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FCSM Undergraduate Research Proposal Instructions
The FCSM Undergraduate Research Committee will consider only complete undergraduate research proposals
prepared according to the instructions below.
I. Eligibility Requirements. Students are eligible to receive undergraduate research grant funding only once
per academic year. To be eligible for support, a student must:
1. be a sophomore, junior, or senior with a major in the Fisher College;
2. remain a full-time student in the Fisher College for the entire duration of the project;
3. have a minimum cumulative GPA of 2.75 or a minimum GPA of 2.75 for the last 60 credits.
In cases of group projects, each student in the group must meet the eligibility requirements.
II. The Complete Proposal consists of a single PDF file that contains the following sections—in this order:
1. Completed application cover sheet that has been signed by both the student researcher and the faculty
mentor. In cases of group projects, the submission must contain a separate cover sheet for each student in
the group.
2. Letter(s) of support from the faculty member. In cases of group projects, the faculty member must provide
a separate letter of support for each student in the group.
3. Project description, prepared according to the instructions below and not to exceed five pages in length.
The single PDF file containing the above documents must be submitted electronically to Dr. Vonnie Shields,
Associate Dean, at vshields@towson.edu by the application deadline:
the fourth Friday of the term for proposals submitted in a fall term;
the fourth Friday in January for proposals submitted in a spring term.
III. Cover Sheets are provided as a fillable, two-page PDF form that must be filled completely and must be
signed and dated by both the student and the mentor. If the title of the project exceeds 60 characters in length, the
cover sheet should list a short title capped at 60 characters. The PDF form(s) are to be filled-in electronically,
printed, signed, and then scanned into the single-PDF submission file.
IV. Letter(s) of Support from the faculty research mentor must be on departmental letterhead and specifically
discuss in sufficient detail the project and the student’s ability to successfully complete the project. If this is a
group project, a separate support letter must be submitted for each student that addresses that student’s specific
contributions to the project. The letters of support are not recommendation letters and are not intended to be kept
confidential from the student researchers. In particular, it is not acceptable for a mentor to submit a proposal on
behalf of their student(s) with the explanation that the mentor wanted to protect the confidentiality of the support
letter(s).
V. The Project Description must be written by the student under the guidance of a faculty mentor. It must state
the purpose of the research and describe the project clearly. It should be written for an intelligent, interdisciplinary
audience, not one composed of experts in the research field. The description should not exceed five pages in
length, including the bibliography. It should be typeset in 12-point Times New Roman font, double-spaced, with
one-inch margins. It should consist of the following sections: title, project summary, introduction, methods,
budget, project timeline, and bibliography. These seven sections are described below. The Committee requests
that all sections, except for the title, be named exactly as listed below and that the section titles be formatted as
below—typeset in boldface at the beginning of their respective sections, but not numbered.
Title. Include the full title of the project, the student researcher’s name (or names, if a group project) and major
department, and the faculty mentor’s name and department. The faculty mentor must be a full-time faculty in the
Fisher College.
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Project Summary. The scope of the project should be described in 200 words or less. The project summary
should state the objectives of the project, the methods to be used, and the “intellectual merit” of the work being
proposed.
Introduction. This section should state the problem concisely, provide background information, explain the goal
of the research, discuss the significance of the research, and predict outcomes. Key literature references should
be included. If the project is a continuation of a project that has been funded in the past or is currently being
funded by the FCSM Undergraduate Research Committee, the introduction must include a clear statement of the
results of previous funding and of the relationship of the proposed work to prior work.
Methods. This section should describe how the research question will be approached, as well as the methodology
and equipment needed. It should reflect familiarity with the literature in the field and provide a justification for
the materials requested in the budget. Key literature references should be included. If the project is a group project,
please, state clearly the role of each team member. To be eligible for funding, a group proposal must describe
how each member of the group is responsible for one unique facet of a larger multi-dimensional research project;
the proposal must also clearly demonstrate that each member of the group will contribute equally to the project.
Budget. This section must list the itemized budget in table form. For each budget item include requested quantity,
unit cost, and subtotal cost. Research funds may be used for:
supplies, books, software, and equipment;
travel expenses to and from an off-campus research site;
an hourly research stipend to a student researcher.
Funds may not be used for reimbursement for services or for conference travel (the Fisher College has a separate
program that supports student conference travel). Budget requests of up to $750 will be considered, with a $500
limit to the amount allowable for research stipends.
This section must include also a brief justification why each budget item is needed. If the total budget exceeds
$750, the justification must address the funds requested in excess of $750: e.g., it may explain how the research
will be completed with only partial funding or how the applicant plans to obtain the remainder of the requested
funding.
Project Timeline. Provide a table describing the chronological order of research activities for the duration of the
project. The timeline should note important milestones throughout the period, including the planned date of
completion of the project. Note that the date of completion may not extend beyond the anticipated graduation date
of the student. In cases of group projects, the completion date may not extend beyond the earliest among the
anticipated graduation rates of all the students in the group.
Bibliography. This section must contain the citations for each of the key literature references included in the
Introduction and Methods sections. It is suggested, though not required, to list and cite references using the APA
format; the Cook Library provides online reference to this format at the following site:
https://towson.libguides.com/apastyle
VI. Final Remarks. All money awarded under this program is distributed through the home department of the
faculty mentor and must be spent by the next June 30. Before the award can be transferred to the department, the
student researcher(s) must sign an acceptance form, as part of which they commit to submit a final report upon
completion of the project. The deadline for the final report will be stated in the acceptance form. Students are also
given the option to give a final poster presentation in lieu of report. Poster presentations may be given at a variety
of venues, such as: the annual TU Student Research & Creative Inquiry Forum, the FCSM Honors Convocation,
or a poster presented at a professional meeting. Instructions for submitting the final report may be found on the
FCSM website.
FCSM Undergraduate Research Proposal Cover Sheet
Please, note that the committee will consider only complete applications that include a copy of this cover sheet,
complete with answers to ALL questions and both faculty and student signatures.
For group projects, a separate cover sheet must be submitted for each member of the group.
Project Title (60-character limit):
Student Researcher:
TU Email: FCSM Major:
Anticipated Graduation Date: Credits Completed: GPA:
Faculty Mentor:
Email: Department:
Total Funds Requested: Project Beginning Date:
Project Ending Date:
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If your research involves vertebrate animals, you must provide:
IACUC Protocol Number: Expiration Date:
DNR Permit Number (if appropriate): Expiration Date:
If your research involves human subjects, you must provide:
IRB Protocol Number: Expiration Date:
Have you received support for this specific research project from FCSM in the past?
Yes No
Have you received support for any other research project from FCSM in the past?
Yes No
If yes, please provide the project title and date:
Project Title:
Date:
Are you applying for a Research Impact Award from TU’s Undergraduate Research & Creative
Inquiry Committee?
Yes No
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Student Researcher:
Printed Name:
Signature: Date:
Faculty Mentor:
I have reviewed this proposal and confirm that the student wrote the proposal under my
supervision, that resources are available, and that the student is prepared to undertake the proposed
research. I agree to serve as research mentor on this project.
Printed Name:
Signature: Date:
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