FREDERICK B. KILMER STUDENT RESEARCH FELLOWSHIP
APPLICATION
Consult the accompanying document Guidelines for Completing Your Kilmer Application for specific
information required for your application. Failure to include requested information will result in your
application not being considered for funding. Completed PDF applications should be uploaded along
with the completed Information Form and submitted at the URL provided (Note: in order to save your
added text, you must download and save the PDF to your computer before you begin typing).
You are welcome to consult with the Director of the Office for Student Research and Creativity
for advice on formulating your project and completing your application, including questions
related to the purchase of resources or equipment for the project per your budget (some
restrictions may apply). For questions about the application process, please contact the OSRC
secretary at lawrenbs@potsdam.edu.
STUDENT INFORMATION
Name: P#:
Office for Student Research & Creativity
Lougheed Center for Applied Learning
Lougheed Learning Commons, Suite 107
SUNY Potsdam
Potsdam, NY 13676
Phone: 315-267-2900. Email: appliedlearning@potsdam.edu
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PROJECT INFORMATION
1. Title (limit of 12 words):
2. Project Description (350-word maximum, 35 total points), to include:
a. Introduction and Background (15 pts)
b. Describe what you plan to do during the course of your project (15 pts)
c. Explain how the project extends beyond your regular coursework requirements (5 pts)
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3. Nature of Collaboration with Your Faculty Mentor (200-word maximum, 10 pts):
a. Describe how you will collaborate with your mentor, and what will be your respective
responsibilities for the project. State whether you will work with other students, faculty
or professionals on the project, and whether this project is predominantly student-directed
or is part of a larger collaborative or on-going study.
1. Academic Assignments/Work Required of You for Your Research Project (100-word
maximum, 10 pts):
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4. Anticipated Presentation Forum (50-word maximum, 10 pts):
5. Timeline (200-word maximum, 5 pts):
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BUDGET
1. Budget Template (10 pts):
a. Attach an itemized budget, including projected cost of materials, shipping and handling,
and estimated travel expenses. Kilmer awardees are provided a $400 stipend for one
semester awards, and $600 for two-term awards. Summer awards offer $1000 and free
on-campus housing. Specify all anticipated expenditures. Items listed must correspond
directly to the project timeline and description as explained in your essay. Please consult
your Kilmer Faculty Mentor for help with this section.
ITEM DESCRIPTION
ESTIMATED COST
TOTAL
2. Documentation:
a. Attach invoices and estimates as an appendix to your Information Form.
3. Budget Justification (10 pts).