UMBC UNDERGRADUATE RESEARCH AWARD CONTRACT
As an Award Recipient I, ______, understand that the UMBC Undergraduate Research Award will be made to me by the Office of Undergraduate Education, in consideration for my promises to satisfy and adhere to the conditions below.
A. Amount of Award Support
This is a one-time Award of $____ contingent upon the availability of funds and on my meeting the requirements of this contract.
B. Duration of the Award Year for this Contract will be
June 2014 through May 2015 (or through undergraduate graduation date, if sooner)
C. Academic Requirements Conditions
I will conduct the proposed Research Project during the Award Year and will submit a written Final Report to the Office of Undergraduate Education as a culmination of research efforts. Final Reports may be supplemented by videotapes, audiotapes, or other works deemed to be appropriate by the advisor(s).
D. Participation in Program Activities Conditions
During the Award Year, I must:
1. Participate in five to six URA Scholar meetings during the academic year.
2. Participate in the 2015 Undergraduate Research and Creative Achievement Day, scheduled for Wednesday April 22, 2015 at UMBC.
3. Submit a paper or creative work relevant to the funded project for possible publication in UMBC Review and/or Bartleby by the conclusion of the Award Year.
4. Provide a Final Report to the Office of Undergraduate Education by Friday May 1, 2015. This report may be a copy of the submission in item D.3., a copy of an article submitted to a peer-reviewed journal, or a separate report.
E. University Policies and Guidelines Conditions
1. IRB and IAUCC Requirements
I must comply with Institutional Review Board (IRB) and/or Institutional Animal Use and Care Committee (IAUCC) guidelines prior to starting the research project. Complete guidelines can be found via http://www.umbc.edu/research/HARPO/ and through your advisor.
2. Undergraduate Student Academic Conduct Policy
I must comply with the Undergraduate Student Academic Conduct Policy in this research project and in all other UMBC classes.
3. Code of Student Conduct
I must remain in good student standing during the Award Year.
UMBC UNDERGRADUATE RESEARCH AWARD CONTRACT
I agree that I must promptly report any changes in my semester registration or regular
enrollment to the Office of Undergraduate Education.
I grant permission to UMBC to release my name, photograph, and/or other visual
representations in connection with receipt of the Research Award. I also grant permission to
include brief descriptions of the research project and quotations about the experience to be
included on the Undergraduate Research Award website and other campus promotional
materials.
I have read this Contract and I understand that, if I accept this Award, I am obligated to fulfill the terms and conditions stated. If I fail to satisfy the conditions listed above, I understand that I may be required to return the financial award and/or be subject to other sanctions.
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Award Recipient Signature Social Security # Date
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Award Recipient Typed or Printed Name
Permanent mailing address for award payment mailing:
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