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UNI Intercollegiate Academics Research Fund
2008-2009 Guidelines

IAF Research Fund Application
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INTERCOLLEGIATE ACADEMICS FUND RESEARCH GUIDELINES

Purpose

The IAF Research awards support research and creative activities for undergraduate and graduate students in the University of Northern Iowa. The awards, in amounts up to $400 per person and $1,200 per group (not to exceed the $400 per person maximum), are to be used specifically for costs related to academic research expenses. All awards must be expended by June 30, 2009.

Eligibility and Selection Criteria

Awards will be based upon the scientific/artistic merits of the proposed project.  The award is open to any undergraduate or graduate student who is enrolled during the 2008-09 academic year.  To be eligible, the student’s instructor or faculty adviser must verify the intended use of the monies.   Any revisions to the approved budget must be resubmitted for approval.
 

Eligible costs

  • Computer software (1-year license), laboratory or field research supplies
  • Relevant office costs (mailing, photocopying, printing), library services
  • Travel costs directly related to research activities
  • Other Related External fees/costs

Ineligible Costs

  • Personal computers, and other general personal computer-related hardware
  • Student wages
  • Academic course fees
  • Costs related to presentation of results (travel, thesis, publishing)

Submissions Guidelines

2008-2009 application form deadlines are: September 4, October 2, November 6, December 4, February 5, March 5, April 2, and May 7, and must be submitted to Cheryl Nedrow, Office of the Executive Vice President and Provost, Seerley 1.

Applications must include the following:

  • Cover Sheet (Please use the form provided.)
  • A one-page narrative outlining the research project (12 pt Times New Roman/Courier font, 1 inch margins all around) that includes the scientific/artistic merits, purpose and nature of the project, expected project outcomes, and what, specifically, you plan to do with the research funds. (See Example)
  • A detailed budget that includes costs per item, total number of items, total project costs, and a justification of any extraordinary items in the budget. (Please use the budget form provided or a document in similar format.)
  • Requests for funding will not be considered after expenses have already been incurred.

UNI Policy 6.10 Ethics and Academic Responsibility

According to UNI Policy 6.10.1.f, all research conducted by UNI faculty, students, and staff that involves human subjects -- questionnaires, surveys, interviews, observations -- must be reviewed by the University institutional review board (IRB) before the research begins. An IRB certificate of approval has to be submitted prior to the reimbursement of expenses. Information about IRB review is available here.

Revised: August 2008

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