Undergraduate Research Student Grants

The LSSU Foundation is pleased to announce an undergraduate research program that provides the opportunity for students, working with faculty mentors, to apply for grants in support of student research, or scholarly or creative activities. Grants will be awarded for up to $500. Applications must be submitted for consideration by November 1 for Fall Semester applicants and February 1 for Spring Semester applicants. Students are to work in association with a faculty mentor in preparation of the proposal and completion of the project. Upon completion of the project, students will provide a summary of their research to the Undergraduate Research Committee (URC). Grant recipients will notify the URC of any public or graded presentation regarding their research project. This grant is being funded through private donation. Recipients will be required to write a thank you letter acknowledging their funding support.

The Student Grant Application

Applicant Information:

First Name:
Last Name:
Local Phone (XXX) XXX-XXXX:
Email Address:
Major:
Local Mailing Address:
City:
State/Province:
Zip/Postal Code:

Class Level: Sophomore Junior Senior

Research Project Information:

Title of Research Project:

Brief Description of Research Project:

Timeline of Project Activities:

Budget (itemize into the following categories: A. Materials and Suppies, B. Printing Costs, C. Software, D. Project-related Travel, E. Other Related Expenses excluding Student Wages):

Budget Justification - Briefly explain the need for items listed in your budget and any additional items that may be required to complete your research:

Please also other funding sources (department, state, local, out-of-pocket, etc.) that will be used to complete this project, if budget is over $500.

Total Project Costs (required funds & other funding sources) :

Indicate availability of facilities and equipment that the University department will provide to use for this project:

Submitting an application to the IACUC? Yes, I will be submitting. I aleady submitted. No, it's not necessary for my project.

Submitting an application to the IRB? Yes, I will be submitting. I already submitted. No, it's not necessary for my project.

Grant recipients are expected to consult with and work with a faculty member before and during the work.

Approvals (the following individuals will be contacted by email for project approval):

Faculty Mentor:	Email:
Department Chair:	Email:
Dean:	Email:

By checking this box, I agree that I have read the application guidelines and all information submitted is correct to the best of my knowledge.

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