FURSCA supports student research, scholarship and creative activity through a number of grant opportunities

Academic Year Grants

During the fall and spring semesters, students may apply for up to $500 per semester to support research, scholarship, or other creative projects. Students must work closely with a faculty advisor and are not limited to any particular discipline. Funds can be used to pay for supplies, printing costs, subject incentives, software, books, or other costs associated with the completion of the project. A portion of this award may be used for travel expenses related to the collection of data for the student project. Only current students in good academic standing are eligible for FURSCA grants.

The application process for any FURSCA research grant is completed through an online application. This application process is comprised of three parts.

(Part1) The student should complete the information page of the application providing general information about the project. The student must also write a two to three page research proposal, providing more detailed background information for the proposed project, a description of the methodology, and a statement of goals for the project. The proposal should include a budget statement, listing the items that are needed and how much they cost. These application pages MUST be converted to a PDF file before submission.  The application website will NOT accept any other format. Students must also print a paper copy of the signature page to obtain required signatures for submission to the FURSCA office before the application will be considered complete. Student applicants should consult with their faculty mentors prior to submitting their application online.

How to write a research proposal

Projects funded during the 2006-07 academic year

(Part 2) During consultation with the faculty mentor, students should supply them a copy of the proposal, and ask the mentor to create and submit (online) a statement in support of the project (also in PDF format) to FURSCA. In addition, the student shall obtain the faculty mentor's signature on the signature page.

(Part 3) The student must also obtain the signature of the chairperson or director of the Department, Center or Institute that is most closely related to the research project as well as supply them a copy of the proposal.

The collection of these signatures indicates that the student's proposed project meets previously-established standards for scholarship in the particular field. FURSCA suggests that each department evaluate the quality and feasibility of the proposed research project, perhaps with discussion at a departmental faculty meeting.

Upon approval by the Department, Institute or Center, the application should be uploaded to the Application site as .pdf file on or before the deadlines listed below. A paper copy of the signature page must be delivered to Starr Weaver, Seeley Mudd Center, room 108 (KC box# 4692), ext. 0833, by the deadline, as well.

Awards are limited to $500 per semester for a research project conducted during the school year. The student and the faculty mentor will be notified of the award, or contacted if additional information is needed.
 

** NOTE ** All research that involves the use of human research participants (e.g., interviews, experiments, questionnaires) MUST receive prior approval from the college's Institutional Review Board (IRB).

IRB form (pdf format)
 

You must apply for funding before you have incurred the expenses for which you are requesting reimbursement.

Proposal Deadlines:

Research Grant Online Application