Student Investigator Matching Funds Program 2013
Proposal for Funding Consideration
Purpose: To engage dental students in mentored dental research. The Matching Funds Program
(MFP) offers opportunities to participate in and contribute to faculty- or resident-initiated research.
Student participants must have a clearly defined and contributing role in the project.
Deadlines: Applications for the MFP can be submitted anytime during the academic year. Proposals
must be delivered to Office 304D in the School of Dentistry.
Review Process: Only complete submissions are reviewed. The Associate Dean for Research &
Graduate Studies or the chair of the Research Committee of the School of Dentistry will evaluate the
submitted proposal and decide whether it is acceptable or not. The decision is final. Up to five Awards
will be funded annually.
Expected Outcomes: It is expected that Award recipients will
1. Present their projects at the annual Research Day of the MU School of Dentistry.
2. Submit a project Abstract or a one-page Summary to the Assoc. Dean for Research & Graduate
Studies at project completion.
Restrictions: Applicants must be current members of the Student Research Group (SRG).
Application Procedures
The complete application includes three parts:
1. Cover Page
2. Budget
3. Faculty or resident research project outline
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Submit the completed, original MFP request to the Assoc. Dean for Research & Graduate Studies,
Office 304D, Dental School building. Keep a copy for your records. Electronic submissions are fine,
too. They must be mailed to Arthur.Hefti@Marquette.edu
Student Investigator Matching Funds Program 2013
Cover Page
The following items must be listed on the cover page of the application.
1)
Title of Matching Funds Project:
2)
Student Investigator:
3)
Title of Leading Research Project:
4)
Faculty / Mentor Name:
3)
Estimated Project Duration: (typically one year)
4)
Total Dollar Amount Requested: (see Budget Page for details)
5)
Are Human Subjects / Animals involved? If so, the Student Investigator has to receive IRB
Certification prior to the release of funds.
6)
Faculty / Resident Project Outline Attached:
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Endorsement: I certify that the statements made in the application are true, complete, and accurate
to the best of my knowledge; that any false, fictitious, or fraudulent statements or claims that I make,
may be subject to criminal, civil, or administrative penalties; and that I agree to accept responsibility
for the scientific conduct of the project and to provide the required progress and invention reports if
a grant is awarded as a result of the application. Persons named in the application have agreed to
participate as described.
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SIGNATURE OF STUDENT
DATE _________________
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SIGNATURE OF FACULTY MENTOR
DATE _________________
Student Investigator Matching Funds Program 2013
Budget Form:
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Guidelines:
 List all projected expenses.
 The total budget may not exceed $500.
 Provide brief justifications only for budget items greater than $100.
 Research subjects can be compensated for time and transportation.
 The Student Investigator may budget up to $250 for personal use.
 The Research Award can not be used to compensate staff or faculty.
 The Research Award does not support travel expenses. However, upon completion of the
project the Student Investigator may apply for travel funds to attend the AADR or the meeting
of the Midwest Research Group.