CURO Summer Research Fellowship Call for Proposals CURO awards Summer Research Fellowships to support University of Georgia undergraduates interested in pursuing intensive, immersive, faculty-mentored research during the summer. In addition to financial support, Summer Fellows enjoy collaborative workshops, lectures, and other events with their cohort.

SUMMER FELLOWSHIP FINANCIAL AWARD As a CURO Summer Fellow you are placed on payroll from 05/01 to 07/31 for a total of $3,000. Paychecks will be issued on the last workday of May, June, and July. Because these funds are distributed through UGA Payroll, they are subject to state and federal taxes, and students may not be employed in any other position on campus from May 1 through July 31. The funding is to go directly to the student, and to be used at their discretion.

ELIGIBILITY Applicants must remain UGA students through the following spring, with an expected graduation date of the following spring or later.

SUMMER FELLOWSHIP REQUIREMENTS Students who accept the Summer Fellowship agree to:

1. Invest approximately 320 hours in their research.2. Vacate any student employment position elsewhere on campus from May 1 through July 31.3. Present their research at the Summer Fellowship Final Forum at the end of the summer.4. Present their research at the following year’s CURO Symposium.5. Participate in-person in the CURO Summer Fellowship workshops and activities. If their research responsibilities

make it impossible for them to attend a specific activity, they may discuss alternatives with CURO staff.

Please note that some majors or mentors might expect you to enroll in a CURO Research Course (4960R, 4970R, or 4980R) for the summer thru or extended terms. Enrolling in a course will generate credit hours that will count against HOPE credits and will generate tuition/fee costs. Summer Fellows are responsible for tuition/fee payments.

Please note that if you do not comply with the summer fellowship requirements, CURO reserves the right to rescind your award.

SUBMISSION REQUIREMENTS Submit the attached form and the material listed below to curo@uga.edu no later than 5 p.m. Wednesday, March 18, 2020. Use the subject line 2020 Summer Fellowship Application Materials – [YOUR FIRST AND LAST NAME]. Please include:

1. A completed application form containing a research proposal and personal statement authored by the student.2. A one-page letter of support from the supervising faculty research mentor. Faculty may submit their letter

separately.a. This letter should address the student’s role in the proposed work, a description of the overall mentoring

relationship, and any other collaborative mentoring or support resources available to the student.

REVIEW AND SELECTION Summer Fellowships are merit-based, taking into account the student’s GPA and commitment to research; quality, clarity, and organization of proposal; relevance/impact of the summer research experience to the student’s goals; and financial need. In the review, we also consider the faculty member’s confidence in the student and the research project, as well as their commitment to mentoring and supporting the student.

CURO will announce Summer Fellows in April.

SUMMER FELLOWSHIP APPLICATION

Deadline: March 18, 2020

Name (Last, First MI): _____________________________________ Year (1st, 2nd, 3rd, 4th): _______________

UGA E-mail: _____________________________________________ Current Cumulative GPA: ________________

Major(s): ________________________________________________ 81#: __________________________________

Faculty Mentor: ___________________________________________ Graduation (Semester/Year): ______________

Are you currently a member of the Honors Program? Yes No

Are you enrolled in or have you completed a CURO Research or Thesis course? Yes No

If yes, list all courses. Include prefix, course number, and semester taken (i.e. ENGL 4960R—Fall 2019):

Yes Year(s): __ No Have you presented at the CURO Symposium? _________________________

If you have received prior funding from CURO, please specify when you received it (semester, year), and what type of funding it was (Research Assistantship, Conference, Summer Fellowship, etc.):

To help us determine financial need, please explain how are you paying for tuition, and please list any financial aid or scholarships you are currently receiving, including student loans or payment out-of-pocket:

Do you understand that if you are chosen for and accept the Summer Fellowship, you will not be able to hold any other on campus employment position from May 1 to July 31?

Yes: initial here _____________________

If you are not chosen as a Summer Fellowship recipient would you like your application to be considered for a $1,000 Summer CURO Research Assistantship?

Yes: initial here _____________________

Please submit this form and the following materials to curo@uga.edu with the subject line:

2020 Summer Fellowship Application Materials – [YOUR FIRST AND LAST NAME]

From the applicant:

A completed copy of this application.From the applicant’s faculty mentor:

A one page letter of support from the supervising faculty research mentor. Faculty may submit their letterseparately. This letter should address the student’s role in the proposed work, a description of the overallmentoring relationship, and any other collaborative mentoring or support resources available to the student.

SUMMER FELLOWSHIP APPLICATION PG. 2

Deadline: March 18, 2020

Research Proposal (authored by the student):

Write a research proposal/abstract no longer than 500 words authored by the student and written for a general audience.

Indicate the greater impact of this research on the state of Georgia or the world at large. Do not include references.

Title of Research Proposal:

SUMMER FELLOWSHIP APPLICATION PG. 3

Deadline: March 18, 2020

Personal Statement:

Write a personal statement no longer than 500 words explaining your short and long-term academic and career goals. Indicate

how your summer research experience will help you reach those goals.