Undergraduate Research Grant Application

Undergraduate Research Grant Application

Dear Applicant,

In order to further encourage and nurture the work being completed within the Gordon student body, a grant has been created that may be awarded to students for the purposes of presenting their research to the academic community outside of Gordon.

In completing this application, we hope that you will represent Gordon in a Christ-like manner at the event you are seeking to attend and gain further knowledge from experts in your field of study. Thank you for taking the time and effort to expand your knowledge by conducting research of your own.

Please make sure all the requirements and sections of the application are completed before submitting. Below is a checklist of the requirements needed upon turning in your application. Upon completion and submission of this application, a member of the URGC Committee will be contacting you in order to set up an interview.

REQUIRED IN ORDER TO APPLY:

Completed Application with all the necessary information and signatures (Department Chair, Advisor, and Student)

Completed Estimated Expense Worksheet

GPA of at least 3.00 overall

Approval from Department chair and your advisor

1 required recommendation letter from a faculty or staff member related to your research. This recommendation must also be willing to become your advisor or mentor for the research for during your preparations for the event

Material must be presented at a Gordon Community Sponsored event (required): Symposium, Chapel, Lecture, etc.

Must have sought resources prior to coming to GCSA for the funds needed for the event you are seeking to attend

Special consideration will be taken in extenuating circumstances (e.x. reimbursement, 2.95 GPA)

GCSA does reserve the right not to reward you the full amount of your needed expenses

Undergraduate Research Grant Application

Name: ______

Date of Graduation: ______

Major: ______

Name of Event: ______

Location: ______

Date(s): ______

Presentation Topic: ______

GPA (must be approved and signed by the Registrar): ______(GPA)

______(Registrar Signature)

Recommendation attached: YES ______NO ______

Have you been accepted to present research in some fashion at the event you are looking to attend? ______

Have you sought the necessary funds required from your department before filling out this application? (If yes, explain)______

Why is this event important in relation to your research, and what do you seek to be accomplished? ______

How could this event benefit not only you but the whole Gordon community as well? You are required to present your research at a Gordon related event. How do you plan on relating the information you have gathered to the student body?

______

Signatures:

Student: ______

Department Chair (By signing this you agree with the statement that the student you are signing for has sought funds somewhere other than GCSA): ______

Advisor/Mentor for Research: ______

ESTIMATED EXPENSE WORKSHEET

*Please attach (or write below) an estimated expense report including all estimated expenses, i.e.: Food, housing, travel, registration fees, etc. If accepted and awarded grant money, receipts will need to be submitted to URGA showing proof of the figures in the estimated expense report.

**Note – all signatures below are from members of the GCSA, Undergraduate Research Council and Undergraduate Research Grant Committee. Any grant awarded requires a unanimous vote by the committee.

Approved (Signature):

Student Body President: ______

Director of Undergraduate Research Council: ______

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URGC Advisor: ______

URGC Committee Chair: ______

FAC Rep., URGC Member: ______

URGC Member: ______

URGC Member: ______

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