, programs • Faculty sponsor – each applicant MUST have one • All student / faculty teams must receive an endorsement and signature from their Department Head!
How & When? • Submit a Full Proposal by 5:00pm on March 25, 2014. • See details at http://www.utc.edu/partnerships-sponsored-programs/funding-opportunities/internal-competitions.php
Priorities • The proposed research project is carefully designed and appropriate to the student’s discipline. • The proposal is clearly and persuasively written and adheres to the guidelines in content and format. • The student has demonstrated academic merit and has a proven ability to carry out the project tasks. • The project will advance the student’s educational and professional goals.
Award Amount & Duration • Maximum Award Amount = $1,000 • Project Period = 12 months July 1, 2014 – June 30, 2015 Plan your project accordingly. There will be no additional funds granted, and “no-cost extensions” will not be considered. Funds not expended by June 30, 2015 will no longer be available to the research team.
Approvals Required • The department head for the student-faculty research team members • Remember, all projects involving Hamilton County Schools need HCDE approval! • IRB or IACUC approval (not required for submission, but needed before research with humans or animals begins)
Anatomy of the Guidelines • “Application Guidelines” • “Application Instructions” • “Application Cover Page” • “Proposal Narrative” • “Budget Request”
Full Application • Application Cover Page with signatures • Narrative (5 double-spaced pg limit) • Budget Form • Additional documents – letters of support, CVs or biographical sketches, etc. are not needed. • Submit an electronic copy via email to Baley-Whary@utc.edu.