DPS Graduate Research Enhancement Grants

This program is designed to provide DPS graduate students with funds to pursue an opportunity to enhance their graduate education experience. The proposed project/opportunity must be clearly distinct from the project used to fulfill the MS/PhD research requirements.

Students may receive up to $750 from this program.
Students are limited to one travel award or one research enhancement award per academic year (1 August – 31 July).
This program is available to MS students who have submitted their M1 form (Program of Study) and to PhD students who have submitted their D2 form (Program of Study).
Complete applications are submitted to the Director of Graduate Studies.

Fall Semester deadline: 15 November.
Winter semester deadline: 15 April.

Please note that the number of awards made each semester will be determined by the availability of funds.

To apply please provide:

A one page description of your research enhancement project. Include your name and your advisor’s name at the top of this page.
Be sure to explain how this research project/opportunity will enhance your graduate educational experience. It should be clear to the reader how the proposed project differs from the research you are conducting for your thesis/dissertation.
Provide a detailed explanation of the costs associated with the project. Both the applicant and advisor must sign this page.

Notes:

Non-expendable supplies purchased with these funds become the property of DPS upon the completion of the student’s project.
All purchases must be complete within 6 months of receiving the grant