Seeger Undergraduate Research Fellowship Proposal

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Student Applicant Information

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Project Information

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Fellowship Policies and Process

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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 Seeger 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.

Seeger 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 a faculty mentor. The proposal must include the following sections, and adhere to the following guidelines:

Project Description: Compose a comprehensive description of the project (Limited to 3 pages, 12-point font, double-spaced, 1-inch margins, exclusive of references). Your description should be succinct, well-organized, and free of technical terms and jargon so that reviewers can understand the proposed project. Organize your project description using the following headings:
1. Background & Goals – Provide an overview of the project, including its context and key ideas, problems, or questions it examines. Explain the intellectual significance of the project, emphasizing its value to humanities scholars and general audiences. Highlight how the project embodies the humanities in its subject, approach, and/or goals. Clearly articulate what the project seeks to accomplish, detailing its primary goals and the intended outcomes it aims to achieve.
2. Approach - Describe the nature of the scholarly work. What are the types of activities, methods, or processes the student will engage in?
3. Audience – Who is the intended audience? How will the project outcomes reach that audience?
4. Feasibility – What is the project's practicality, viability, and potential for success? What challenges do you anticipate, and how do you hope to address these challenges to ensure the success of your project?
5. Resources – Describe the academic, budgetary, or other support needed to complete project.
6. Timeline – Include a timeline of the project detailing the responsibilities of the student and faculty mentor at each stage. What are the significant tasks for the student?
7. Describe how progress toward the project’s goals will be evaluated, highlighting specific criteria or benchmarks for success.
Student Engagement, Motivation & Competence/Preparedness
1. Explain the student’s interest in the area of inquiry and their reasons for pursuing this particular project. This might include a discussion of intellectual preparedness (i.e., course, knowledge, and experiences) to undertake the project
2. Provide a clear description of how engaging deeply with the project’s key questions or subject matter will contribute to the student’s academic, intellectual, or professional growth. Highlight specific ways in which the project aligns with the student’s broader learning goals or aspirations.
Mentorship Plan & Faculty Expertise: This should include the following:
1. Describe the faculty mentor’s expertise and how it aligns with the student’s area of inquiry and needs for the project.
2. Explain the mentorship or apprenticeship approach, detailing how it will be tailored to the student’s specific goals and needs. Specify the roles and responsibilities of both the student and faculty mentor. Outline the steps and/or pedagogical techniques the faculty mentor will take to help the student grow as an independent scholar, including strategies to support their transition to contributing to scholarly conversations related to the project.
Commitment to the Project: Clearly describe the obligations of both the student and faculty member during the project period (the semester in which the fellowship is awarded) (e.g., teaching, coursework, research, or other professional and personal responsibilities). Provide a detailed plan for balancing these commitments to ensure the project is a priority.
Intended Outcome/Plan: The student should describe the anticipated outcomes of the project and the plan they have for the project and its outcomes. Clearly describe thoughtful and intentional plans for how this project will impact future academic or career plans. If relevant, provide a clear and detailed plan for sharing the project’s outcomes with appropriate audiences as connected to the project’s subject matter and goals.

Proposal *
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Supporting documentation (if multiple file uploads are needed)
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