Each fall, the Center for Research Services makes available funds for undergraduates interested in conducting a research project during that year's fall and spring semesters. Projects from any research discipline are considered. The research project must be the student’s work, with a faculty member involved in all stages of the research.

A complete submission consists of a two and a half page application and an attached letter of recommendation from the faculty sponsor/mentor.

2011 applications are due October 7th. The maximum award is $2,500. Stipend, salary, travel, personal computers and tuition are not allowable costs. Students typically request funds for services, equipment, software, chemicals and other supplies.

All awards are based on the following criteria:

·        quality of work plan

·        scientific and technical merit

·        feasibility

·        faculty recommendation

·        student GPA and standing is considered to a lesser degree.  

Selections will be made by October 21st by the vice chancellor for research, who may request input from selected reviewers. Funds must be spent by March 1.   The business office at the student’s department or institute will manage the awards.

Conditions of an Award: Prior to receiving an award, all students funded under this program must complete Responsible Conduct in Research training. To register for this, contact fycomp@uaf.edu. Should the project involve animal subjects, human participants, radiation or biohazards, the student and his/her mentor must be listed on the approved protocol that covers the scope of the work undertaken and must have completed all required training.  

Each successful applicant must also participate in the annual Undergraduate Research Symposium during the spring semester and electronically submit a brief (3-5 pages) report on the project no later than April 15.   Abstracts, reports, and pictures of the student and faculty mentor may be published on the web or in university publications promoting undergraduate participation in research.

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