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The SURG/ISURG registration site is now available. Please go here to register.
The International Small
Undergraduate Research Grant (ISURG) is a brand-new 2008-09 program at Carnegie Mellon, run jointly through the Undergraduate Research Office (URO)and the Office of International Education (OIE). ISURG, for the first time, allows students who are planning to study/travel abroad to apply for funds to support a research project while they are abroad. ISURG (like our SURG) awards grants to undergraduates in all disciplines at Carnegie Mellon to defray research expenses. All ISURG students must submit a proposal following the guidelines and deadlines for the SURG; there are two types of proposals, one for Arts and Creative Humanities, and one for all other areas; students select the proposal format most appropriate for their research project.
What can I do?
Students interested in any form of research may apply. Projects are individually based due to location and short duration.
The URO adheres to a broad definition of research –"research,
scholarly, or artistic activities that lead to the production of
new knowledge; to increased problem solving capabilities, including
design and analysis; to original, critical or historical theory
and interpretation; or to the production of art or artistic performance.”
How much funding can I get?
One-person projects qualify for grants up to $500 for materials, supplies and possible travel related to the research project. The grants are given as cash scholarships,
and will not affect your financial aid.
Am I eligible?
You are eligible if you are:
-A CMU undergraduate student - including freshmen - in a degree-granting program;
-Going to be enrolled during the semester of your grant for Fall or Spring awards, or the semester following your grant for Summer awards;
-In good academic standing (not on probation, leave of absence
or suspension);
When
should I apply?
If you are interested in an ISURG grant for the Spring 2009 semester, the deadline is Wednesday, October 15 , 2008. Those interested in grants for the Summer or Fall 2009 grants must apply by March 18, 2009. Appointments with Stephanie Wallach, Director of the URO, to review proposals should be made no later than one week prior to the deadline.
What
are the Grant Requirements?
By accepting your grant, you
are agreeing to:
-participate in all required URO events and dinners
-write thank you notes to donors
-complete all assessments connected to your SURG
-present your work at the Undergraduate Research Symposium (Meeting
of the Minds).
-follow human subjects protocol.
Failure
to satisfy these requirements will result in ineligibility for future
awards.
Ready
to start the process? Use the links to the left.
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