Community College Research Grant (CCRG)

Track 2: Mentored Undergraduate Research

Round 1- 2016

[Lead PI (last name, first name)]

Proposal Checklist

Track 2: Mentored Undergraduate Research

Submission Deadline: Friday, April 1, 2016

Proposal summary

Signature page

Project narrative: research question & methods

References

Undergraduate researcher mentoring plan

Budget

Budget justification

2-page CV/biosketch (NSF format)

List of current and pending funding

Convert application materials into a single PDF for submission via the online system

File name: MURG_2016_LastNameOfLeadPI_proposal.pdf

Signature of Grants Officer

(Please insert additional signature lines as necessary)

Name: Signature:Date:

Name: Signature:Date:

Proposal Summary

Project Title

Participating Faculty:

1. Lead PI

Name: Department:

Rank:Campus:

2. Additional PI

Name: Department:

Rank:Campus:

(Please insert additional PIs as necessary)

Abstract (200 words maximum):

Signature Page

Title of Proposal:

(Please insert additional signature lines as necessary)

Faculty Signatures

Name: Signature:Date:

Name: Signature:Date:

Name: Signature:Date:

Name: Signature:Date:

Campus Endorsement (Department Chair or Provost): This is to certify that the applicant from this college is authorized to conduct the study described in this proposal, and the undersigned is satisfied that the scope of the applicant’s project will not interfere with his or her professional duties.

Signature:Date:

Title:Campus:

Signature:Date:

Title:Campus:

Narrative Description of the Project

No more than four pages single-spaced, exclusive of references and citations, with one-inch borders and 12-point type. The role of each investigator must be clearly stated.

Mentored undergraduate research proposals should be structured using the following headings:

Research Question – Briefly describe your research question or hypothesis. Contextualize your project idea within the relevant literature.

Research Methods – Describe your implementation strategy. How will you answer your research question or test your hypothesis? What methods will you employ and what data will you collect? Provide references to the relevant literature when using established methods. Include preliminary data if applicable although this is not essential.Describe in a paragraph how you plan to leverage your anticipated research success.

Undergraduate Researcher Mentoring Plan

No more than one page single-spacedwith one-inch borders and 12-point type.

Proposals must include a one-page description of the mentoring activities that will be provided for the student. Some examples of mentoring activities include: training in laboratory safety and responsible conduct of research, career and academic counseling, guidance on improving scientific writing and presentation skills, and the formation of journal clubs.

Biographical Information

Provide current 2-page CV/biosketch in NSF format, or complete the following form (no more than 2 pages per investigator).

Name:Title:

DepartmentCollege:

Date of full-time hire at CUNY:

Community College Research Grant (CCRG)

Track 2: Mentored Undergraduate Research

Round 1- 2016

[Lead PI (last name, first name)]

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Community College Research Grant (CCRG)

Track 2: Mentored Undergraduate Research

Round 1- 2016

[Lead PI (last name, first name)]

Education: (bachelors and above, include dates)

Academic and professional recognition: (major awards, invited talks at major conferences, service on committees of major societies, editorships of major journals, etc.)

General research history (last five years only): List five publications related to proposed topic and other significant research achievements.

Collaborators (in the past 24 months):

Synergistic activities:

Educational and training experience(last five years only): List PhD students (active and graduated), Master’s students, mentoring of undergraduate students, special teaching activities and curriculum development activities.

Brief narrative highlighting your research career, your current interests, and your most significant achievements: Include important items not mentioned above.

Proposed Budget

Community College Research Grant (CCRG)

Track 2: Mentored Undergraduate Research

Round 1- 2016

[Lead PI (last name, first name)]

CategoryAmount

  1. Personnel
  1. Summer salary $
  2. Fringe on summer salary (26%)$
  3. Student stipend$

Total Personnel Costs:$

  1. Other than Personnel Services (OTPS)
  1. Travel$
  2. Supplies (itemize on separate sheet)$
  3. Miscellaneous (itemize on separate sheet)$

Total OTPS Costs:$

Total Budget:$

Community College Research Grant (CCRG)

Track 2: Mentored Undergraduate Research

Round 1- 2016

[Lead PI (last name, first name)]

Budget Justification

Provide a brief itemized explanation of budget expenses.

Current and Pending Funding

List of Funding Currently Available

(include no-cost extensions or start-up funds)

Please list most recent funding of current projects in the following format:

Title:

Agency:
Funding period:

Role of faculty member (i.e. PI, co-PI, etc.):

Total Award:

List of Pending Proposals

(include timelines for potential funding)

Please list details of any pending proposals for which you would receive funds in the following format:

Title:

Agency:
Budget:

Role of faculty member (i.e. PI, co-PI, etc.):