Funding-Limited Submission - NSF Undergraduate Research and Mentoring in the Biological Sciences; March 22, 2010

 

 

The goal of the NSF Undergraduate Research and Mentoring in the Biological Sciences (URM) program is to increase the number and diversity of individuals pursuing graduate studies in all areas of biological research supported by the NSF Directorate for Biological Sciences. Support will be provided to academic institutions to establish innovative programs to engage undergraduates in a year-round research and mentoring activity. Particular emphasis will be placed on broadening participation of members of groups historically underrepresented in science and engineering: African Americans, Alaska Natives, American Indians, Hispanic Americans, Native Hawaiians and other Pacific Islanders, and persons with disabilities.

 

Program announcement: http://www.nsf.gov/funding/pgm_summ.jsp?pims_id=500036

 

Because NSF limits an institution to one application, the University of Kentucky has established an internal selection process.  Individuals interested in submitting to this program are to send the following information electronically to the Office of the Vice President for Research at vpr@email.uky.edu and a copy to their Associate Dean for Research by Monday, March 22, 2010:

• The names and departments of the principal investigator and participating faculty;
• A statement of the project goals and expected impact on the undergraduate curriculum;
• A project description (1-2 pages max.) including proposed plan, role and expertise of participating faculty, and criteria for evaluating quality and impact of the project.

 

A committee will be appointed to review the information and make recommendations as to the University’s submission.  Deadline for applications to NSF: April 26, 2010.

 

Questions about the submission process may be sent to Ms. Annette Evans in the Office of the Vice President for Research (alevan4@email.uky.edu or 257-1663.)