Farouk El-Baz Student Research Award Application

Farouk El-Baz Student Research Award to Encourage and Support Desert Studies
Application Guidelines:
- You must be a Student Member of the Geological Society of America (GSA).
- You must be a graduate student (Masters or Ph.D. level), or an undergraduate in your senior year.
- If you apply for a GSA Graduate Student Research Grant during this period, in that application, you can opt-in for consideration for the El-Baz award and you do not need to fill out this separate application. Only complete the application form on this page if you are not applying for a GSA Graduate Student Research Grant.
- Any student who is chosen to receive the El-Baz award is not able to receive a GSA Graduate Student Research Grant in the same period.
- If a student receives an El-Baz award, it does not count against their total GSA Graduate Student Research Grants (maximum of two).
- Students who have received one or two GSA Graduate Student Research Grants in the past are eligible to apply for the El-Baz award.
- Unlike the GSA Graduate Student Research Grant program, the El-Baz award has no geographic restrictions.
*Please note: the recipient(s) will be invited to a reception a GSA Connects to acknowledge their award. If you are chosen for the award, a visa may be needed to attend GSA Connects based on your location.
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Are you a member of a GSA Scientific Division? (Check all that apply)*

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University Degree Program*

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Name of Research Advisor*
Title of Proposed Research*
Duration of Investigation (Dates)*
Hypothesis*

This section should present the problem, hypotheses, and the overall objectives of the project. Please be sure to discuss your figure here, if applicable. (1,000 character limit, including spaces)0/1000
Scientific Significance*

This section should discuss the scientific significance; what is the importance of this project? What are the broader scientific impacts? (1,250 character limit)0/2500
Societal Significance*
This section should discuss the societal significance; what is the importance of this project? What are the broader impacts as defined by the National Science Foundation (NSF); i.e., "the potential of the proposed activity to benefit society and contribute to the achievement of specific, desired societal outcomes." (https://www.nsf.gov/od/oia/special/broaderimpacts). (2,500 character limit, including spaces):
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Research Plan*

This section should concisely state your research plan, how it will test your hypothesis stated above, and how the observations and data generated will be applied in order to achieve the overall project objectives. Please be sure to discuss your figure here, if applicable. (1,250 character limit, including spaces)0/2500
Budget

Before completing the budget table below, please review the Policies and Procedures to ensure your budget items are allowable. (Remember, some items, such as salary for you and your advisor, are not allowable.) Then, in the area above, list each individual item in your budget, in order of priority (with the first item being the most important). Be as specific as possible.

Provide each item’s total cost ("Total Amount Budgeted"), the portion of that cost you are requesting from GSA with this proposal ("Amount Requested from GSA"), and the portion of that cost you have requested from other sources ("Amount Requested from Other Sources"). Be sure to total up each row and column of budgeted item costs. (The online application does not do the math for you.) For each line item (row) in the budget, the "Total Amount Budgeted" must equal the sum of the "Amount Requested from GSA" and the "Amount Requested from Other Sources". The total amount requested from GSA must not exceed $3,000.

Budget (US$)*

	Budget Item	Total Amount Budgeted	Amount Requested from GSA (Maximum of $3,000)	Amount Requested from Other Sources (list details in following funding matrix)
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Budget Justification

In this section, explain the need for each item in your budget for which you are requesting funding from GSA. Also, be sure to provide a specific cost breakdown for each item. For example, if you are including the cost of food needed in the field, specify the number of days food would be needed and the daily cost of the food ("10 days at $12/day, for a total of $120").

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*Amount and nature of other available funds, facilities, materials, etc. (1,200 character limit, including spaces):

Other grants that (a) have supported this project, (b) are currently supporting this project, and (c) are being applied for as listed in your budget above. This list should include funds available to or applied for by the thesis supervisor, if these can support the proposed work:

Budget Justification*

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Letter of Support*

Please upload a recommendation letter from a faculty or University research advisor. A strong recommendation letter will discuss the feasibility of the proposed research, the skills and capability of the student, and how the advisor will engage with and support the research project.
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Graphic File*

One graphic with a caption is required with your application. Applications without a graphic will not be reviewed. Upload a pertinent, well-organized figure that enhances the proposal. This figure should illustrate the location, data results, or any other information pertinent to your proposed research. Please be sure to discuss the figure in your proposal text. Successful figures will include at least: title, stand-alone caption, and a citation if not the original work of the student. The figure must be in PDF format; no other file formats will be accepted. The filename must contain a valid pdf extension, such as: "figure.pdf”. The file must be no larger than 5 MB in size. It should be one page, one-sided, and sized no larger than 8.5 inches by 11 inches. Landscape and portrait orientations are both acceptable. To upload the figure, please use the link provided in the application form. Once you already have a figure on file, if you upload a new figure, it will overwrite the old one.
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Do you qualify as a low-income student? (Please review the below website to see if you qualify)

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*Low-Income Student: Refer to definition here: https://www2.ed.gov/about/offices/list/ope/trio/incomelevels.html
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CONFIRMATION
1. I have read all of the Policies and Procedures and all of the Application Instructions, and I certify that my proposal meets the guidelines.
2. All text entered is original; I have not copied text from other proposals or have had anyone else write the text for me.
3. I have read and agree to abide by the GSA Code of Ethics and Professional Conduct and have read GSA's Privacy Policy.
4. I am currently studying in the US, Canada, Mexico or Central America.
5. I agree that recordings (audio and/or video) and/or images (still and/or video) that result from my GSA-funded research may be included in the Progress Report I submit to GSA. I agree to allow GSA to use such recordings and images, which may include my name or likeness, in any GSA related publications, marketing and promotional materials, or web site.
6. I agree that if I am selected to receive a grant, and if I have a U.S. Social Security Number (SSN) or U.S. Tax Identification Number (TIN), I will provide it to GSA to facilitate payment of the funds.
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Farouk El-Baz Student Research Award to Encourage and Support Desert Studies