WENTZ RESEARCH GRANT PRESS START

WENTZ RESEARCH GRANT PRESS START

INFORMATION SESSION TOPICS Applying for a Wentz Research Grant Finding a Faculty Mentor Writing a Research Proposal Handling Ethical Compliance

APPLYING FOR A WENTZ RESEARCH GRANT AWARDS ACADEMIC YEAR $4,500 Application Deadline: Spring before award year SEMESTER $750 Application Deadline: End of the 1 st week of award semester

APPLYING FOR A WENTZ RESEARCH GRANT ELIGIBILITY To receive a Wentz Research Grant, you must be classified as an undergraduate at Oklahoma State University's Stillwater or Tulsa campus, have completed a minimum of 12 credit hours at Oklahoma State University, and have a 3.00 minimum GPA.

APPLYING FOR A WENTZ RESEARCH GRANT FACULTY MENTOR REQUIREMENT To receive a Wentz Research Grant, you must arrange a faculty member to supervise your project. ONLY TENURED OR TENURE-TRACK FACULTY at the OSU-Stillwater or Tulsa campuses are eligible to mentor Wentz projects.

APPLYING FOR A WENTZ RESEARCH GRANT PROPOSAL GUIDELINES To receive a Wentz Research Grant, you must submit an original research proposal that... was conceived and written by you (the student) can achieve meaningful results within the award period

APPLYING FOR A WENTZ RESEARCH GRANT PROPOSAL GUIDELINES Formatting One single-spaced page in 10+ point font, including figures (diagrams, graphs/charts, images, etc.) and references (formatted according to the disciplinary mode of citation). PROPOSALS MUST NOT INCLUDE PERSONAL IDENTIFICATION INFORMATION, such as the student's, mentor's, graduate assistant's, research team's or lab's name, to ensure the integrity of blind review.

APPLYING FOR A WENTZ RESEARCH GRANT REVIEW PROCESS Wentz Research Grant proposals are reviewed by one of six OSU faculty committees based on the disciplinary focus of the project not the student's major: Business Education and Professional Studies Fine Arts and Humanities Life Sciences Math, Physical Sciences and Engineering Social and Behavioral Sciences Proposals for interdisciplinary projects must select one primary focus.

APPLYING FOR A WENTZ RESEARCH GRANT REVIEW CRITERIA Proposals are evaluated in a blind review process (in which the committees cannot identify either the student applicant or faculty mentor) according to the following criteria: Originality and Creativity originality of thought and creativity in approach and project design. Context results and objectives are clearly positioned within the "bigger picture." Scale and Scope meaningful results in award period without interfering with coursework. Methodology and Strategy clearly explains the research methodology and/or strategy. Resources makes thoughtful, efficient use of available resources. Style and Grammar Written in jargon-free language free of grammatical errors and is readily understandable by a broadly educated reader.

APPLYING FOR A WENTZ RESEARCH GRANT FUNDING DISBURSEMENT ACADEMIC YEAR $4,500 Disbursed to the student s Bursar account in two equal payments during the award period. $500 of the award total may be disbursed to a departmental account to cover project expenses. SEMESTER $750 Disbursed to the student s Bursar account in a single payment during the award semester fall or spring.

APPLYING FOR A WENTZ RESEARCH GRANT PROGRAM REQUIREMENTS In addition to maintaining a 3.0+ GPA and completing 12 credit hours each semester of the award period while remaining classified as an undergraduate at OSU, Wentz Research Grant recipients must fulfill the following program requirements or the award funding will be rescinded: ACADEMIC YEAR GRANTS Progress Report Symposium Presentation Final Report Meetings/Seminars SEMESETER GRANTS Symposium Presentation Optional Final Report Meetings/Seminars

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ARE THESE ONE OF YOUR MAJORS OR MINORS? CHEMISTRY PHYSICS GEOLOGY

PURDIE RESEARCH GRANTS $10,000

FACULTY OFFICE HOURS

FINDING A FACULTY MENTOR TIPS Choosing a mentor is an important decision, so take the time to find someone who is a good match for your research interests, learning style and personality.

FINDING A FACULTY MENTOR TIPS Narrow your research interests down before looking for a mentor. Browse faculty profiles on department webpages. Talk to advisors in an area of interest. Visit Scholar Development for help.

FINDING A FACULTY MENTOR MAKING CONTACT Visit during office hours. Make an appointment by phone or email. Faculty are often overwhelmed with email, so don t be discouraged if you don t get a quick reply.

IT STARTS WITH A QUESTION

WRITING A RESEARCH PROPOSAL CONTENT Ensure your proposal explains the what (question your project attempts to answer), how (strategy you'll employ), why (reason an answer is needed and how your results will answer it),

NAVIGATING RESEARCH COMPLIANCE IRB RCR IACUC

HANDLING ETHICAL COMPLIANCE RESPONSIBLE CONDUCT OF RESEARCH OSU Policy 4-0201 2.04 Each student (both undergraduate and graduate) must complete a module appropriate to the department in which they are enrolled within the two calendar months following: C. conducting activities identified by his/her advisor as involving research.

HANDLING ETHICAL COMPLIANCE RESPONSIBLE CONDUCT OF RESEARCH Oklahoma State University subscribes to the Collaborative Institutional Training Initiative (CITI) as a component of our training efforts in the responsible conduct of research. The online training program titled Responsible Conduct of Research consists of several training courses from which you should choose the one most appropriate to your field. Courses include instructional material, suggested readings, and short quizzes.

HANDLING ETHICAL COMPLIANCE RESPONSIBLE CONDUCT OF RESEARCH For more information about RCR Training, including how to access the online training modules, visit: http://compliance.okstate.edu/

HANDLING ETHICAL COMPLIANCE HUMAN SUBJECTS RESEARCH If you Conduct research involving human subjects (including human biological specimens) You need to Review the Institutional Review Board (IRB) Handbook. Complete required IRB training: http://compliance.vpr.okstate.edu/irb/training.aspx Obtain approval or exempt determination from the IRB prior to starting research. Visit the IRB website for more information: http://compliance.vpr.okstate.edu/irb/irb-index.aspx

HANDLING ETHICAL COMPLIANCE HUMAN SUBJECTS RESEARCH If you Conduct research, teaching, or testing activities involving live, vertebrate animals You need to Obtain approval for use of animals in research, teaching, or testing activities from the Institutional Animal Care and Use Committee (IACUC) http://compliance.vpr.okstate.edu/iacuc/iacuc-index.aspx Report any concerns about animal health and safety; perceived deficiencies; or activities of non-compliance to the Office of University Research Compliance, the IACUC, the University s Attending Veterinarian, and/or the Vice President for Research

HANDLING ETHICAL COMPLIANCE OTHER COMPLIANCE PROTOCOLS Additional conditions that may require compliance measures: Conduct research with biohazardous material; toxins; Select Agents; human materials; any plant, animal, or human pathogens; transgenic plants or animals; or recombinant DNA. Work with radioactive materials and/or ionizing radiation producing equipment such as x-ray units, diffraction units, electron microscopes, turbidity analyzers and densitometers, etc. Work with chemicals Use biological safety cabinet(s) Generate hazardous waste in the laboratory Work with and/or operate Class 3b and/or Class 4 lasers

THE HENRY BELLMON OFFICE OF Scholar Development and Undergraduate Research 334 Student Union 405.744.7313 tim.oneil@okstate.edu Apply at okstate.edu/scholars Spring 2016 Semester Grants by Friday, January 15, 2016 Academic-Year Grants by Monday, February 8, 2016 $4,500 & $750 Awards $10,000 Awards