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Student Undergraduate Research Fellowship

S.U.R.F. Information Session September 8, 2016

Andrew 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 stipend Spring & Summer = $1,250 max stipend Spring & Fall = $1,250 max stipend Spring, 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 to

your project?

• Include a time schedule for your funding period
• Include expected month-to-month

accomplishments

• 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

5 10 15 20

Student Recipients of Summer Research Funding*

# of Students *Includes sponsorship by ADHE, ASTA & A-State Increasing 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 Devereux Director of Research Development edevereux@astate.edu, x2447 Lily Peschanskaia Grants and Contracts Specialist lpeschanskaia@astate.edu, x8597

Questions?

Application & other information at:

http://www.astate.edu/a/ortt/student-research- council/Student-Undergraduate-Research-Fund/