Graduate Research Grant Awards (GRGA) University Of Massachusetts Lowell

1. Graduate Research Grant Awards (GRGA)University Of Massachusetts Lowell Bhanu Kaushik

2. Purpose of the Award • Support research activities of graduate students at the University. • However, the funds from GRGA represent only a supplement to the other funding sources of the applicant. • Importantly, an award from the University Research Grant Association adds value to your Academic career.

3. Important Information • How to get the award? The Application process The Reviewing process • How to use the award? Purchasing Reimbursement

4. How to get the award?

5. The Application Packet • The application packet for the GRGA award can be found in the GSA website under Forms and Applications. http://www.uml.edu/GSA/Forms-and-Applications.aspx All COMPLETED application packets must be submitted BEFORE 5 pm on the due date

6. Deadlines for GRGA applications (Academic year 2013 - 2014) • Fall 2013 Applicants - Monday December 2, 2013 • Spring 2014 Applicants - Monday 31st March, 2014

7. Mandatory Items • A 1-page abstract. • Research methodology. • Description of the contribution this research project makes to your field of study. • Renewal applications must include a new abstract, research methodology, & contribution to your field. A reprint of a peer-reviewed paper on the topic of the previous award MUST be included. Four pages or less; 12 Font size; Double spacing; Times New Roman

8. Other Items • Itemized Justification form • GRGA Peer and Faculty advisor review forms • Travel Authorization and Liability waiver forms

9. The Reviewing process • The GRGA committee (consisting of volunteers from various departments) will thoroughly scrutinize the application • The process can take up to 4 weeks • The award winners will be announced in the following GSA meeting.

10. How to use the award?

11. Purchasing Guidelines • Purchasing Equipment. - University Purchase order http://www.uml.edu/procurement/pdf/procurement_forms/writable%20forms/PO001_purchase_request_form-1.pdf Equipment purchase only through the PO route

12. Permissible Reimbursement Expenses • Supplies, equipment and materials needed specifically for the research project. • Transportation costs incurred during collection of research data. • Training costs necessary to complete research. • Cost for services rendered (translations, transcriptions, coding etc.) copying, • binding cost, postage expenses. • Purchasing gift incentives for study participants (with appropriate approval from the UML IRB). • Other research activities deemed meritorious by the GRGA Committee.

13. Non-Permissible Reimbursement • Office supplies not purchased via the student activities bookkeeping office. • Thesis/Dissertation copying and binding costs. • Purchase of computers or chemicals. • Travel costs associated with attending or presenting a paper at a conference. (This is a Professional Development Award.)

14. Thank you For any questions, comments and suggestions E mail : bkaushik@cs.uml.edu