THE OHIO STATE UNIVERSITY MARION

Dean’s Undergraduate Research Scholarship

The purpose of the OSU Marion Dean’s Undergraduate Research Scholarshipsare to provide especially promising junior and senior rank candidates for graduation with distinction the opportunity to enhance the quality of their Senior Thesis Projects with $500 research funding that might be renewable to a maximum of two semesters.

To be eligible, applicant must be enrolled as an Ohio State student on the Marion Campus during the semester of the award, have a minimum 3.0 Cumulative GPA, and have initiated a non-honors senior thesis with a faculty advisor.

Selection will be made in consultation with the honors committee and will be based upon the quality of the research proposal, the student’s academic performance and promise, and the faculty project adviser’s statement regarding the structure and substance of plans for the applicant’s research experience.

Application Due Date:

End of fourth week of Spring or Autumn Semester

Application Process

Initial Request:

  • Complete the Thesis grant application form
  • Attach a double-spaced, typewritten statement that includes:
  • A one- to two-page description of your Thesis Project problem and hypothesis
  • A brief explanation of how the research grant will enable you to enhance the quality of the project
  • Faculty Project Statement

If request is for renewal:

  • A progress report that summarizes what has been done and what needs to be done in the next stage of the research project.

Submit applications to:

John Maharry

Director of OSU Marion Honors and Undergraduate Research Opportunities

116 Morrill Hall

Student application for

THE OHIO STATE UNIVERSITY MARION

Dean’s Undergraduate Research Scholarship

Name______

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E-mail address ______

Class Rank ______

College ______Major ______

Cumulative Grade Point Average ______Total Credit Hours ______

Name of Faculty Project Advisor and Department ______

Title of Research/Thesis Project Proposal

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Applicant's signature ______

Date

Signature of faculty advisor ______

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Faculty Project Advisor Statement for

THE OHIO STATE UNIVERSITY MARION

Dean’s Undergraduate Research Scholarship

To the Faculty Project Adviser:

The purpose of the OSU Marion Dean’s Undergraduate Research Scholarship is are to provide especially promising junior and senior rank candidates for graduation with distinction the opportunity to enhance the quality of their Senior Honors Thesis Projects with a $500 research internship that might be renewable to a maximum of two semesters. Because the Faculty Project Advisor is essential to a meaningful research experience, your candor in evaluating the student, the project, and your own available time is much appreciated.

Name of Applicant ______

Name of Project Adviser ______

Advisor’s Campus Phone and e-mail address ______

In the space below, briefly explain the value of the applicant’s Senior Thesis Project proposal as an undergraduate research experience (attach separate pages as necessary).