The Presidential Research Scholars Program at Austin Peay State University solicits applications for the next award period from May 1, 2008 to April 30, 2009. On April 1, 2008, the committee will announce the next group of Research Scholars and provide $3000 in support of each independent undergraduate research project. All full-time undergraduate students with the support of a faculty mentor are eligible to apply.
The application deadline is January 31, 2008.
Promote independent research and creative activity with scholarly merit.
Support the incorporation of research training into the collegiate educational experience.
Encourage collaboration between faculty and student researchers.
Provide students with experience in a competitive proposal process.
The student applicant must be a full-time undergraduate student with support of a faculty member who is willing to serve as a research mentor.
The applicant is expected to be the primary author of the cover letter and research proposal with guidance and assistance from the faculty mentor (Application Sections I-II, see FORMS below for more details).
The project scope and magnitude should be sufficient to justify a work timetable of approximately 250 hours.
Research must be conducted at Austin Peay State University or at a field site under the direct supervision of the faculty mentor.
The student applicant must request evaluation by three faculty members, including the faculty mentor (Application Section III).
For projects proposing the use of human research subjects, a copy of the APSU Institutional Review Board approval for the project must be included. For projects proposing the use of captive animals, a letter showing the approval of the University Animal Use Care Committee must be included. (Application Section IV)
For projects requiring access to resources outside of Austin Peay State University, a letter of commitment guaranteeing access to those resources must be included (Application Section V).
Each Presidential Research Scholar will complete an evaluation at the end of the project period and participate in a Research Forum.
The project represents an original research plan with the potential to make a contribution to the body of knowledge in discipline in which the research will be conducted.
The project addresses a clearly defined problem with an appropriate literature review demonstrating the connections between the proposed work and the body of knowledge in the field.
The proposed research methods are appropriate and likely to produce meaningful results.
The project has a clearly-defined, feasible plan of work including a timetable for completion of various goals and a budget.
The proposal components are complete, well-written and clearly presented.
$3000 which may be used for student and faculty stipends and research expenses over the duration of the award period, May 1, 2008 to April 30, 2009.
RESTRICTIONS
All awarded funds must be exhausted within the project period or forfeited.
Extensions may be requested for up to three months beyond the award period. Extension requests with an updated timeline and detailed explanation, must be received by the committee chair (Dr. Rebecca Jones, jonesr@apsu.edu) by February 1, 2009. Extension requests will be evaluated by the committee by April 1, 2009.
Detailed descriptions of each application section and submission procedures are described in the PDF document Program Description and Application Instructions.
Applicants must download and complete the following forms, including a budget.
Forms are Microsoft Word documents with fields for entering information; use the Tab key to easily access required fields.
Application Deadline: January 31, 2008
Evaluation of proposals: February and March, 2008
Notification of awardees: April 1, 2008
Questions regarding application procedures may be directed to the Presidential Research Scholars Committee Chair, Dr. Rebecca M. Jones, jonesr@apsu.edu, 931-221-7621
Questions regarding the APSU Institutional Review Board may be directed to Dr. Charles Pinder, pinderc@apsu.edu, 931-221-7415
Questions regarding the University Animal Use and Care Committee may be directed to Dr. Sarah Lundin-Schiller, schillers@apsu.edu, 931-221-6335
PRESIDENTIAL RESEARCH SCHOLARS COMMITTEE MEMBERS
Dr. Rebecca M. Jones, Chemistry, jonesr@apsu.edu
Dr. Joseph R. Schiller, Biology, schillerj@apsu.edu
Mr. Ken Shipley, Art, shipleyk@apsu.edu
Dr. Lisa R. Vanarsdel, Music, vanarsdelL@apsu.edu
Dr. Stephen Truhon, Psychology, truhons@apsu.edu
Dr. David F. Steele, Sociology, steeled@apsu.edu
Dr. Chin-Zue Chen, Engineering Technology, chenc@apsu.edu
Page last updated October 3, 2007