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Guidelines - Graduate Research and Creative Project Funding

Graduate Research and Creative Project Funding 2012-2013

Notice: The 2012-2013 Graduate Research and Creative Project Funds are now exhausted. Grant applications received as of January 29, 2013 will be kept on file and considered for the next fiscal year.

Graduate students may apply for a grant to help with graduate research/scholarly/creative project expenses. This funding opportunity is not intended for conference attendance or presentation. Proposals will be reviewed on a continuing basis until funds are expended.

Reminder: All students receiving funding are expected to present their research at the Marywood University Graduate Research Forum on April 25, 2013, or provide reporting of research presentation made at an appropriate venue.

AWARDS: Average grant award is $250.00 for graduate students and $500.00 for doctoral students. Recipients are responsible for submitting all receipts to the Office of Research and Sponsored Programs before reimbursements will be authorized.

All original receipts must be submitted prior to June 1, 2013. If any of the funds are used for transcription services, the hours must be recorded and the bill/invoice signed by the transcriber.
Awards are for reimbursement of expenses associated with conducting research only.

Proposal Guidelines:

1. Cover Page (word) (pdf)

2. The proposal should be a 2-3 page narrative. Summary (choose one of the following formats)

Research Study Summary

Purpose of the study

Study approach/design

Participants

Study procedure/plan of action

Scholarly/Creative Work Summary

Purpose of the work

Approach or Method

Plan/Timeline

3. Publication/Presentation Goals

Where do you plan to present the results of this study/project?

Is there a possibility that this project might be appropriate for publication or other means of dissemination?

4. Student Role and Benefits

What is your role in the project?

How will this project impact your academic experience?

5. Proposed Budget - What is the total cost for the project?

List each item separately and then total all expense

Expenses can include any of the following: mailing, material copy costs, technical materials, etc.

6. Signature of Faculty Mentor or e-mail acknowledgement.

For questions, information or to submit application please contact:

Maria Montoro Edwards, PhD, CRA

Assistant Vice President for Research and Sponsored Programs

Keith J. O'Neill Center for Healthy Families, 211A, Tel: 961-4775

montoro@marywood.edu (e-mail submission preferred)

Office of Research and Sponsored Programs | Keith J. O'Neill Center for Healthy Families, Room 214 | (570) 340-6088 | research@marywood.edu