Content
Your proposal must be divided into sections as described below (be sure to clearly label the sections):
1. Project information
- state what the project is
- explain why the project is important (e.g., how the project will contribute to your academic development)
- describe how your background in academics and/or other areas has prepared you to do this project
- discuss relevant literature and/or previous work in the area done by you and by others
- describe the project: what exactly are you planning to do
- describe any language and/or cultural barriers as well as potential safety concerns you may encounter in the course of your project
2. Timeline for the project
- include a timeline for your research (for example, list what you expect to be doing each week during your project)
- if you plan to travel off campus for your research, provide an itinerary for where you plan to be and when you will be there
3. Additional information
- Personal circumstances: if you would like the committee to know of any financial needs or other circumstances, you may include that information
- LEAVE TERM GRANTS ONLY:
- If you do not plan to work on the research full time during your leave term, state this specifically and note the amount of time you intend to devote to the project
- If you will be doing anything else during the term of your proposed research (e.g. internship, employment, personal travel) explain the other activities and specify number of hours per week that you will be devoting to those.
- SENIOR HONORS THESIS GRANTS ONLY:
- If the research is related to your senior honors thesis, explain the relationship of the research to your honors thesis (proposed or in progress) and also specify whether your research advisor is also your thesis advisor
- SHOALS MARINE LAB ONLY
- Describe your understanding of the Shoals Marine Lab facility and how you will adapt to the island's relative isolation