Purpose
Awards of up to $750 each are available to purchase supplies (examples include: test strips, art supplies, data sets) for a student lead research/creative project.
Students who submit an application will be considered for any funding they qualify for during the review process.
Eligibility
Any student currently enrolled in an undergraduate or graduate program at Northern Kentucky University. Project must be completed prior to graduation. Students may only receive supplies funds once during a single academic year. All projects must be mentored by a faculty member and follow appropriate ethical approvals.
Supply funds and use:
The maximum amount of this award will be $750 (minimum of $100) per student. Allowable expenses are research and creative projects-related only and include equipment, supplies, project- related student travel, printing, software, and other justified costs. All tangible items and materials, including books and software, purchased with award funds remain the property of NKU. All purchases must conform to University policies set by the Purchasing Office. Unallowable expenses include gift cards, prizes, stipends, wages, and/or travel in order to present research findings or perform creative projects.
Process
Important Dates
Fall deadline: October 10th
Spring deadline: February 27th
Selection Criteria:
All proposals will be reviewed and rated by a committee made up of faculty reviewers. Proposals will be reviewed for content and adherence to guidelines. Below is a list of criteria used for evaluation. As you compose each section of the proposal, keep these criteria in mind and be sure to convey to the reviewers as effectively as possible the following considerations:
