Ball State Student Internal Grants Programs

ASPiRE Fall WorkshopSponsored Projects Administration

Sarah Lee Proposal Manager & ASPiRE Program

Manager Jessie Roark

Research Information Coordinator

Why Internals Grants?o The intended impact of an ASPiRE award is to generate external

proposals that will sustain and further advance research, creative, and programmatic endeavors initially funded through internal grants.

Basic overview of guidelineso More detailed and expounded descriptions and

application documents found at: http://cms.bsu.edu/about/administrativeoffices/sponsored-projects-administration/aspire/studentprograms

ASPiRE supports aspects of student research and creative arts projects for both Graduate ($500) and Undergraduates ($300). Funds can be used to assist in project costs such as travel or supplies.

o Deadlines: Fall/Spring– see website for deadline calendaro Plan Ahead: Project Periods are generally for activities in

the future.o Mentors: All student projects require the support of a

faculty mentor or advisor.o Support Lettero Proofreado Additional Financial Resources

Student Programs

Student Travel funding is available for students to present works at a professional meetings or perform or exhibit creative works.

o Monthly Competition o Pays for travel or participation feeo Travel must be outside of Indiana o Students must be enrolled at time of travel

Additional Opportunities

Hollis FundingoThis opportunity is supported by the income

arising from the Joseph W. Hollis endowment. Hollis funds provides up to $500 to assist in psychological research project costs.

o Proposals from any department are eligible, as long as the project is psychology based.

o Applicants must be Graduate students.o Fall and Spring Deadlines (October/April 1).

Additional Opportunities

◦ Prior to release of funds, when compliance review is required, funds will not be released until the request for review has been approved. A copy of the Research Compliance Approval Letter must be submitted to the ASPiRE Program before funds can be released.

◦ Award disbursement is transferred into an account set up in the awardee’s department, except Hollis.

◦ Student or student’s department can purchase the item(s) needed for your grant and request reimbursement. *Please note -- TAX PAID WILL NOT BE REIMBURSED.

◦ Final reports are required for most student competitions and should be

submitted to Sponsored Projects Administration per the guidelines or award letter.

◦ Research/Creative Arts/Hollis recipients can apply only once per student classification. Travel recipients can apply once per fiscal year.

Post Award Considerations

Student Symposium @ Ball State Annual Spring opportunity for students to

showcase their research, creative endeavors, and other scholarly work

Projects do not have to be completed to enter Undergraduate, graduate and Burris/Indiana

Academy students are eligible Watch for more information in January!

Mark your calendar now! 2016 Student Symposium:

Friday, April 8, 2016

Questions?

Please visit our website for complete guidelines, deadlines and more!

http://cms.bsu.edu/about/administrativeoffices/sponsored-projects-administration/aspire

Sarah LeeASPiRE Program Manager 285-5083 or aspire@bsu.edu

Lee Anne ShoreASPiRE Post-Award Administrator

285-5292