Use this form to apply for

SRTG Research / Study Grants

Thesis, Pre-Thesis, ISP,
Course/Tutorial Projects, and Study Abroad.

If you are interested in applying for funding
support for a conference presentation, please use the
SRTG Conference Presentation Form.

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PLEASE READ AND CAREFULLY REVIEW THE LINKS BELOW - YOU ARE RESPONSIBLE FOR THIS INFORMATION.

Application Instructions & Program Guidelines (right-click on the link to open a new window/tab)

The SRTG Application deadlines:

Student Proposals must be submitted by
Monday, March 31, 2025, 5 pm

Faculty Letters must be submitted by
Wednesday, April 2, 2025, 5 pm

Do not wait until the last minute.

Research Project Proposal
(Thesis or Pre-thesis, ISP, Course/Tutorial)

Project Description

Please describe your proposed project, answering the following questions:

• How does this research/project relate to your overall AOC, academic and career trajectory?

• What have you accomplished so far in this project?

• How will this project lead to your future work and/or goals?

Include a discussion of your methods, key supporting literature, anticipated outcomes/end results hoped for (conclusions you hope to make). Keep in mind: you are writing to an educated, but not an expert audience.  Jargon and technical details should be described in ways that an intelligent layperson can understand, but still with enough specificity that someone from your field would find your descriptions adequate.  

Course, ISP, Tutorial Pre-Thesis and/or Thesis Related Costs

SRTG funding is available for all costs associated with independent research projects by students, including travel, food, lodging, equipment, supplies, copying, mileage, etc.  Please provide estimates of your expenses (we are not looking for "ballpark" figures - these should be close to the actual expenses anticipated based on research). The maximum award amount is $2000 total, but proposals can request more. 

 If you do not require Travel, do NOT put zeros. Leave the boxes blank.  The same goes for Materials, Supplies and Equipment section.  If not requesting funds, leave the boxes blank.

Budget Narrative/Justification

ALL grant requests require a budget narrtaive/justification explaining the particular costs.  Applicants are expected to research and justify expected expenses.  

If your research or project involves compensation of participants, please review carefully the process described in the Instructions & Guidelines.

Total Costs vs. SRTG Requested Budget and Budget Justification

The total project costs may or may not be the same as your SRTG request. Usually, the costs in carrying out a project are higher than what you will REQUEST from the SRTG. Most projects average less than $1,000 in award funding.  

Applications that request more than $2,000 are discouraged; however, if the applicant is requesting more than $2,000,  additional justification should be provided for the request beyond simply stating one's need or that one can't practically carry out the grant without funding over $2,000. Students are encouraged to seek other sources of funding to support their work. 

The following Additional Supporting Material upload boxes below are available for up to 4 SINGLE SHEETS per selection. Or, if you have all FOUR sheets as ONE document, you may load that one file under the first upload button.  In either case, ONLY FOUR ADDITONAL SUPPORTING PAGES MAY BE ADDED TO YOUR APPLICATION.  ANY PAGES OVER THAT WILL BE REMOVED FROM YOUR APPLICATION AND DELETED.  Please contact srtg@ncf.edu if you have questions or need assistance with uploading your document.  Only .pdf, .doc, .jpg and .xls will be allowed.

Study Abroad Proposals

Study Abroad Proposal

Please describe your proposed study abroad program, answering the following questions:

• Why this program is important to your AOC?

• How this connects to your research interests?

• Will you be doing independent research in the host country? If so, what specifically will you be doing or planning on doing?

• How will this experience lead to your future work and/or goals?

Study Abroad Related Costs

SRTG funding is available for costs associated with study abroad, including travel, ground transportation, program fees, etc.  Please provide estimates of your expenses (these should be close to the actual expenses anticipated based on research and you should upload materials that document your estimates). The maximum award amount is $2000 total, but proposals can request more. 

 If not requesting funds, leave the boxes blank.

Budget Narrative/Justification

ALL grant requests require a budget narrtaive/justification explaining the particular costs.  Applicants are expected to research and justify expected expenses.  

Total Costs vs. SRTG Requested Budget and Budget Justification

The total costs for study abroad may or may not be the same as your SRTG request. Usually, the costs are higher than what you will REQUEST from the SRTG.  Applicants are expected to research and justify expected expenses.  

Applications that request more than $2,000 are discouraged; however, if the applicant is requesting more than $2,000,  additional justification should be provided for the request beyond simply stating one's need or that one can't practically carry out the grant without funding over $2,000. Students are encouraged to seek other sources of funding to support their work. 

The following Additional Supporting Material upload boxes below are available for up to 4 SINGLE SHEETS per selection. Or, if you have all FOUR sheets as ONE document, you may load that one file under the first upload button.  In either case, ONLY FOUR ADDITONAL SUPPORTING PAGES MAY BE ADDED TO YOUR APPLICATION.  ANY PAGES OVER THAT WILL BE REMOVED FROM YOUR APPLICATION AND DELETED.  Please contact srtg@ncf.edu if you have questions or need assistance with uploading your document.  Only .pdf, .doc, .jpg and .xls will be allowed.

E-Signature Required Below - Please read carefully as you are agreeing to the following understandings and conditions:

By signing (typing your legal name how you sign documents) in the space below, you are certifying that the above information is correct and that you are the person completing this application. When you press the submit button, you will receive an email confirmation that your application was received. Please print for your records and retain as verification of your application.

Due to the volume of applications, 3-4 weeks will be allotted from the time of the Faculty/Sponsor recommendation letter deadline for the committee to meet, review, and determine awards.

You will be notified via the email address on your application when decisions are made.   

1). Return completed written acceptance and W-9 within 30 days of award notification. 

Awards will be forfeited if the acceptance form and W9 are not received from the student 30 days after email notification to the student and sponsor. 

Funds provided through the NCF Foundation must be picked up within 30 days after email notification.  Funds not picked up in this timeframe will be voided.

2). If applicable, provide a handwritten or typed thank you note to the donor or trustee of the funds prior to receiving the check. 

3). SRTG awards are processed through financial aid and you must not have any outstanding charges on your student account. If you do have outstanding charges, note that these will be be deducted from overall SRTG award amount.

4). The funds awarded will be solely used as proposed and you will keep travel and purchase receipts.  The original receipts must be submitted within 30 days to the Center of Career Engagement and Opportunity (CEO) in Library 154. 

5). Allocated funds to participating students as part of proposals using human subjects (if applicable) will be accountable to me and I am ultimately responsible for all reporting.

6). Provide a final project and expense summary report to the project faculty sponsor and to the Center for Career Engagement and Opportunity (CEO) within 30 days after completing the research project (a copy of the thesis abstract, if funds were for the thesis is sufficient).  Email: srtg@ncf.edu

7). Return any unspent funds and/or relinquish permanent equipment back to the associated division or library as appropriate.

8). Review additional program guidelines linked at the top of this application and by signing below, you acknowledge that you have reviewed these guidelines.