Walter Maxwell Gibson Research Fellowship (research conducted between July 1, 2014 and June 30, 2015)

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1 Walter Maxwell Gibson Research Fellowship (research conducted between July 1, 2014 and June 30, 2015) Description The Walter Maxwell Gibson endowment will fund research fellowships to conduct research. Funding may also be available for consumables or travel to conduct your research. The awards will be competitive and must meet the following conditions: 1) The project must make an original intellectual or creative contribution to a discipline within the Walter Maxwell Gibson College of Science and Engineering. 2) It is possible to receive multiple awards during one s academic career. 3) Projects must have a Principal Investigator (PI) and a Co-Principal Investigator (CoPI). Every application requires a faculty mentor and a student researcher although either can be the PI. 4) Projects using human or animal subjects must obtain appropriate IRB or IAUCUC approval prior to project initiation. 5) The receipt of funding obligates a public presentation of the project in the format accepted by professionals within the discipline. 6) A summary report (including budget) must be submitted by July 1st of the fiscal year in which funding is granted. Amount Maximum for a student research pay is $3000 per project, per fiscal year. Budget for consumables or travel to support research is dependent upon available funding. Eligibility All current Walter Maxwell Gibson College of Science and Engineering (WMG COSE) undergraduate students with at least one academic year remaining on-campus. All fulltime WMG COSE faculty and staff. Deadline 5:00 PM, local time, March 31 st, 2014

2 Application Process and Criteria Applications can be found at: Complete applications should be submitted by the faculty member. NOTE: If a faculty member submits more than one project application, they will need to rank their submissions A, B, C, etc. A complete application is a single PDF file consisting of the following documents in order. The committee will not consider incomplete applications. NOTE: ed files must include the last name of the PI in the name and subject line of the (e.g. Walter Maxwell Gibson Research Fellowship app Smith_J). PDF file must include the following: 1) A completed and signed cover page which includes a clear statement as to who the PI and CoPI are 2) An abstract or summary (not to exceed 250 words) 3) A project description (not to exceed 2 pages) The project description should include: a) an introduction that places the project in the broader context of the discipline and clearly explains the rationale or justification for the project b) a clear statement of the goals, objectives, or hypothesis being tested c) a concise description of the methodology to be used d) a timetable for activities associated with the project 4) Budget breakdown. Include an itemized list of materials and/or travel plans and include the number of planned hours of work by the student. 5) PI and CoPI research vita (a short CV is preferred) 6) A letter of commitment from the CoPI. All questions and application materials should be submitted to Barbara Rodriguez Administrative Assistant WM Gibson College of Science & Engineering Science Center rodriguez@suu.edu Phone:

3 Walter Maxwell Gibson Research Fellowship 351 West University Boulevard Cedar City, UT (435) APPLICATION COVER SHEET For consideration, this information must be given Check one. This project has a: Faculty PI Student PI STUDENT APPLICANT INFORMATION (IF MORE THAN ONE STUDENT WORKING ON PROJECT, LIST LEAD STUDENT AND INCLUDE INFORMATION ON OTHERS ON ADDITIONAL PAGE) Last Name First T-Number Phone Academic Standing, when will you graduate? Mailing Address PROJECT MENTOR INFORMATION Last Name Address Major First Department Phone Position PROJECT INFORMATION Address If submitting more than one project, projects must be ranked A, B, C, etc. Title Anticipated Start Date Anticipated completion date Will this project use human subjects? Will this project use vertebrate animals? Amount Requested: YES NO If yes, IRB approval must be obtained prior to the initiation of the project. YES NO If yes, IACUC approval must be obtained prior to the initiation of the project. (For Office Use only) Amount funded: SIGNATURES Student - My signature below indicates the information I have supplied is accurate and complete. I agree to present the results of my project during the next SUU WMG COSE Annual Research Symposium and/or the SUU Festival of Excellence. Signature Date Mentor - My signature below indicates my commitment to assume responsibility for all aspects of this project including: 1) obtaining any necessary permits or approvals, 2) insuring that all funds are spent in accordance with Walter Maxwell Gibson Research Fellowship policies, and 3) insuring that all expenditures are adequately documented and a final report is submitted to the Walter Maxwell Gibson Research Fellowship coordinator in a timely manner. Signature Date

4 OFFICIAL ABSTRACT AND CERTIFICATION Title Author s Name(s): Department: Mentor(s): Abstract

5 PROJECT DESCRIPTION (max. two pages):

6 PROJECT DESCRIPTION, CONT D, if needed:

7 BUDGET BREAKDOWN Category Total Funds Needed Funds Requested from Walter Maxwell Gibson Research Fellow Fund Materials & Supplies (Provide an itemized statement on a separate sheet for the items needed) NOTE: EQUIPMENT PURCHASED WITH THESE FUNDS BECOMES THE PROPERTY OF SUU/WMG COSE Expense for Printing materials Travel Expenses (mileage is calculated at $0.41 per mile) (Provide an itemized statement on a separate sheet, if needed) Food (per diem is: $9 Breakfast; $12 lunch; $20 dinner) # of days Lodging # of nights Wages Pay is currently calculated at $10/hour.) (Provide planned dates of work with # of hours on a separate sheet.) Other TOTAL

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