Summer Research Grants
Students Interested in Applying for Summer Grants:
The Faculty Development and Scholarship Committee is accepting applications from students interested in doing research during the summer of 2008. These grants are intended for students who plan to engage in research or independent study that will lead to publication, presentation, exhibition, or performance. They are not normally granted for participation in formal coursework, formal study abroad programs, or internships. The Committee anticipates being able to make seven such awards for the summer of 2008.
Each student who is awarded a grant will receive a $2,600 stipend for eight weeks of research during the summer and one course-unit of research or independent study at no cost to the student. Recipients who do research on campus will be provided with campus housing (based on double occupancy). Students may not have other obligations (work, course work, etc.) during the period of the grant. In addition, the student is expected to be enrolled at Muhlenberg in fall 2008.
Students who are interested in applying should request a cover sheet and guidelines from Lori Flatto, Secretary in the Dean for Academic Life's Office on the third floor of the Haas College Center or obtain copies electronically [refer to links below]. The proposal must include an abstract of the proposed work, a 3 to 5 page description of the project, and a letter of support from the faculty sponsor. The proposal is to be written by the student and should be approved by the faculty sponsor. Seven copies of the grant proposal shall be submitted to the Dean’s Office by noon on Friday, February 22, 2008.
Students in all majors are eligible to apply. Representative projects include scientific research, photographic essays, choreography, and literary studies. Projects should be focused (one aspect of a writer’s work, the effect of light on plant defense mechanisms, etc.). Projects are intended to be student-initiated rather than faculty-initiated. Please see the Suggestions for Student Summer Research Grant Applications prepared by the Faculty Development and Scholarship Committee.
Please note: If you plan to do survey research or other research with human subjects, you will need Muhlenberg College Internal Review Board (IRB) approval. Dr. Lora Taub, Media and Communication, is the chair of the IRB. Applications without such approval are incomplete and will not be considered. Getting IRB approval can be a time consuming process (especially if the project involves anyone under 18 years old) and must be started early.
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