The purpose of the Graduate School Research Awards Competition is to provide financial incentives for outstanding graduate research and creative activity projects that include opportunities for graduate students to partner with external businesses, industries or educational agencies to foster improvements and development of new creative ideas. Award: Up to $300, depending on the quality of the proposal, and recognition during the Distinguished Graduate Students Award Ceremony. (Funds are transferred to the department.)
Provide a one to two page abstract of the research/creative activity which clearly specifies the hypothesis being tested or creative need being examined; rationale for the project; and the role of the partner agency. Provide sufficient details to verify the quality of the project, its importance to the field, and the value of the partner agency's contribution.
Provide a one-page budget summary of the project which clearly specifies how the grant resources will be used.
Letter of support from the partner agency should verify support for the project and the importance of the research question.
Letter of support from the faculty mentor should verify support for the project and include a time table for completion of the project and plans for disseminating results of the project.