Cratis D. Williams Graduate Research Grants

All currently enrolled Appalachian graduate students in good academic standing are eligible to apply for a grant of up to $400 to support a research project required for a degree program, including thesis, dissertation, capstone research project, product of learning, etc.

Any expenses incurred in conducting research are eligible, including equipment, supplies, research subject costs, travel to collect data, etc. Materials or travel needed to *present* research results are not eligible for funding through this program.Students who expect to incur travel expenses related to presenting their research, are encourage to also apply for a GSAS Travel Grant.

To Apply

Step 1. Have your faculty advisor complete the Faculty Recommendation Form (PDF), sign it and mail it to: Kathy Weaver Stevens, Office of Student Research, Room 385, John E. Thomas Administration Building, Appalachian State University, Boone, NC 28608.

Step 2. Submit the Cratis D. Williams Graduate Research Grant Application Form.

Application deadlines (application must be complete to be considered): September 15, 2009 for expenses incurred between July 1 and December 31 and February 15, 2010 for expenses incurred between January 1 and June 30

Final Report

At the completion of the research, grantees will be asked to submit a Final Report explaining how the award was used and to acknowledge support from the respective funds in any publications resulting from the research.