The University of South Dakota

The Graduate School announces the process for awarding Graduate Student Research and Creative Activity Grants to assist with funding of a research or creative activity project to be conducted in spring or summer of 2012. Grants of up to $1,000 will be awarded to graduate students* who are selected through a competitive process conducted by the Graduate Council.

2012 Student Research & Creative Activity Grant Winners

How to Apply:

1. Submit the Application Form by November 28, 2011. The form does not accept attachments, so prepare your content separately and copy and paste it into the fields of the form.
2. Ask your advisor, Graduate Program Director, or another faculty member to review your application and submit a Recommendation on your behalf.  At least one recommendation must be submitted per application by November 28, 2011.  

Applications will be judged on the following criteria:

1. The project will make a unique contribution to the field as evidenced in the description of the purpose, objectives, research questions or artist's statement, methods, and anticipated outcomes/impacts.
2. The student has the academic preparation and practical expertise to conduct the project.
3. The project can be completed according to the proposed timeline and by August 31, 2012.
4. The budget is reasonable and other sources of funding (if any) are identified.
5. The project is of sufficient quality that the results can be presented at a regional or national meeting or other venue, published in a peer-reviewed journal, or create a product of significant commercial value.
6. The student agrees to present a poster of progress to date at IdeaFest (April 11-12, 2012).

*Students who have not previously received a Graduate Research Grant will receive priority.

Submit Applications by November 28, 2011.  Grant recipients will be notified via email on December 16, 2011.

For further information, contact the Graduate School at 605-677-6240 or by email at grad@usd.edu.