TEAM Application for a Summer Research Fellowship

TEAM Application for a Summer Research Fellowship School of Arts & Sciences

Note: If this application does not include a student peer mentor, this application is to be authored by the faculty mentor in collaboration with the students who will compose the research team. If the project includes a student peer mentor, the peer mentor must author the application with feedback from the faculty mentor and in collaboration with the other students on the research team. Once completed, the proposal is to be uploaded to SpiderConnect on behalf of the team (faculty and students) via a student designee (“The Captain”) selected by the faculty mentor.

For more information regarding Team Proposals please see http://as.richmond.edu/student-research/summer-research/application-process.html and select “Create and Submit Your Documents.” If you have questions about this program contact Professor Wade Downey, URC Chair, at [email protected].

I. Directions for submission of TEAM proposals

1. The faculty mentor chooses a student to act as the “Captain” for the group application. PRIOR TO SUBMISSION of the application on Spider Connect, The Captain (or faculty mentor) should email Robert Plymale ([email protected]) and tell Robert the names of EVERY member of the team, including the name of the faculty mentor.

2. Unofficial transcripts: Unofficial transcripts are protected by FERPA, and should not be shared between students. Therefore, ALL MEMBERS of the TEAM should individually follow the procedure below PRIOR TO SUBMISSION OF THE APPLICATION, as soon as the faculty mentor assembles the team:

a. Log into BannerWeb and pull up your unofficial transcript.

b. Select the "Print" option from your internet browser. You will have the option to either "Save as PDF" or “Print to PDF,” which will create a PDF document of your unofficial transcript.

c. Once your transcript is in PDF format, save it or rename it following the convention below: LastFirstInitCaptain_LastFirstIntStudent_LastFirstFaculty

For example, if your name is Daenerys Targaryen, and the captain of your TEAM is Jon Snow, and your faculty mentor is Tyrion Lannister, then the PDF of your unofficial transcript should have the following name:

Snow_J_Targaryen_D_Lannister_T.pdf

(again, the order of names is captain-student-mentor) d. email the transcript to Robert Plymale ([email protected]), who will assemble all the transcripts for the students on the TEAM into a single document for review. That document can only be viewed by the Undergraduate Research Committee.

3. The Captain should combine the remaining application materials and the student resumes (NOT TRANSCRIPTS) into a single file (if the file size is too large for submission, splitting the application into multiple parts is acceptable). To see what materials are necessary for a successful application, connect to this link (http://as.richmond.edu/student-research/summer-research/application-process.html), then select the “Create and Submit Your Documents” tab.

4. The Captain is responsible for uploading the file to the Captain’s Spider Connect documents tab.

5. The Captain also uploads any additional documents to the Captain’s Spider Connect document tab, if necessary.

6. The Captain and/or the faculty mentor should check with all TEAM members to verify that their transcripts are submitted by email to [email protected] before the application deadline. The transcripts file will appear as a “private” document in the Captain’s Spider Connect documents tab. In order to protect the privacy of the students, neither the Captain nor the faculty mentor will be able to view the transcripts document.

7. Once all documents are submitted, the Captain should hit the “APPLY” button to submit the application. If all the student transcripts have not been submitted, the submission will not work.

II. Application Form and Instructions for Writing a TEAM proposal

Faculty Mentor Name:

Peer Mentor Name (if applicable):

Team Members (maximum of 5): Student Name: Student Class Year (FY, SO, JR)

Title of project: This should be an accurate, descriptive title in non-technical language. Faculty mentor and his/her departmental affiliation:

Body of Proposal

Part 1: Summary (200 words or fewer) Please provide a summary of the proposal, written to be accessible to a broader audience, that notes the central question or problem, and how/why the team approach is particularly appropriate for this project.

Part 2: Approach and Plan (500-1000 words)  What is the central issue or question, and what is the background?  What approaches/methods/techniques has the team selected? Why? (This section should be written to an expert audience.)  When and where will the work take place? What resources are necessary? (lab, travel, museum or archive access, etc.)  Clearly outline the roles of mentor and of each student researcher.  What outcomes will each participant’s work lead to? For example, will all students do individual but linked posters or presentations at the A&S research symposium? Other examples might include a team written guide to software produced; a video of a performance written, produced, and performed; a collection and critique of the problem that draws on insights from the varied methods, etc. The faculty member may then be able to draw on the work further as part of an ongoing project, for eventual publication.

 It is expected that the faculty member writes the proposal, however each student should contribute a paragraph outlining their understanding of the project and their part within the larger project.

Part 3: Experience The faculty mentor should attach a short CV (3 page max) that makes clear their background in the project area. Each student participant should enclose an unofficial transcript, with relevant background coursework highlighted, and a resume.

Part 4: Literature Cited Provide a bibliography of works cited. References demonstrate your familiarity with the topic and with the scholarly background of your research project.

OPTIONAL ADDENDUM

As a supplement to the salaried Summer Research Fellowship, the School of Arts & Sciences offers small research grants of up to $500 to help students cover the cost of research supplies, the recruitment of research subjects, or travel to conduct archival research. This grant can also be used as a travel grant to attend special research-related workshops, conferences, institutes and symposia. Costs that may be covered in those circumstances include transportation, lodging, meals and registration fees. To be considered for a research grant of up to $500 per student, please itemize the team’s proposed expenses in the table below.

Expense Dollar Amount Justification