Graduate Studies
Graduate Presidential Research Grants


Phone: 616-331-7105
Fax: 616-331-7317
graduatestudies@gvsu.edu

318C DeVos Center
401 W. Fulton Street
Grand Rapids, MI 49504
Graduate Student
Presidential Research Grants
 
Graduate Student Presidential Research Grants are intended as a one-time award during a graduate student’s GVSU academic career.
 
Grant awards of up to $1,000 are available to support the research projects of graduate students. Students must be degree-seeking, and the research must be tied to completion of some aspect of their graduate degree. Usually these will be in support of research undertaken for purposes of a thesis or final scholarly project.
 
Application Process
 
 Complete an application form.  Items requested with the application include:
  •  A detailed budget for the research. Specific cost of items is required
  • A detailed research description (2-5 pages)
  • A letter of support from your major advisor or research advisor
  • Application must include signatures of Department/School Chair and Dean of your College
  
Presidential Research Grants are for a specified period of time as stated on the approval letter. Approval is not guaranteed. Grant awards will be made by a committee comprised of faculty from graduate programs across the campus.

To receive reimbursement, all receipts,along with a completed travel and expense voucher (on the GVSU Business & Finance web pages), MUST be submitted to the Graduate Studies Office within thirty days from the final date of the grant ,as stated on the approval letter.

Deadline Dates for Application
 
October 15, for Winter research
March 15, for Spring/Summer research
April 15, for Fall research
 
 If you have questions, contact the Graduate Studies Office at 331-7105.
  Last Modified Date: August 31, 2009
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