ATP Semester Grants Program

The purpose of ATP Semester Grants is to encourage undergraduate research during the academic year by providing funds to offset the costs of research-related supplies and travel. Semester Grants are available to all BSC undergraduate students in good academic standing, who are conducting research or creative work in a course under the guidance of the instructor who will act as the BSC faculty or librarian mentor. The course may be a conventional course, directed study, independent study, honors thesis or honors contract.

Research projects supported by ATP semester grants may be conducted individually or as part of a research group. A research "group" is defined as two or more students conducting the same research project as part of a team with the same faculty mentor. In those cases where a research group is applying for a semester grant, only one grant application for the entire group should be submitted to ATP. 

The maximum award for a semester grant is $250 for an individual student application. For applications from research groups, the semester grant award cannot exceed an amount equal to $175 for each group member.

These grants are not to be used to replace departmental budget responsibilities for typical classroom work, and cannot be used to purchase computer equipment; computer supplies, however, are allowed. You are expected to consult extensively with your research mentor (the instructor of your course) for help in completing this application. 

The complete application (two-page Application Form with signatures, 350-word Project Description, Proposed Budget, and your mentor's recommendation) must be turned in to Ms. Kathy Frederick, Office of Undergraduate Research, room 200 Maxwell Library, by 4:00 PM on September 27, 2008 (Fall grants), or February 6, 2009 (Spring grants). Incomplete grant applications will be returned. Award announcements will be made within one week.

Last Modified: May 22, 2008