1. P ROVOST S TUDENT R ESEARCH A WARDS PSRA

2. W ORKSHOP O VERVIEW Overview PSRA Program Details Application Process Questions & Answers

3. WHY? Provide internal support for faculty-guided student research. Enrich students’ academic preparation through research experiences aligned with their field of study. Create opportunities for student research and scholarship that go beyond the scope of ordinary coursework. Bolster student success and retention through distinctive scholarly experiences.

4. WHAT? One size doesn’t fit all…. Student wages and associated fringe benefits Research-related supplies Research- / Project-related travel Other costs specific to the project

5. W HO ? Full-time undergraduate students Full-time graduate students Students in ALL disciplines, majors, programs Faculty sponsor – each applicant MUST have one All student / faculty teams must receive an endorsement and signature from their Department Head!

6. H OW & W HEN ? Submit a Full Proposal by 5:00pm on March 25, 2014. See details at http://www.utc.edu/partnerships -sponsored-programs/funding- opportunities/internal- competitions.php

7. PSRA P ROGRAM D ETAILS

8. P RIORITIES The proposed research project is carefully designed and appropriate to the student’s discipline. The proposal is clearly and persuasively written and adheres to the guidelines in content and format. The student has demonstrated academic merit and has a proven ability to carry out the project tasks. The project will advance the student’s educational and professional goals.

9. A WARD A MOUNT & D URATION Maximum Award Amount = $1,000 Project Period = 12 months July 1, 2014 – June 30, 2015 Plan your project accordingly. There will be no additional funds granted, and “no-cost extensions” will not be considered. Funds not expended by June 30, 2015 will no longer be available to the research team.

10. A PPROVALS R EQUIRED The department head for the student-faculty research team members Remember, all projects involving Hamilton County Schools need HCDE approval! IRB or IACUC approval (not required for submission, but needed before research with humans or animals begins)

11. PSRA A PPLICATION P ROCESS

12. A NATOMY OF THE G UIDELINES “Application Guidelines” “Application Instructions” “Application Cover Page” “Proposal Narrative” “Budget Request”

13. F ULL A PPLICATION Application Cover Page with signatures Narrative (5 double-spaced pg limit) Budget Form Additional documents – letters of support, CVs or biographical sketches, etc. are not needed. Submit an electronic copy via email to Baley- Whary@utc.edu.Baley- Whary@utc.edu

14. Q UESTIONS ?