Dinosaur Research Institute
Graduate
Student Project Grant - Application Guidelines
All grant applications must follow
these guidelines. The application consists of four sections which are
described below. Two sections of the application (Cover Sheet, Budget Page)
consist of downloadable forms that each applicant must print from this web site
and fill out. The other two sections do not require forms.
Applications should be compiled according to the following guidelines and in the order given:
1. Cover Sheet (downloaded
form)
Print the cover sheet and fill in all requested information. A brief abstract of
the proposal is required and must not exceed the space
provided. Ensure you sign in the signature box at the bottom of the cover sheet.
2. Description of Proposed Research (no form)
This description must not exceed five pages, and may be single-spaced. It
should include an introduction, review of prior relevant work, a detailed
statement of the research problem to be undertaken, significance of the
research, timetable of research, and if necessary, discussion of materials and
methods.
3. Budget Page (downloaded
form)
Applicants may request funding for field expenses, travel, materials, supplies,
and support services. Institutional overheads, salaries, benefits, and meeting
expenses for applicants are not allowed. All requests must be made in Can $.
The budget is broken down into eight categories. For each category in which you
request funds, please list the specific items in the space provided next to the
category name. Expenses in each category can be described in the Budget
Justification section at the bottom of the form if additional space and/or
explanation are needed.
Transportation includes such items as airfare, car rental, and gasoline.
Equipment may include the rental of items such as jackhammers, shovels, air
compressors, computers, and calipers, and must be explained in the Budget
Justification section. Materials and Supplies refer to expendable items such as
plaster, burlap, paper, and glues. Wages are allowed in some instances for
personnel such as field or research assistants. Salary for applicants is not
allowed. Services include such items as illustration of specimens, translation
of papers, and computer or imaging (e.g., CT scan) time. Additional items may be
listed under Other Expenses and explained in the Budget Justification section.
All Equipment and Other Expenses must be explained in the Budget Justification
section. If the space provided is not sufficient, one additional page may be
appended to this section to cover these items.
4. Applicant's Curriculum Vitae (CV)
The applicant's current Curriculum Vitae should be appended to the back of the application.
website:
www.dinosaurresearch.com
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