s.u.r.f. information session september 8, 2016...mentor form and mentor’s resume (2 page max)...

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Student Undergraduate Research Fellowship

S.U.R.F. Information SessionSeptember 8, 2016Andrew Sustich, Ph.D.Associate Vice Chancellor of Research

What is S.U.R.F.?

• SURF started in 1992 with an NSF grant to UAF

• In 1994, State of Arkansas continued the program with central administration

• In 2005, ADHE began administering SURF

• Develops undergraduate academic research at Arkansas colleges & universities

• Funds student in-depth research projects

• Funds faculty mentors to help students learn and grow

What does S.U.R.F. do?

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• All disciplines are eligible and encouraged to apply

• Science, engineering and mathematics majors may research a basic science topic

• A philosophy major may explore an area of bioethics

• An art major might sculpt a major project

• A nursing student could examine a clinical problem or survey a patient population

Distinguish Yourself

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Are/Do you: a) a U.S. citizen or permanent resident alien?b) enrolled as a full-time student?c) enrolled in a baccalaureate degree?d) have at least 30 semester credit hours

completed?e) have a minimum cumulative 3.25 GPA?f) have a tenured or full-time faculty member

to serve as a mentor?

Am I Eligible?

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Maximum award by category:

$1,250 Student Stipend* + $ 750 Student Travel + $ 750 Mentor Award + $1,250 Institution Match $4,000 Total SURF Award

Show Me the Money!!!

Spring only = $ 625 max stipendSpring & Summer = $1,250 max stipend

Spring & Fall = $1,250 max stipendSpring, Summer & Fall = $1,250 max stipend

Student Stipends

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Cover page, signed by mentor and university official (in RTT Office)

One page summary of proposed research

Description of proposed research (5 page max, doubled spaced)

Budget and budget justification forms

Mentor form and mentor’s resume (2 page max)

Student form and student’s resume (2 page max)

Current transcript and list of current semester classes

Letter of support from mentor

Two letters of recommendation from faculty members

SURF application form and 2 copies of entire packet

Application Checklist

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• Construct your proposal description:

- How will you be involved?

- How many hours per week will you devote toyour project?

- Include a time schedule for your funding period

- Include expected month-to-monthaccomplishments

- Devote perhaps 25% of your proposal to background information regarding your project

Past samples:http://awards.uark.edu/643.php

The Wow Factor

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How is my proposal scored?

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*Evaluation criteria may vary with the area of study. Criteria may include:

• Feasibility – is the project reasonable with available facilities & resources?

• Is the project valuable to your field of study?

• Is the project difficult enough to challenge you?

• Will you learn skills that you can use in other research activities?

• Are there other factors to consider (such as, student from a group under-represented in the area of study)?

Proposal Scoring cont.

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RISING TIDE

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Student Recipients of Summer Research Funding*

# of Students

*Includes sponsorship by ADHE, ASTA & A-StateIncreasing competition

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When is it due?

Tuesday, October 18, 2016, 5:00 pm

Submit to Research and Technology Transfer (RTT) on the Library 6th Floor.

Proposals will be reviewed by RTT, signed and submitted to ADHE by November 1, 2015.

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Andrew Sustich Associate Vice Chancellor of Research, sustich@astate.edu

Emily DevereuxDirector of Research Developmentedevereux@astate.edu, x2447

Lily PeschanskaiaGrants and Contracts Specialistlpeschanskaia@astate.edu, x8597

Questions?

Application & other information at: http://www.astate.edu/a/ortt/student-research-council/Student-Undergraduate-Research-Fund/