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 [email protected]
Lee Anne ShoreASPiRE Post-Award Administrator
285-5292