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These guidelines are to help clarify the application instructions and to give insight into the decision-making process of the WU-CSI Grant Committee. Not all of these guidelines will apply to every grant request, and there may be information unique to a request that should be included in the application. Provide sufficient justification and information to avoid a delay in the approval of your application.  Please submit four (4) copies of the application.

PURPOSES AND FUNCTION
The purpose of the WU-CSI Grant Committee is to allocate funds for the support of scholarly, creative activities of undergraduates at Washburn University. In this capacity, the WU-CSI Grant Committee will review requests for funds to cover reasonable expenses associated with scholarly activities.  It is also the hope of the WU-CSI committee that awarded grants will instill professional behavior in students.  Behavior inconsistent with appropriate professionalism may result in the revocation of any awarded monies. 

REQUEST FOR SUPPORT OF A PROJECT
Provide a brief synopsis to include the following items: descriptive title; purpose; significance (be specific); hypothesis and methodology (if empirical); and performance, presentation, or exhibit avenues to show the final work. For resources that are requested, comment on how they will be used to support the project, current availability of similar equipment, and its usefulness to the project.

BUDGET DETAILS APPLICABLE TO ALL REQUESTS
Provide a budget that is well thought out with details and justification. Items to be purchased must include estimated freight/delivery charges, and method of purchase.

FINAL REPORT
Upon signing the application, you agree to accept grant funds, and agree to submit a brief follow-up report to the WU-CSI Grant Committee (HC 211).  For grants awarded in the Fall semester, follow-up reports should be submitted no later than January 15thFor grants awarded in the Spring semester, follow-up reports should be submitted no later than June 15th.  Failure to complete this requirement will make a student ineligible for future grants.

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WU-CSI Project Support Application
WASHBURN UNIVERSITY

http://www.washburn.edu/wu-csi

NAME __________________________________________________________
Contact information:
    Address: ______________________________________________________
                    
______________________________________________________
    Phone:    
______________________________________________________
    Email:     
______________________________________________________

Overall GPA ___________

Major ________________________________

Total hours completed:
        Overall ___________
        In major ___________
NATURE OF PROPOSED PROJECT (Complete the attached form as it relates to your specific request and attach supporting data.)
  • Attach a description that presents the rationale of the project and its objective, along with any appropriate documentation.
  • Include a proposed timeline indicating start and completion dates.
  • Include an explicit and detailed budget (include estimated delivery/freight/postage charges).
  • Proposed research requires the use of human or animal research subjects: [  ] YES     [  ] NO
    (NOTE funding is contingent upon the approval of the Institution Review Board)

    What is the status of your project with regard to IRB approval? (Check one)

    Not yet submitted _____ Approved______ (attach copy of approval)
    Pending approval _____ Not Applicable_____
    AMOUNT REQUESTED: $_________________ a) Have you received prior funds for THIS project from this committee? [  ] YES     [  ] NO
    If yes, indicate the amount ______ and date received ______________
    b) Have you applied for/or received funds for THIS project from another source? [  ] YES     [  ] NO
    If yes, indicate the amount _____ and source ____________________  
    c) Have you received prior funds for a project from this committee? [  ] YES     [  ] NO
    If yes, indicate the amount _____and date received ________________

    and attach information regarding the previous project.

               d) Have you completed all of the requirements of previous grants received from the WU-CSI committee?
                       [  ] YES     [  ] NO    [  ] not applicable

    If previously awarded funds from WU-CSI, the student must have fulfilled all requirements of previous awards and must be in good standing, as defined by the WU-CSI Committee.

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    APPROVALS
    _________________________________________________   ______________
    Applicant signature                                                                                     Date:
    (By signing this application, you agree to submit a final presentation to the WU-CSI Grant Committee.)
    _________________________________________________   _____________
    Faculty Supervisor signature                                                                        Date
    _________________________________________________   _____________
    Department Chair signature                                                                         Date

    DELIVER TO PSYCHOLOGY OFFICE (HC 211) AFTER ALL REQUIRED SIGNATURES HAVE BEEN OBTAINED.






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    REQUEST FOR SUPPORT OF A PROJECT
     
    The submitted proposal should contain the following information:

    DESCRIPTIVE TITLE

    ABSTRACT (including)

  • Purpose
  • Significance
  • General Description of Project: (hypothesis & methodology if empirical)
  • LETTER OF SUPPORT
    The letter should be written and signed by the faculty supervisor. This letter should also be co-signed by the Chairperson of the Department.


    Potential for publication, presentation, performance or exhibit:

    Where may you be able to present or perform this work?


    Are equipment and/or materials being requested?

    [  ] YES [  ] NO
    If yes, how will they be used?
    Are the requested resources currently available at Washburn University?
    [  ] YES [  ] NO
    If yes, rationale for this request?
    Assuming your proposal has been approved, which ONE of the following do you prefer? (Check one)
    _____ I plan on purchasing the requested materials myself and to then be reimbursed by the University.
    _____ I prefer to have the requested materials purchased through the University.
    (Note: Equipment acquired through a CSI grant becomes the property of Washburn University.)





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    Budget

    SUMMARY OF ALL REQUESTS:
     
     
     
     
     
     
          
                  
     
     
     
     
     
     
     
     

    TOTAL REQUESTED: $_________________



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    COMMITTEE USE ONLY

    Date Application Received ______________________
    Email Acknowledgement of Receipt Sent ________________    Application Complete [  ]YES      [  ] NO
    Approved_______________ Not Approved _______________ Approved with modification_______________

    Comments _______________________________________________________________

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    _______________________________________  _____________________
    Committee Chair signature                                                                     Date

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