CALL FOR PROPOSALS 2009/2010
Submission Deadlines: 

FALL 2009 - Wednesday, October 21, 2009, 4:00 PM

SPRING 2010 - Tuesday, February 16, 2010, 4:00 PM

These Calls for Proposals for Student-Faculty Collaborative Grants represents the 2009-2010 round of competition. This program is administered by The Honors College with funds made available from the Honors College, the Office of Research and Sponsored Programs, and the Provost's office.  Grants funded under this cycle will become available either mid-January 2010 or late April  (for projects with immediate expenses in May-June, 2010) or mid-July 2010 (for projects beginning late Summer or Fall 2010); funds will be available as noted in the award letter.

The purpose of this fund is to encourage outstanding undergraduate students to complete an organized research project during their senior year. In consideration of the time required for most research, juniors also are eligible for grant awards. The maximum award per grant will be $1,000.00. Please be candid with budget submissions, because this determines the number of projects that can be funded. The award can be used to purchase supplies, equipment, travel (for research only -- travel grants support travel to conferences), computer time, or for other expenses related to the research project. Although not strictly prohibited, stipends or faculty travel requests are not encouraged, unless special circumstances exist. Proposals submitted will be evaluated by members of the Honors College and selected specialists across campus. Formulating the particular project and writing the proposal are expected to be joint efforts of student and mentor.  Reviewers will consider quality of the student applicant, quality of the project, and demonstrated ability of the faculty sponsor to produce significant research in the proposed area.  A final report is required which should outline progress made in the project; note any presentations, manuscripts or grant proposals derived from the project; and include comments concerning the research experience.

Students whose research includes work with human subjects must apply for approval of their research project by the ETSU Institutional Review Board (IRB). Students are strongly encouraged to apply for IRB approval at the time they submit their Student-Faculty Collaborative Grant proposal. Funds cannot be released until approval is granted.

Please note that we are now requesting an electronic submission (all materials, if possible) AND one paper copy that includes a review and signature by the Chair of the home department of the faculty sponsor. It is important to consider that all funds awarded for 2009/2010 must be expended no later than May 1, 2010.

Faculty are limited to THREE (3) Student Faculty Collaborative grants per year, unless funds are available; check with the Director before submitting further grant applications.

An electronic copy of the proposal should be sent to levyf@etsu.edu. If possible, the electronic submission should be submitted as a .pdf file (or files) that include all materials requested. Please email Dr. Levy if this is not possible. In addition, one complete paper copy (with Chair’s review and signature) should be sent to:

Attn: Undergraduate Research
The Honors College
Campus Box 70589

2009/2010 Student Faculty Collaborative Grant Application