College of Earth, Ocean, and Atmospheric Sciences
Undergraduate Research Scholarships
Fall 2014 Application Form
Carefully review the application instructions and keep the review criteria in mind when writing the
research proposal. For a copy of the instructions contact Kaplan Yalcin (yalcink@geo.oregonstate.edu).
Proposals must be initiated and written by the student, but should be done in close collaboration with
the faculty project advisor. Applications are due Monday December 1 at 5 pm.
Make sure your application is complete! Include your resume at the end of the application. Turn in one
hard copy with student and faculty mentor signatures to Kaplan Yalcin in 250 Wilkinson. Make sure your
faculty mentor sends a letter of support directly to Kaplan Yalcin by email: yalcink@geo.oregonstate.edu.
1.
STUDENT NAME:
Major:
Email:
OSU ID Number:
Expected Date of Graduation (month/year):
GPA:
2.
PROJECT TITLE:
3.
FACULTY PROJECT ADVISOR:
4. STUDENT’S ACADEMIC BACKGROUND
List the coursework you have taken (completed or currently enrolled) within CEOAS (GEO, OC, or
ATS courses) that you feel helps prepare you to undertake an undergraduate research project
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5. PROJECT DESCRIPTION
(2-3 pages, 12 pt. font, 1.5 line spacing)
Describe the research that is proposed. State the problem, identify the objectives, and explain its
significance. What are the question(s) that you want to explore in your research and why are these
interesting and important questions? Describe the present state of knowledge concerning the
question/problems to be addressed by your research. Show the need for your research. Support your
statements with citations and references of related, recent work by others.
Include the methods you plan to use to answer the research question(s) and meet the objectives. This may
include collection of samples, spatial data or imagery, or other methods of data gathering, analysis, and
interpretation. What types of data are needed to answer your research question? What types are already
available to you? How will collect any additional data that may be needed? What types of equipment,
instruments, and/or analysis techniques will be used?
The electron microprobe and argon geochronology labs are available to geology undergraduates with
costs for a limited number of samples covered by the Geology program. If you wish to apply for time in
either of these labs, be sure your project proposal clearly states the number and types of analyses you
propose and how the results will help answer your research questions.
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6. BROADER IMPACTS TO THE STUDENT
(1-2 pages, 12 pt. font, 1.5 line spacing)
What are the skills and techniques you expect to learn from this project? How does the project support
your educational and career objectives? What benefits will gain from this research experience?
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7. WORK PLAN
Provide a timeline for completion of the project (data collection, sampling, and/or fieldwork; analysis;
interpretation; etc). Include an estimate of the number of hours you expect to work to complete each phase
of the project.
Geology students: The electron microprobe and argon geochronology labs are available to geology
undergraduates with costs for a limited number of samples covered by the Geology program. If you plan
to use either of these facilities, include a description and estimate of the sample preparation and analysis
times here, as well as the approximate date you hope to do those analyses. Make sure your project
description explains the types of analyses planned and how the results will help answer your research
question.
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8. OTHER COSTS NECESSARY TO CONDUCT THE PROPOSED RESEARCH
This section is optional and may only be used by students who have declared the Geography major or
option due to restrictions on the use of the Richard W. Chambers Geology Scholarship Fund.
A. Travel Expenses
$
Provide a brief cost estimate and explanation of travel expenses needed to conduct the research, if any.
B. Supplies and Expendables
$
Itemize any supplies and expendable materials needed to complete the research below. Include a brief
explanation.
C. Total Budget:
$
D. Research Costs Requested in this Application:
$
E. Remaining Research Costs needed: (line C – line D)
$
Identify source:
(faculty advisor, other source –specify, or none)
9. SIGNATURES:
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Student Signature
_________________
Date
______________________________________________________________
Faculty Mentor
Date
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10. STUDENT RESUME
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