Definition of Grants

Research projects and creative activities may be supported through Research Grants. These grants may fund expenses of research and creative projects. Projects must be conducted under the mentorship of Westminster College faculty. Award recipients are required to participate in the Undergraduate Research Symposium in the year of their grant.

Eligibility

In order to apply for research support, the student must have research proposal completed and require expenditures not covered by the department in which the research is being conducted. The student must be enrolled as a degree-seeking student at Westminster College during the time of the grant and in good academic standing. Students who are on academic or disciplinary probation or on a leave of absence or suspension are ineligible for awards. Group Awards: Two or more students may apply for a research grant as a group. The maximum awarded to any group is $600.

Funding

The maximum allocation for any Research Grant is $300. Funding of research/creative activity projects may include the following: supplies, equipment, travel to libraries/data sources, expenses of data collection, etc. College policy will be followed, i.e., receipts must be submitted for all expenses, etc. These funds may not be used for stipends or compensation of any type. Any equipment or supplies purchased for the project remain the property of the College.  Students will NOT be given cash advances.

Deadlines and Dates

Applications will be reviewed and acted upon as they are submitted. Guidelines for processing payments against the award will be included in the award notification letter.

Procedure for Applying for Funds

1. Obtain form “Research Grant Application” from the Drinko center folder on the R Drive or from the Apply link on this page.
2. Complete the form, sign, and attach the following to the request.

a. One-page abstract describing the research or performance
b. Completed Statement of Faculty Support
c. Completed signature page.

3. Obtain approval, as designated by signature on “Research Grant Application Signature Page” of the Faculty Mentor Advisor and the Department Chair.
4. Submit the “Research Grant Application” form to:

Drinko Center for Excellence in Teaching and Learning
McK elvey Campus Center Room 223
Westminster College matunedm@westminster.edu
voice: 724-946-7121
fax: 724-946-6158

5. E-mail title and abstract to matunedm@westminster.edu

Contact

Terri Lenox, Co-Director Drinko Center for Excellence in Teaching and Learning McKelvey Campus Center Room 223 Westminster College lenoxtl@westminster.edu voice: 724-946-6097 fax: 724-946-6158

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