Student Research & Creativity Institute Proposal Guidelines
Introduction
As part of its goal of developing nationally recognized programs and areas of excellence which promote quality throughout the University and which enhance the value of an SVSU degree, the University has established a Student Research and Creativity Institute.
The purpose of the Institute is to support and promote outstanding and innovative student work in the arts, humanities, sciences, professional disciplines, and community service. The Institute will fund up to $50,000 for the current fiscal year, awarding a maximum of $10,000 per student project. Students may submit written proposals as individuals or in teams. All projects will require faculty or staff mentorship and supervision.
An advisory committee appointed by the President will evaluate proposals on the basis of quality and distinctiveness, contribution to knowledge and to student learning, and consistency with the mission and vision of the University.
Preference will be given to those proposals which are broadly multi-disciplinary, though projects which represent outstanding achievement within a single discipline are also strongly encouraged.
The deadline for submission of proposals in winter semester is October 31, 2008
Eligibility
- Students must play the role of primary investigator, creative agent, principal author, etc.
The student’s involvement must merit first authorship. - Students must be admitted to SVSU and may be either undergraduate or graduate students.
- Enrollment at application and throughout the duration of the project must be at least half time during the academic year (6 or more credits per fall and winter semesters for undergraduate students; 3 or more credits per fall and winter semesters for graduate students).
- Students must be in good standing with the University.
Proposals
Students may submit written proposals as individuals or in teams. However, all projects will require faculty or staff mentorship and supervision.
Proposals must include the following:
- a narrative with a clearly stated purpose, objectives, and plan for completion; the narrative should demonstrate student preparation for completion of the project.
- a budget for reasonable expenses (Personal stipend or remuneration does not qualify.)
- a list of outcomes/deliverables
- a plan for public presentation, exhibition, or dissemination
- a letter of support from a faculty or staff member indicating that person’s willingness and ability to guide the student and commenting on the student’s ability to complete the project
- a definition of the project’s potential impact outside the University
- contact information for student(s) submitting the proposal: name, address, phone number, and e-mail address
Timetable: Fall Semester 2008
- Request for Proposals (RFP’s) will be issued by September 5, 2008.
- Proposals need to be submitted by 4:00 p.m., October 31, 2008, to the Office of the President. Incomplete proposals will not be reviewed.
- Applicants will be notified by December 12, 2008.
- Work on funded projects will commence during Winter semester 2009.
- Progress reports will be due every three months until completion of project and should include a memo from the faculty or staff mentor attesting to satisfactory progress.
- A final report will be due within 30 days of completion of project and will need to include a final budget.
Conclusion
Public recognition and promotion of outstanding student work will bring credit to the University, enhancing its growing reputation as an institution of teaching excellence which encourages and supports student innovation, originality, and excellence across a wide range of academic and professional fields.
For more information, contact Dr. Carlos Ramet, Office of the President, (989) 964-4042.
Committee Members: Mr. William Barnes, Dr. Joni Boye-Beaman, Dr. Brooks Byam, Ms. Holly Child, Dr. Andrew Chubb, Mr. Daniel Cook, Dr. Frank Dane, Dr. Sally Decker, Dr. Josh Ode, Dr. Joseph Ofori-Dankwa, Dr. Carlos Ramet, Dr. Danillo Sirias, Dr. Stephen Taber, Dr. Robert Tuttle