ASPiRE Fall Workshop Sponsored Projects Administration

 Sarah Lee Proposal Manager & ASPiRE Program Manager  Jessie Roark Research Information Coordinator

 Why Internals Grants? o The intended impact of an ASPiRE award is to generate external proposals that will sustain and further advance research, creative, and programmatic endeavors initially funded through internal grants.  Basic overview of guidelines o More detailed and expounded descriptions and application documents found at: ored-projects-administration/aspire/studentprograms ored-projects-administration/aspire/studentprograms

 ASPiRE supports aspects of student research and creative arts projects for both Graduate ($500) and Undergraduates ($300). Funds can be used to assist in project costs such as travel or supplies. o Deadlines: Fall/Spring– see website for deadline calendar o Plan Ahead: Project Periods are generally for activities in the future. o Mentors: All student projects require the support of a faculty mentor or advisor. o Support Letter o Proofread o Additional Financial Resources

 Student Travel funding is available for students to present works at a professional meetings or perform or exhibit creative works. o Monthly Competition o Pays for travel or participation fee o Travel must be outside of Indiana o Students must be enrolled at time of travel

 Hollis Funding o This opportunity is supported by the income arising from the Joseph W. Hollis endowment. Hollis funds provides up to $500 to assist in psychological research project costs. o Proposals from any department are eligible, as long as the project is psychology based. o Applicants must be Graduate students. o Fall and Spring Deadlines (October/April 1).

◦ Prior to release of funds, when compliance review is required, funds will not be released until the request for review has been approved. A copy of the Research Compliance Approval Letter must be submitted to the ASPiRE Program before funds can be released. ◦ Award disbursement is transferred into an account set up in the awardee’s department, except Hollis. ◦ Student or student’s department can purchase the item(s) needed for your grant and request reimbursement. * Please note -- TAX PAID WILL NOT BE REIMBURSED. ◦ Final reports are required for most student competitions and should be submitted to Sponsored Projects Administration per the guidelines or award letter. ◦ Research/Creative Arts/Hollis recipients can apply only once per student classification. Travel recipients can apply once per fiscal year.

 Annual Spring opportunity for students to showcase their research, creative endeavors, and other scholarly work  Projects do not have to be completed to enter  Undergraduate, graduate and Burris/Indiana Academy students are eligible  Watch for more information in January! Mark your calendar now! 2016 Student Symposium: Friday, April 8, 2016

 Questions?  Please visit our website for complete guidelines, deadlines and more! strativeoffices/sponsored- projects-administration/aspire  Sarah Lee ASPiRE Program Manager or  Lee Anne Shore ASPiRE Post-Award Administrator