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CALIFORNIA STATE UNIVERSITY, BAKERSFIELD
RESEARCH COUNCIL OF THE UNIVERSITY
Round Two (Winter/ Spring 2016)
Cover Sheet for 2015-16 Mini-grant/Assigned Time Requests
(Please type)
Name____________________________________________ Academic Rank_______________________________
Department _____________________________________________________________________________________
Project Title_____________________________________________________________________________________
A. Abstract
B Assigned Time Requested (1 course max.)
Winter/Spring 2016:_______ WTU
(Only tenured and tenure-track faculty are eligible to apply for assigned time)
C. Summary Mini-grant Budget Requested (see RFP “Proposal Format” #3 for itemized budget instructions.
Released Time. Provide justification for any request for release time.
Student Assistants. In the proposal, describe the specific activities in which the students would
be involved in order to support the requested hours and level of pay. Requests for Class III
student assistants (max. rate of $17.26 per hour) must be fully justified.
Supplies & Services. In the proposal, describe the specific use of the supplies and services
in achieving the objectives/goals of the proposed project. Funds should be expended by June 30.
Equipment. In the proposal, describe the specific use of the equipment in achieving the goals/
objectives of the proposed project. (Provide model numbers where appropriate). Funds should be
expended by June 30, 2016.
Travel. Travel not integral to the conduct of the project will not be supported. Travel needed to
collect data or consult materials otherwise not available locally is allowed. All travel should be
completed by June 30, 2016.
Other (Specify)
TOTAL REQUESTED ($5,000 max.)
$_____________
$______________
$_____________
$_____________
$_______________
$____________
D. Human or Animal Subjects Research
Are human__ or animals __ involved as subjects in your research project? If so, please supply an IRB (humans) or an
IACUC (animals) authorization letter prior to award decision.
Human Subjects:
Please see the definition of human subjects research on the following link:
http://www.csub.edu/grasp/Research%20Compliance/IRB/DefHSResearch/index.html
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Office of Grants, Research, and Sponsored Programs ● DDH D108 ● (661) 654-2231 ● www.csub.edu/grasp
Animal Subjects:
The principal investigator on every IACUC protocol, as well as others having substantial contact with the animals must be certified as
having appropriate training in the Humane Care and Use of Animal Subjects (HCUAS). Training materials for this purpose are
available online. http://www.csub.edu/grasp/Research%20Compliance/IACUC/HCUASTraining/index.html
E. Acknowledgement Signatures
I have discussed with my Department Chair all commitments of department resources, especially assigned time, needed to complete
the proposed project.
Investigator ______________________________________
Date: _______________
I have reviewed the proposal, and acknowledge its submission to the RCU. If assigned time is requested and granted, I will work with
the School Dean to find a replacement, if at all possible.
Department Chair ______________________________________________________________________________________
Signature
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Date
COMMENTS (if any):
RCU Round Two Project Period: January 1, 2016—June 30, 2016
Final Report Due Date: August 15, 2016
Please submit your RCU Round Two Faculty Mini-Grant application packet to
GRaSP (DDH D-108) no later than Friday, October 30th, 2015
For additional information please contact the
Office of Grants, Research & Sponsored Programs, DDH D-100 [x2233]
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Office of Grants, Research, and Sponsored Programs ● DDH D108 ● (661) 654-2231 ● www.csub.edu/grasp