The Graduate School of the College of Charleston awards mini-grants to graduate students doing research or creative projects in collaboration with faculty associated with their program (limiting the awards to students will allow faculty from partner institutions to be mentors.)

There will be two types of awards:

1. Research Grants: Up to $500 per student per semester*

2. Research Presentation Grants: Up to $500 per student per semester **

* May and Summer School sessions will be counted as a single semester.

** Students who apply for both types of awards are limited to a total of $500 per semester. Normally, no student can receive more than $1,000 in a two-year period. the funds for Graduate Research and Presentation Grants are limited and will be awarded on a competitive basis by the Dean of the Graduate School upon the recommendation of faculty reviewers.

Criteria

Student applicants must be degree-seeking students in good standing in a College of Charleston graduate program (this includes joint programs, as long as the student is registered through the College).

For research grants, applications must include a project description (maximum length 1,000 words) containing a project abstract, a statement of project objectives and methodology, and a discussion of the project's significance and plans for future dissemination. A separate budget indicating how the money will be used must also be attached. Students should indicate if they have applied for or been awarded support from some other source. Recipients will be encouraged to present their research results at a Graduate Research Seminar or Poster Session.

For research presentation grants, applications must include a presentation description (maximum length 500 words) containing a project abstract, an explanation of the presentation format (e.g., poster session, panel presentation), a description of the presentation venue (e.g., international conference, annual meeting), and a confirmation that the presentation has been accepted (or submitted.) A separate budget, breaking down costs for transportation, food, accommodation, and registration fees should be attached. Students should also indicate if they have applied for or been awarded support from some other source.

Applicants for both awards must submit an Application Cover Page for Internal Support from Graduate School with their application. Applicants with projects involving animal or human participants must also complete the required protocol applications for the Institutional Review Board (IRB) and the Institutional Animal Care and Use Committee (IACUCJ).

Deadlines for Submission to Program Director

1. Last Friday in November for Spring semester proposals
2. Last Friday in March for Summer proposals
3. Last Friday in August for Fall proposals