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UMBC RGPN McNair Scholar Research Institute (SRI)
This form is to notify RGPN McNair of your interest in receiving funding to conduct research as a part of the Scholars Research Institute. It is expected that you have successfully completed McNair 101, 201, 301 (AFST 495) with a B or higher and developed a research proposal that has been reviewed by your Faculty Research Mentor prior to submission.
FOR SUMMER: The above rule is modified for New Scholars who are Rising Graduating Seniors, and for Returning Scholars (with prior approval)
Do not submit until you have reviewed the SRI App Process Document (https://umbc.box.com/v/McNairSRIApplicationProcess)
Be sure to follow all instructions exactly or you will be disqualified and will have to reapply at a later time.
Name
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First
Last
Email
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As of today how many credits do you have obtained at UMBC? (Please retrieve from your most recent transcript)
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Freshman 0-29 credits
Sophomore 30-59 credits
Junior 60-89 credits
Senior 90 or more credits
Graduating Month & Year
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YYYY
REM Cohort #
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What is your current status within the program?
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Scholar In Good Standing
Below Agreed Performance
Scholar In Probation
RGPN Scholar / Pre-McNair Student
BOX LINK for your personal Graduate School Prep xlsx. The submitted XLSX must be updated within the last 2 weeks, and the REU section should show the status of all the programs you applied.
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Confirm the semester you are interested in receiving financial support from McNair to complete research
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Fall
Spring
Summer
Year
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Title of Proposed Research
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Who is your Faculty Research Mentor for the proposed research? (Full Name)
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Faculty Research Mentor Email
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Mentor's Department
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List names and titles of any other persons you may be working with on this project.
Has your Faculty Research Mentor seen your proposal and agreed to support you in your independent research project as required by SRI?
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Yes
No, not as of yet. I know that until this is done, my application will be incomplete.
If yes, to the previous question, has your Faculty Research Mentor given feedback on your proposal?
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Yes, I have received feedback and made edits to my proposal
Yes, I have received feedback, but I have not made edits to my proposal yet
No, my Faculty Research Mentor has not given me feedback on my proposal
I answered the previous question no; I have not shown my Faculty Research Mentor my proposal
Please share the box link for your Research Proposal (which should be in your McNair Portfolio Box folder)
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For Spring SRI, or if your proposal is the same as the one from McNair 301 (this is your first time applying for SRI), please provide the link to the box document for your proposal presentation as given in McNair 301. The document should be in your McNair Portfolio folder. Please make sure the link is public (where anyone at UMBC can view it).
If you are presenting a NEW proposal, please create a DRAFT of your presentation. It doesn't have to be polished, but it should include key information.
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Does your research require IRB approval?
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Yes
No
Unsure
If yes, how far along are you to obtaining IRB approval?
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I have not started the process to obtain IRB approval
I have begun the process to be approved by the IRB
I have been approved by the IRB to conduct my research
I answered the previous question no; I do not need IRB approval
Unsure
If you have been approved or working on approval, provide the IRB Protocol Number. Otherwise, write N/A.
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How many credits are you taking during the semester you are requesting to be part of SRI?
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We are only able to offer SRI to students taking 16 or fewer credits for the requesting semester. Please use this space to explain why you are applying for SRI despite a high credit load.
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Please enter N/A if you are taking 16 credits or less for the application semester.
Have you discussed with your Faculty Research Mentor about taking a 2 to 3 credit independent research course in your major? This is NOT required for SRI fellows as it will be at your own expense.
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No, I will not be taking an independent credited course,.
Yes I have, and they are willing to give me permission to take an independent research course
Yes I have, but they are not willing to give me permission to take an independent research course
Yes I have, but there is no independent research course I can take
Other
Prior to submission, please check the following statements to ensure you have read, understand, and agree to abide by them:
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Have reviewed the SRI Application Process Document and have followed all necessary procedures to be eligible, https://umbc.box.com/v/McNairSRIApplicationProcess
You must complete a research paper that is given a passing grade by your Faculty Research Mentor (P if Pass/Fail, B or higher if given a letter grade)
You must complete a conference presentation for the work done during SRI
All required items must be submitted within six months of your official start of SRI to receive full stipend. Exact deadlines will be established by the McNair staff
A stipend of no more than $1400 (for spring or fall semester) or $2800 (for summer) will be given for your completion of SRI. (See exact breakdown in SRI app informational)
SRI requires atleast 40hrs/week (during summer) or 10 hrs/week (during spring or fall semester). This includes all McNair Monday Meetings, SRI Group Meetings, and a scheduled meeting with your Faculty Research Mentor once a week.
Summer participation in SRI requires travel to at least Atlanta for the SAEOPP research conference. Other conferences are highly recommended.
You agree to allow your SRI Proposal to possibly be used in the future as an example for other scholars.
Have talked with faculty mentor and determined if you will be registering for an independent research. This is no longer required by the program, thus you will be completing at your expense.
You will be automatically registered for zero-credit research practicum via the Career Center.
If summer, will you need on-campus housing?
Housing may be offered in lieu of receiving a stipend.
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Yes
No
Not applying for Summer SRI
Please share any more relevant information that will help us evaluate your application.
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