Dr. Alex Hills Engineering Research Award
This competitive grant will be awarded to support one undergraduate engineering research project showing exceptional merit. The award funds the actual costs of the project up to $2,000 plus a $500 student stipend. Proposals are solicited in the fall semester.
Deadline: 5pm on October 10, 2008
Eligibility: Students must be accepted in a baccalaureate degree program at the University of Alaska Anchorage and must be enrolled for the fall 2008 semester.
Fall 2008 Proposal Guidelines:
Engineering Research Proposal: The project should reflect an original research question that will extend knowledge in your area of interest. Your proposal should consist of the following:
1. Dr. Alex Hills Engineering Research Award cover sheet- Include the project title, student's name, and student's signature. The faculty advisor's name and signature should be included, certifying that they have reviewed the proposal for content and that the student is capable of performing the research, and that the faculty member agrees to mentor the student for the project.
2. Abstract and Specific Aims (approx 1 page) - A one paragraph summary of the project proposal and a summary of project goals.
3. Introduction (1-2 pages) - A review of the literature that supports the need for your research. Proposals should include (a) a statement of the research question, problem and/or hypothesis; (b) a historical discussion of the impacts; and (c) a discussion of present understanding and/or state of knowledge concerning the question or problem.
4. Experimental/Project Design (1-2 pages) - Proposals should include a detailed description of how the research project will be completed including (a) a sampling protocol and/or design plan; (b) the methods and/or procedures to be used; (c) the data reduction and statistical analysis to be conducted or a description of the final form of the product.
5. Anticipated Results (1 page) - Provide the reviewers with a list of the results expected. Proposals should include an interpretation and explanation of results as related to hypothesis tested. Also, students may want to discuss or suggest further work that may help address the problem they are trying to solve.
6. Project Budget (allow one page for the budget and one page for budget justification) - Include the cost of personnel, supplies, equipment and travel, and a brief justification for each item. Please note the following:
- The student stipend should not be included in the project budget.
- Travel will be allowed only if it falls within the same academic year as your research and there is a direct relationship between the research and the travel being proposed (e.g. for the purposes of conducting research, or to present results at a conference). Funding for travel to a conference will be granted only if the student is accepted to present at that conference.
- Expenses that will not be allowed include:
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- Compensation for the student's time
- Tuition to get credit for the project
- Amounts for supplies or equipment that exceed reasonable and customary expenses
- Equipment purchased with the grant will belong to UAA after the research is concluded.
- Proposed expenses must be in accordance with UA Policy and Regulation, and funds must be expended as specified in the proposal.
- For this reason, please be as accurate as possible in estimating your expenses. Do not over-inflate your budget; conversely, do not underestimate what your actual costs will be.
7. Project References (1-2 pages) - Use the standard convention of discipline including the author, title or article, journal title, volume, pages, and date.
8. Project Timeline - Outline the anticipated dates of completion of various stages of project. For example: When do you anticipate completing background research , fieldwork, lab work, budget expenditure, etc. Be sure to include in this timeline the following dates:
- Mid-April, 2009 - Presentation at the Undergraduate Research Symposium
- May 31, 2009 - Expenditure deadline
- June 15, 2009 - Final written report deadline
9. Appendix (up to 2 pages) - Student's resume.
Visit the Success Stories Website to view the proposals from the previous winners.
Download:
Dr. Alex Hills Engineering Research Award Announcement
Dr. Alex Hills Engineering Research Award Proposal Guidelines
Dr. Alex Hills Engineering Research Award Cover Sheet
