SRPD Funding Proposal

If you are interested in proposing a project, please review the Overview of Funding Types below to determine the type of funding appropriate for your project.  Then, complete this form and upload the required documents as indicated below.  

SRPD Participation in Professional Development (PD) Application Required Documents

• PD Project Proposal
• Current resumé
• Detailed Budget

SRPD Summer Scholar Application Required Documents

• Summer Scholar Proposal
• Current resumé
• Proposed Budget

SRPD PD Tier 1:  Productive Participation in Professional Development  (Award can fund up to 100% of the project)

Tier 1 proposals must involve “productive participation” (producing information) such as engaging in or sharing the results of student research or creative projects, and active professional development opportunities such as internships. Through these opportunities, students are producing and sharing knowledge and/or actively contributing to their fields. Examples:

• Research: Travel to/from a research site, purchase of equipment or supplies not available through WNMU, and conference travel expenses to present original work/research
• Creative Projects: Material expenses (e.g., venue or equipment rental, costumes, photocopying of scripts or scores) associated with producing or sharing creative projects (e.g., art exhibits, films, stage productions, or concerts)
• Internship Participation: Costs associated with internship participation (e.g., travel, housing, and food).

SRPD PD Tier 2: Receptive Participation in Professional Development (Award can fund up to 75% of the project)

Tier 2 proposals involve attending an event or for obtaining materials for learning purposes or “receptive participation” (receiving information) in professional development opportunities. Through these opportunities, students are receiving knowledge from their fields. Examples:

• Registration and travel expenses for virtual or off-campus educational   programs, regional/national conferences, or workshops for learning purposes.
• Professional organization membership fees (unrelated to conference attendance)
• Certifications

 

Summer Scholar Program Overview:

The SRPD Summer Scholars program is intended for undergraduate and graduate students who are further along in their academic paths and who have some relevant experience, as this program funds students completing independent projects, with the guidance and support of mentors.
• The SRPD Summer Scholars program funds independent student research and other scholarly or creative projects that will enhance the student applicant’s academic/career development and make some contribution to their chosen field of study.
• Students may apply for stipends up to $3,000 to conduct their own original research or creative project for 160–200 hours at a rate of $15 per hour, in addition to requesting funding for equipment, supplies, and software.
• Students may work up to 20 hours per week.
• Students need a minimum of one WNMU mentor with relevant expertise. 

SRPD Participation in Professional Development (PD):

• Current student 
  • undergraduate or graduate
  • full-time or part-time
• Academic Good Standing
• Project proposal that clearly advances academic and/or professional goals

SRPD Summer Scholar:

• Current student
  • undergraduate or graduate
  • full-time or part-time
• Course Enrollment for summer and/or the fall semester
• Academic Good Standing
• Project proposal that clearly advances academic and/or professional goals

Priority may be given to new SRPD applicants over those who have previously received SRPD funding.

The approval process may take up to one month, so please plan to submit your proposal well in advance of your project start date.

• Upon submission, your application will be forwarded to your faculty mentor for review and approval
• Once the faculty mentor has approved your proposal, it will be sent to the SRPD Student Committee for evaluation.
• The SRPD Student Committee makes the final determination of whether to accept your proposal and if the proposal is accepted, the amount of the SRPD award, which may be different than your proposed budget.
• If either the faculty mentor or the SRPD Student Committee require additional information, we will request that you Revise and Resubmit.

Carefully review the following terms and conditions of SRPD funding:

• Awards are competitive and based on project merit and qualification of the applicant(s).
• All funding must be spent in consultation with the SRPD director and program manager. Any purchases made prior to the award, on another individual’s credit card (even university purchasing cards), or without approval may be declined reimbursement through SRPD Funds.
• Funds are expected to be fully utilized within the time frame specified in the request. Any funds allocated that are not spent or inconsistent with the guidelines outlined in the award must be returned to the university within one week of return from the event or conclusion of the project (or within 10 days of notifying SRPD, if applicable).
• All awardees are required to submit a summary of their project in the form of a two-page final report, and additional requests of the awardee may be made. The expected completion date of all requests of awardees will be communicated in the letter of award.
• Dissemination of project results is required. Possibilities will be discussed upon award of funding. Consent to appear on the SRPD website and to have work featured is implied by accepting these funds.
• All awardees will send SRPD (via SPRD@WNMU.EDU) any presented/accepted abstracts for presentations at regional/national meetings, submitted/accepted publications in peer-reviewed journals and/or professional or personal developments (e.g., a job or advanced educational pursuits) that are based on or a result of the funded project.
• Acceptance of the funding is taken as agreement to fulfill these requirements. Any failure to fulfill such requirements may result in denial of future funding.