SOTA Undergraduate Research Opportunities!

Each fall, the School of the Arts offers funding for students to conduct interdisciplinary creative and scholarly research projects focusing on a theme. These grants are up to $1,000 with additional funds available for the public component. You will choose the theme based on the Bold Aspirations Strategic Initiatives. Please indicate your choice on your grant application. Theme Choices: Sustaining the Planet, Powering the World Promoting Well-Being, Finding Cures Building Communities, Expanding Opportunities Harnessing Information, Multiplying Knowledge Applications are due November 7 by 5:00 PM in 200 Strong Hall. A SIRG application consists of: A completed application cover letter. A typewritten proposal not to exceed four single-spaced pages (following the guidelines). Use a 12-point font. A completed budget page Two supporting letters from members of the faculty (not graduate student instructors), one of whom is the faculty sponsor, and the other of whom is in the general area of your discipline. Please include a recommendation form with each letter of support. Both letters must be accompanied by a signed letter of reference form (attached). The letter must be in a sealed envelope and signed across the seal by the recommender. In special cases, the application may also involve other items: If you are submitting a proposal involving creative work, you may submit DVDs or slides of your previous work. This is not required, but it may help reviewers better understand the proposal. If you have previously received a SIRG you must provide a statement showing why you believe you should be awarded another grant. Summarize what was accomplished under the previous grant and explain how the current project differs from the earlier one. Please see the attached files, or visit www.sota.ku.edu/SIRG for the application and more information. If you have questions, either reply to this email or call give us a call at (785) 864-6159.