Richter Application Academic Year

Richter Application - Academic Year Project

College Honors, Senior Research, Independent Study, Experiential
General Overview About This Form:
This is a web-based application form with required fields (indicated by *). You will be required to upload supporting documents in PDF format. You will need to provide the following:

1. Basic student and project information
2. Project proposal typed, double spaced, no more than 5 pages in length.
Please use headings (below)and respond to the following:
- Abstract (250 words or less) should summarize the main goals of your project and funding use.
- The primary objectives and significance of the project.
- The methods or strategies you will use to conduct your project.
- The anticipated timeline of conducting the project.
- An explanation of the relationship of the project to your academic and career goals.
3. Budget breakdown and documentation ("proof") of expenses: (To document
proposed expenses from websites, such as Amazon or airline pages, use the
print screen function and/or a snipping tool. Receipts and/or invoices can be
scanned or photographed. All expenses must be combined into one PDF
document to upload.)
4. Faculty sponsor name and email address

Maximum Funding Values per Project Type:
Knox College Honors Project $1,300
Senior Research/Capstone $750
Independent Study $750
Experiential/Internship $1,250

Description:
The Vovis Advisory Board is charged with the distribution of Richter funding to support student research and creative work. Applications are evaluated on completeness, feasibility, and quality.

Important Information and Reminders:

1. This application requires a faculty sponsor. Your faculty sponsor is the faculty
member at Knox who is familiar with your project and supports your
application for funding. You should talk with your faculty sponsor to
obtain their support prior to completing this application and provide
them with a copy of your project proposal. After you submit your
application the Vovis Center will send a "link" to your faculty sponsor asking
them if they acknowledge and approval your Richter application.

2. Richter funding cannot be used to purchase food/meals.

3. All "non-consumable items" (such as equipment/supplies not "used up" during
the project) become property of Knox College at the conclusion of the project.

4. Late applications will not be accepted/reviewed.
Applicant Information
Student Name

First NameLast Name
Student ID*
Student Email Address*
example@knox.edu
Cell Phone Number

Area CodePhone Number
Gender*
Current Class*
Expected Grad Term*
Term
Expected Grad Year*
Year (YYYY)
Declared/Intended Major(s) (More than one can be selected)*
Declared/Intended Minor(s) (More than one can be selected)
Have you previously received Richter funding for this project?*

YesNo
Project Details
Type of Project (choose the best fit):*

HonorsSenior ResearchIndependent StudyExperiential
Working Title of Project*
Project Start Date*

MonthDayYear
Date
Project End Date*

MonthDayYear
Date
Term you plan to spend Richter funding*
All awarded funding should be spent by the project end date.
Project Proposal: Proposals should be typed, double spaced, and no more than 5 pages in length. Please use headings and respond to the following items:

1. Abstract (250 words or less) should summarize the main goals of your
project and funding use.
2. The primary objectives and the significance of the project.
3. The methods or strategies you will use to conduct your project.
4. The anticipated timeline of conducting the project.
5. An explanation of the relationship of the project to your academic and
career goals.
Upload Project Proposal*

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Ethics for Human Participants and or Animals

If your research involves human participants and or animals, you MUST obtain IRB and or IACUC approval respectively before any research may be undertaken and any funding can be disbursed.
Does this project include research that involves human participants and or animals?*
Have you received IRB approval?*

YesNo
Have you received IACUC approval?*

YesNo
Please indicate the date you plan to submit an application for ethics approval.*

MonthDayYear
Date
Upload your IRB and or IACUC approval.*

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Other Funding
Have you, or will you, apply for other sources of funding for this project?*

YesNo
Details of source of funding, the amount requested, and the date a decision is expected*
Note: If your project includes international travel, you MUST also apply for funding through the Stellyes Center for Global Studies.
Budget
The Vovis Center Faculty Advisory Board requires proof of an itemized budget that reflects the full cost of this project (even if greater than the amount of this award). There should be a clear connection between budget items and your proposed project.
HOW TO COMPLETE THE BUDGET ITEM FIELDS: Use the drop down menu to select the most accurate Budget Item Category. Group items that fall under the same category together. The Amount should reflect all expenses related to that category. Please start by completing Budget Item Category (A). Complete additional Budget Item Categories (B,C,D,E) accordingly as needed.
Budget Item Category (A)
Please select from the drop down list.
Amount (A)
Budget Item(s) Detail (A)*
Budget Item Category (B)
Please select from the drop down list.
Amount (B)
Budget Item(s) Detail (B)
Budget Item Category (C)
Please select from the drop down list.
Amount (C)
Budget Item(s) Detail (C)
Budget Item Category (D)
Please select from the drop down list.
Amount (D)
Budget Item(s) Detail (D)
Budget Item Category (E)
Please select from the drop down list.
Amount (E)
Budget Item(s) Detail (E)
Amount Totals
This is an auto calculated field.
Amount Requested*
Include 2 decimal places. Do not exceed maximum funding values.
Attach proof of expenses as one document in PDF format.*

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Post-Award Terms and Conditions
By submitting this application you agree to:
1. Abide by the guidelines described in the Richter Award Agreement (sent after committee aproval has been granted).
2. Sign and return the Award Agreement to the Vovis Center in a timely fashion.
3. Allow the Vovis Center/College to share your name and project title.
4. Submit a final relport to the Vovis Center by the due date listed in your award agreement.
5. Acknowledge support of Richter funding if/when presenting your work publicly.
6. Participate in HORIZONS in the spring.
7. Contact the Vovis Center if there are major changes to the project and/or if it will no longer be completed.
Applicant Agreement: By clicking "yes" you indicate that you have read and agree to the terms and conditions listed above. Clicking "yes" is the equivalent of your signature.*

Yes, I agree
Faculty Sponsor Information
Your "faculty sponsor" is the faculty member at Knox who is familiar with your project and supports your application for funding. You should have talked with your faculty sponsor to obtain their support prior to completing this application and provide them with a copy of your project proposal.

After you submit this online application, your Faculty Sponsor will be sent a "link" to acknowledge they are both familiar with and support your application for Richter funding.
Faculty Email Address*
example@knox.edu
Faculty Sponsor*

First NameLast Name

Richter Application - Academic Year Project

Applicant Information

Project Details

Ethics for Human Participants and or Animals

Other Funding

Budget

Post-Award Terms and Conditions

Faculty Sponsor Information

Faculty Approval and Acknowledgment