College of Health Sciences and Professions
Dean’s Recognition Award for
Outstanding Research by an
UNDERGRADUATE STUDENT
Spring, 2016
Instructions
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Complete the cover page, with signatures. Type in the information and acquire original
signatures.
Complete the application in no more than two (2) pages.
Total application length = 3 pages: cover page (1 page) + application (2 pages).
Date due: January 25, 2016.
Submission instructions are currently being revised. An update on how to submit
this application will be posted to the website soon.
Please note:
It is very important in your application to acknowledge faculty mentors and contributors.
Acknowledgments should include student collaborators and any organization that has provided
funding or other support to help you accomplish your research.
Application instructions:
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Type in all requested information. Answer each question. Provide specific details about
why you deserve to be recognized for outstanding research during this academic year
2015-2016.
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Your faculty advisor or faculty mentor may assist you in completing this application.
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There are 3 criteria: execution, innovation/creativity, and outcomes.
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Address all three domains in your application.
Important:
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If the applicant does not address the questions or observe the instructions, the
application will not be considered. The faculty review committee will offer its
recommendations to the Dean for the final selection, and the Dean will make the final
selection for the Dean’s Recognition Award.
Submission instructions:
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Submit 3 pages total:
o Cover page: 1 page
o Application: 2 pages
Date due: January 25, 2016.
Submission instructions are currently being revised. An update on how to submit this
application will be posted to the website soon.
College of Health Sciences and Professions
Dean’s Recognition Award
For Outstanding Research by an
UNDERGRADUATE STUDENT
Spring, 2016
COVER PAGE
Background information:
(Type in the information)
Student name:
School or Department
What is the degree you are seeking?
 Master of Arts in . . .
 Master of Science in . . .
 Doctorate in . . .
Name of primary faculty advisor:
Signatures required:
Student signature and date
Faculty advisor signature and date
(or Department Chair or School Director signature and date)
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College of Health Sciences and Professions
Dean’s Recognition Award
For Outstanding Research by an
UNDERGRADUATE STUDENT
Spring, 2016
APPLICATION 1, 2
#1: Excellent execution. I have demonstrated excellence in executing essential elements
of research (e.g., successfully submitted an IRB proposal; exercised leadership on a research
project; acquired internal grants to support my work). Provide specific examples.
Type here:
#2: High innovation. My work was innovative/creative (e.g., I have novel ideas; I identified a
novel research question, and/or I used creative research methods). Describe in detail any
evidence of creativity or innovation that makes your research stand out.
Type here:
#3: Substantial outcomes. I have achieved substantial outcomes (e.g., I have successfully
completed a research project, a master’s thesis, or a research project as part of my doctoral
program. I have presented my work at state, regional or national meetings; I have co-authored
publications; I have received an award for the quality of my work). Provide specific examples
and citations of presentations, publications, and/or awards.
Type here:
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Reminder:
 The application must have: (a) a cover page (1 page), and (b) an application (2 pages), i.e., 3 pages total.
 If the applicant does not address the questions or observe the instructions, the application will not be
considered.
 The faculty review committee will offer its recommendations to the Dean for the final selection, and the
Dean will make the final selection for the Dean’s Recognition Award.
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Submission instructions:
 Date due: January 25, 2016.
 Submission instructions are currently being revised. An update on how to submit this application
will be posted to the website soon.
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Dean’s Recognition of Outstanding Undergraduate Research (Spring, 2016)