Fall 2024 Endowed Undergraduate Research Awards Application

General Information

Use this application to apply for research-related awards in Fall 2024. This application contains all the information you need to apply for one of the six Fall 2024 awards. Undergraduate sudents from all majors and class years are eligible and encouraged to apply.

For Fall 2024, the Minerva Center for High Impact Learning is able to provide funding to students through the Abele Research Fund, the Greenwald Research Fund, the Moyer Research Fund, and the Undergraduate Research Scholarships that were generously donated by Clyde '28 & Virgina Roosa '32 Slocum, Adelaid Schmid '38 and Adrienne Zimberg '83.

Awards up to $1,000 are available. Due to the nature of the awards and application, students will only receive one award in Fall 2024.

Applications will be reviewed by a committee of University at Albany faculty and professionals. Awards are determined by the highest weighted point total for all required application materials.

Deadlines

Applications will close on November 10, 2024 at 11:59 PM.

Faculty Certification must be received by November 13, 2024, at 11:59 PM.

You will be notified of the review committee's decision by the end of November 2024.

All materials, including faculty certification, must be received before the deadlines.

Expectations

Student recipients of funding from the Minerva Center may be required to present their funded work at UAlbany Showcase Day in April 2025. More information will be provided about Showcase in early 2025.

Eligibility
1. The applicant must be a full-time matriculated undergraduate student at the University in Fall 2024.
2. The applicant must be actively engaged in a research project in the current semester of application (Fall 2024).
3. The research project must be mentored and/or supervised by a University at Albany Faculty member, affiliated researcher (ex. Principal Investigator), adjunct faculty, graduate/PhD student, etc.
4. The research may contribute to any academic discipline, concentration, or content area. Projects involving credit-bearing experiences (research internship, independent study, or course-based research) may be considered.
Application Requirements

Complete applications include:
- Full application completed by the deadline.
- Detailed summary of your role and responsibilities for the research project. Specific descriptions will help the review committee have a better understanding of your role.
- Research Abstract
- Stated acknowledgment that as a recipient you may be required to present your research project at UAlbany Showcase Day in April 2025.
- Budget Summary (including incurred or pending expenses related to the project)
- Faculty Certification, completed by the certification deadline.
Endowed Undergraduate Research Awards Application

Fall 2024
Part 1: Student Personal Information

During the review process, you may be asked to provide additional information. All correspondence and notifications will be generated from the information your provide below. Be sure to use proper spelling, capitalization, and punctuation.
Full Name*

First NameLast Name
University at Albany Student ID Number*
ex: 001234567
University at Albany Email Address*
ex: ddane@albany.edu
Permanent Mailing Address - this is where your check will be mailed to if selected as a recipient*

Street Address

Street Address Line 2

CityState / Province

Postal / Zip Code
Your Class Year*

Freshmen (Class of 2028)Sophomore (Class of 2027)Junior (Class of 2026)Senior (Class of 2025)
Academic Major*
2nd Academic Major
Academic Minor*
If no minor, write N/A
2nd Academic Minor
Cumulative GPA*
Are you enrolled at least 12 credits in Fall 2024?*

YesNo
If you are not enrolled in at least 12 credits in Fall 2024, you are not eligible for undergraduate research funding.
Optional Demographic Information

Information regarding gender, ethnic origin, and race are optional. The information provided below will only be used for report generation and in no way affects an applicant's selection for undergraduate research funding.
Gender

FemaleMaleTransgender FemaleTransgender MaleGender Variant/Non-ConformingNot ListedPrefer not to answer
If you selected Not Listed, you may use the below space to share your gender
Pronouns

She/herHe/himThey/themZe/Zir/ZirsZe/Hir/HirsPrefer not to answerOther
Which of the following best describes you?

Asian or Pacific IslanderBlack or African AmericanHispanic or LatinoNative American or Alaskan NativeWhite or CaucasianMultiracial or BiracialA race/ethnicity not listed herePrefer not to answer
You may use the space below to provide your race/ethnicity if not listed above or if you wish to provide more after selecting Multiracial or Biracial
Part 2: Research Project Information

A copy of this application and associated materials will be sent to the faculty mentor/supervisor that is listed as part of the full application requirements. A representative from the Minerva Center for High Impact Learning will contact your Faculty Mentor/Supervisor for the Faculty Certification.
Are you actively engaged in a research project this semester?*

YesNo
If you are not actively working on this project in Fall 2024, you are not eligible to apply for undergraduate research funding.
Research Project Title/Name of Project*
Which of the below categories does your research fit best in?*

Physical scienceNatural scienceSocial or behavioral scienceHumanitiesCorporate managementBusinessOther
When did you begin working on this project?*
Ex: Spring 2022
How have you engaged in this research project throughout your time working on it? Select all that apply

In-PersonHybrid (some in-person, some remote/virtual)Remote/VirtualOther
Faculty Mentor/Supervisor Name*

First NameLast Name
Faculty Mentor/Supervisor Email*
ex: ddane@albany.edu
Faculty Mentor/Supervisor Department*
ex: Biological Sciences, Public Health, Atmospheric Science
Please use the space below to describe YOUR role on the research project.*
Must include specific tasks and responsibilities that you personally engaged with or managed. Provide as much detail as possible so that the committee understands your specific role on the project. Please avoid using "our" and avoid describing the project/research team (if applicable) goals - relate this description to the role you specifically play.
In the space below provide your research project abstract of up to 250 words.*

0/250
As an applicant for undergraduate research funding, you are strongly encouraged to share your research with the University at Albany at UAlbany Showcase Day in April 2024.

If you are selected as a recipient of funding through the Minerva Center for High Impact Learning, you may be required to present this research project at Showcase Day. This includes students who graduate in December 2024. Please note that information on presenting your work will be emailed to you in early 2025.
Part 3: Budget Summary and Expense Listing
Please provide a budget summary in text form describing how you will use the funds and why they will benefit you individually. You must also provide at least one expense in the Research Expense chart.

For the Budget Summary text area, we encourage applicants to list their expenses associated with the project. This may include materials, travel, conference registration, memberships/service fees, and course fees/tuition for research-related courses. Please note: awards cannot be used for current semester tuition/fees. If selected as a recipient the award may be applied to a future undergraduate semester student account. If graduating, you cannot apply these funds for graduate school expenses at the University at Albany.

Applicants must be aware that awards will not be distributed until December 2024. The information you provide below will be used by the committee to make a final decision on your application and determine the amount of the award distributed to selected recipients.

All expenses are the responsibility of the student to incur. The Minerva Center for High Impact Learning will not make any purchases, reservations, etc. on your behalf. The award will be distributed as a check or may be applied to a future semester undergraduate tuition bill.

Expenses must be for direct support to the student ONLY. Funds need to be clearly defined for expenses for the student applicant. If selected as a recipient of funding, students are to use the funds for their expenses related to their role and funds should not be used to cover general laboratory purchases.
Provide a brief summary of how you plan to utilize the funding if selected as a recipient*
In the below Research Expense table, please list any and all expenses related to this project that you have incurred or will incur. Be as accurate to the dollar amount as possible.

It is important that you list expenses that are related to your individual role on the project, and that you provide additional detail about the need for this funding for your own use in the above summary.

If selected, funds are distributed to the student applicant ONLY. Awards will not be distributed to faculty, PI, or others at the university.

Total Budget (total amount of all expenses listed above)*
By signing (typing) your legal name in the below space, you are certifying that all information is correct and that your are the person completing this application.

By submitting this application you are granting the Minerva Center for High Impact Learning permission to share information regarding your application and associated materials (including but not limited to, your name, hometown, university email address, research project abstract, etc.) with the donor, the University at Albany Foundation, and the University at Albany Office of Communications and Marketing. This information may be used if you are selected as one of the award recipients for the following purposes (including but not limited to): news stories, press releases, invitations to events, meetings, programs, website content (both the University and the Minerva Center), and social media posts (both the University and the Minerva Center).

When you press submit button, you will receive an email confirmation that your application has been received by the Minerva Center for High Impact Learning. Please retain a copy as verification of your application.
Electronic Signature*

First NameLast Name
Date*

MonthDayYear
The University at Albany is committed to equal opportunity in employment and education. The College does not discriminate in any program or activity on the basis of race, color, religion, gender, age, national origin, disability, marital status, or any other protected class.
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Endowed Undergraduate Research Awards Application

Part 1: Student Personal Information

Optional Demographic Information

Part 2: Research Project Information

Part 3: Budget Summary and Expense Listing