Current Date Undergraduate Research Committee University of Evansville Dear Committee Members: Attached is a research proposal for which we are requesting funding from your committee. This funding is requested for (list Fall, Spring, or Summer semester and the year.) (If your research involves human or animal subjects as defined in Title 45, Part 46 of the Code of Federal Regulations or the Animal Welfare Act, include the following sentence.) The research project has been approved by the Institutional Review Board, and assigned project ID # xxxx-xxxx-XX-xx (or indicate that Subcommittee approval is pending. Funds will NOT be available until Subcommittee approval is secured.) (One of the two following paragraphs must be included) This is a student generated project. To be considered as "student generated," the student researcher must be responsible for the majority of the concept development, project design, and proposal writing. Student /faculty collaboration, however, is recognized as essential in providing the student with a positive learning experience. Student projects must have a faculty sponsor whose name shall appear on the written proposal. The faculty member will be responsible for the research project. Or This is a faculty generated project. For faculty generated projects, the committee acknowledges that faculty participation in original projects is integral to achieving the main goal of active student and faculty interaction in professional research endeavors. This involvement not only stimulates faculty development, but also provides a role model for students. Faculty members are encouraged to solicit student participation in their research projects at the collegial level. The students involved in this research meet one of the following four eligibility requirements (specific requirements met are indicated in the signature line): (1) good standing in the Honors Program, (2) GPA of 3.5 or greater, (3) academic scholarship winner (trustee, president, or faculty), or (4) written recommendation from the department chair or dean based on a consensus of the academic department or school (attach a copy of the recommendation). Thank you for your consideration of our research. Sincerely:
List each student, eligibility requirement satisfied, and contact information (street address, telephone number, and e-mail address), and include each student’s signature. Also list the faculty advisor, department, and include the advisor’s signature.
The University of Evansville Title: Give the complete title of the project or proposal Students: List the names of all students involved in the research Faculty Sponsor: List all faculty who will sponsor or advise in the research process Summary Provide an overview of the importance of the research or project, the subjects to be studied, and a brief description of the methods proposed. For proposals that do not involve collection of data, provide an overview of the importance of the project, including how the product will increase the understanding of the topic. The summary is limited to one page including the title, students, and faculty sponsor.
Introduction and Literature Review The introduction provides more detail regarding the nature of the proposal, with an emphasis on the importance of the topic. Previously published work is presented in this section. A synthesis of what is known about the topic and what is not known about the topic is discussed. Purpose Describe the specific aims or purpose of the project. Rationale For research projects, describe the possible outcomes of potential theoretical or experimental results, with a brief interpretation of each possible outcome. If the project is to build a new device, describe the novel function of the device and new capabilities. For projects in the Fine Arts area, show how the project will contribute to increased knowledge and understanding of the topic involved. When appropriate, explain clearly how the project will result in a new interpretation or methodology. For example, a project in music might explore an area of performance practice such as historic keyboard tunings and their relationship with musical composition and performance. This could result in "new" techniques of performance which would give the listener and the performer a better understanding of the composer’s original intent. Proposals for the creation of original works of art, dramatic production, or musical compositions are fundable only as they relate to the investigation of a particular problem (e.g., the use of a particular medium, technique, or theme). These projects must show clearly the relationship between historic and current practice. Projects in all areas of Fine Arts which might contribute to a better understanding of the relationship between a particular work of art and the broader cultural context from which it sprang are encouraged. Such inter-disciplinary research might explore areas such as economics, mathematics, philosophy, physics, politics, psychology, religion, or sociology. Projects involving literary composition should be conducted within the same general guidelines as applied to the Fine Arts. Hypotheses For experimental research, state the research and null hypotheses. If a hypothesis is inappropriate, list "NA". Delimitations List to whom the results will apply. If not relevant, list "NA". Limitations List to whom the results will not apply. If not relevant, list "NA". Definitions Define any terms that are unique to the discipline, and any operational definitions. Methods Provide details regarding the proposed methods for data collection, using the categories below. If data will not be collected, include a description of the methods that will be used in an appropriate format. The reader should have a thorough understanding of what will be done to accomplish the stated purpose of the project. Subjects: Materials: Procedures: References: List all references used in the proposal. References in the proposal may be numbered or identified by the author and year of publication (depending on the Style Manual of the discipline). List the references in this section in the order required by the Style Manual used.
Proposed Budget
*Sum of items II through VII cannot exceed $1000 for Fall or Spring, $2000 for Summer. Total Budget Requested should INCLUDE honorarium.
Faculty Biographical Sketch Name Institution Degree Year Field of Study List all post-secondary institutions attended, the degree earned, the year the degree was earned, and the major field of study.
List in reverse chronological order positions held, and a description of how that position relates to the proposed research or project.
Role of the student(s) and faculty Although the degree of collaboration will vary according to discipline, the project must be a collaborative effort between the student(s) and the faculty member. Show specific ways this collaborative effort will be achieved. Timetable for research or project AND plan for dissemination of findings Include a starting date, an ending date, and major milestones. The findings must be disseminated in a public forum to receive the faculty honorarium. This may be an exhibition, submission for publication, presentation at a conference (poster or platform), or a lecture/recital.
Documentation of Informed Consent For all projects involving human subjects, informed consent must be obtained. A plan for animal use and care is required in place of the informed consent documentation for research on animals. |