HONORS RESEARCH GRANT

Ten Grants of $500.00 are available to Honors students each semester. Selection is based on academic merit, demonstrated need and the quality of supporting materials.

Honors Research Grant Deadlines:
Fall: October 22, 2007 Spring: February 18, 2008

Background and Rationale

The Honors Research Grant Program has been established to support the research efforts of students in the departmental and college Honors programs. Students may apply for grants up to $500.00 for any legitimate purpose that would enhance their research efforts. For example, grant money could be used toward travel to conferences and special research collections or for the purchase of equipment unique to the student's project and not covered by a mentor's grant. Normally, grant money is not awarded for photocopying (survey photocopying may be supported) or for the purchase of common laboratory equipment. Grants will be awarded in both the Fall and Spring semesters.

Eligibility & Limitations:

1. Students must be admitted to a college or departmental Honors program.
2. Students must be actively engaged in a research project that will lead to the writing of an Honor=s thesis.

Application Process:

1. Application Form
2. Narrative Description of your Honors thesis project
3. Detailed Budget
4. Transcript (unofficial transcript is fine)
5. Letter of Support from Faculty Mentor. (An additional letter of support from your college or department Honors director is optional.)

Submit completed application materials and direct questions to: Dr. Katherine Russell, Associate Director, University Honors Program, Anne Arundel Hall (krussell@umd.edu, 301-405-1220).