Bridget A. Duoos Endowed Research Fund for
Health and Exercise Science Students
Summer/Fall 2020 Proposal Application
Instructions: Complete the application by typing your responses into each section in the spaces
provided.
The deadline for submitting application materials is April 3, 2020 at 5:00 pm. Submit
application materials in a single .pdf document to hes@stthomas.edu. Subject line should
be Duoos Endowment. The file name should include your last name.
Student Applicant:
Student UST ID:
Student E-mail:
Campus Mail #:
Student Phone:
Student Mailing Address:
Undergraduate Major(s):
Expected Semester/Year of Graduation:
Title of Proposed Research:
Term for Completion of Proposed Project:
Summer 2020
Fall 2020
Faculty Mentor:
Faculty Mentor Phone:
Faculty Mentor E-mail:
Campus Mail #:
Endowment Statement: Describe how receipt of this grant award aligns with the spirit and
intent of the endowment. Identify the impact of this grant on your academic and intellectual
development, and how it will contribute to your professional goals.
Bridget A. Duoos Endowed Research Fund for
Health and Exercise Science Students
Summer/Fall 2020 Proposal Application
Abstract: Summarize proposed research, written for a general audience outside of the
discipline, in 250 words or less.
Bridget A. Duoos Endowed Research Fund for
Health and Exercise Science Students
Summer/Fall 2020 Proposal Application
Project Narrative
The narrative must not exceed three pages (single-spaced, 1-inch margins, 11-point Times New
Roman font.
a. Research Question(s)
[Clearly state the research question(s).]
b. Statement of Hypotheses and Specific Aims
[Clearly state the hypothesis(es) that will be tested and the specific objective(s) for the
research project.]
c. Background and Significance
[Provide a literature review justifying the proposed research by demonstrating adequate
knowledge of the existing topic area and general research problem, identifying research
gaps or discrepancies, and relating the research aims and hypotheses to the overarching
objective of improving health. Provide a brief statement describing how the proposed
research is innovative. Preliminary/pilot data may be included to support the research
hypotheses and demonstrate project feasibility.]
d. Research Design and Methods
[Describe the study design and methods and provide a rationale for their appropriateness in
meeting the specific aims.]
Bridget A. Duoos Endowed Research Fund for
Health and Exercise Science Students
Summer/Fall 2020 Proposal Application
Timeline
[Provide a timeline that demonstrates feasibility in carrying out the proposed research within
the time frame of the grant.]
Budget and Justification
[Complete the budget template by providing budget amounts by expense category. Include a
brief, one-paragraph justification of the proposed budget. Expenses may include materials and
supplies, equipment, fees, participant incentives, data analysis (e.g., transcription fees) travel
expenses related to data collection, student stipends and/or conference travel costs]
References
[Include a list of references APA format.]
Appendix
[List and number any appendices HERE and include with final submitted proposal document.]