URSA Mini-Research Grant Proposal

Proposals reviewed monthly- new submissions will begin June 1, 2023.

Information Required for the URSA-MRG (up to $500)

For each type of proposal, please include the following information (1-6 below) in a single document.  Save the document as a pdf file (Your name_URSAMRG_Date). Also save an unofficial copy of your Baylor transcript.

1. Your Name
2. Your BU ID and e-mail
3. Phone Number
4. Mentor's name and e-mail 
5. Training or safety documents (if applicable)
6. Research proposal (See below)
7. An unofficial transcript (pdf)

URSA MRG for Equipment, Supplies, or Services

Introduction 

1. Please provide a synopsis of the area of research and the specific need that you have for the requested supplies or small equipment.
2. What are your specific objectives? Give a clear rationale for your request and how the grant funds will be used to support research.

Methods 

1. Please provide a timeline for completing the work and where this work will be performed.
2. Describe your specific role in completing this work. For example, will you be working with a team or responsible for the entire project. 

Budget

1. Please provide a list of supplies or services. Include the vendor and the cost.
2. Include a brief justification for the use of funds. 

• URSA Mini Research Grant Faculty Support Form

URSA MRG for Travel

Introduction 

1. Please provide a synopsis of the area of research and the specific need that you have for the requested travel funds.
2. What are your specific objectives? Give a clear rationale for your request and how the grant funds will be used to support research.
3. If you are presenting at a conference, include the acceptance letter for your Abstract, or another form of evidence that you will be presenting. Funding for student travel to conferences or meetings requires that the undergraduate student is presenting their research. Please send any questions to URSA@baylor.edu. 

Budget

1. Please provide a timeline of your travel plans.
2. Include a breakdown of the cost for meals, travel, and lodging. 
3. Is your department (or others) contributing any funds for travel? Please describe.

• URSA Mini Research Grant Faculty Support Form

URSA MRG for Student Research Employment

Introduction

1. Please provide a synopsis of the area of research and the specific need that you have for requesting student salary funding.
2. What are your specific objectives? Give a clear rationale for your request and how the grant funds will be used to support research.

Budget

You may request funds to pay yourself for performing research activities, as long as you are complying with all student employment policies.  

1. Please provide a timeline of your proposed work schedule including an hourly wage.
2. Include a breakdown of the duties and activities that you will be performing.

• URSA Mini Research Grant Faculty Support Form

INSTITUTIONAL COMPLIANCE

• Institutional compliance is required for all research projects. Projects utilizing human subjects, animal subjects, radioactive materials, or recombinant DNA must have established protocols approved by the relevant institutional compliance committee(s). Funds cannot be dispersed until your protocol is approved.
• Any website or online database proposed with College of Arts & Sciences funding must follow the Baylor ITS Guidelines and Policies. 

Proposals reviewed monthly- open submission

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