Kindschi Fellowship Proposal

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Student Applicant Information

First Name *

Last Name *

G-number *

Email (must use @mail.gvsu.edu) *

Local Address *

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Are you a veteran? *

Are you first generation? *

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Academic Information

Class Standing *

Anticipated Graduation Date *

Overall GPA *

Major *

Major 2

Emphasis/Major Concentration

Major GPA *

Major 2 GPA

Minor

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Faculty Mentor Information

Mentor First Name *

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Mentor Faculty Status
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Mentor Email *

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Does your proposal include a second mentor? *

Mentor 2 Unit/Department

Project Information

Project Title *

Note about Special Characters in Project Title
Check this box if your title includes special characters (i.e. symbols, Greek letters, italics, etc.). We will use the title on your uploaded proposal. The web field does not allow for special characters.

Semester(s) for which you are applying *

Semester Year(s) *

Does your proposal include a request for project funds? *

Fellowship Policies and Process

Please indicate next to each of the following statements that you have read and understand the grant policies and process.

Good Standing with the University *
The student applicant must have a cumulative grade point average (GPA) of 2.000 or higher to be in good standing. Each student must be in good financial and judicial standing.

Supporting Documents *
Applications will only be considered when complete, i.e. accompanied by the sections as specified in the Kindschi Fellowship Guidelines.

Student Scholars Day or Other Dissemination Venue *
Student applicant must participate in the Student Scholars Day (or another venue as described in the Fellowship proposal) that falls within the fiscal year in which the grant was awarded.

Kindschi Fellowship Report *
Successful applicants must provide a final report to the Office of Undergraduate Research and Scholarship. The report must include a project abstract, a description of the current status of the project, and intentions for possible dissemination.

Proposal Upload

The proposal is a collaborative effort between an undergraduate and faculty mentor. The proposal must include the following sections, and adhere to the following guidelines:

Project Description: Description of the project (Limited to 1 page, 12-point font, double spaced, 1 inch margins)
Project Goals and Feasibility: (limited to 2 pages, 12-point font, double spaced, 1 inch margins, exclusive of references). This should include the following:
1. Background – What specific research problem or creative process is being addressed?
2. Significance – Explain the significance or interest of the proposed project. What are the goals of the project? What is the ideal outcome of this project?
3. Methodology – Describe the nature of the research, including the types of activities the student will engage in, how goals will be set, and how progress will be assessed.
4. Timeline – Include a timeline of the project detailing the responsibilities of the student at each stage. What are the significant research tasks for the student?
Quality of the Student Learning Experience
1. Student focus – What are the faculty member’s student-centered goals for this project? What pedagogical techniques will the faculty member use to help the student achieve those goals? What active collaboration will take place?
2. Independence – Describe the steps to be taken to allow the student to become a more independent researcher/scholar during the project.
Student Qualifications and Motivation: This should include the following:
1. Preparation – A statement written by the student that articulates his/her interest in the project, how s/he is prepared to meet the project objectives and outcomes. Students must disclose their academic and non-academic commitments for the proposed semester(s). It is the expectation that this fellowship will be a significant part of their co-curricular experience.
2. Qualifications – A one page résumé listing major GPA, overall GPA, work, volunteer, and educational experiences that will help the student complete the project.
3. Coursework – Copy of your Unofficial Transcript

Proposal *
Please upload a file with the extension .pdf with a maximum size of 5 MB (5120 KB)

Supporting documentation (if multiple file uploads are needed)
Please upload a file with the extension .doc, .pdf, or .docx with a maximum size of 1 MB (1024 KB)

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