Research Grants

All currently enrolled Appalachian undergraduate and graduate students in good academic standing are eligible to apply for a research grant of up to $500. The grant can be used for research supplies or research related expenses. This also includes any of the costs associated with designing or printing a poster for your presentation. Receipts or invoices may be required for reimbursement by individual departments.

Students who expect to incur travel expenses related to presenting their research, are encourage to also apply for a Travel Grant.

In order to justify awarding a research grant, the Office of Student Research must have a descriptive Project Title and a detailed Project Description and Budget Justification. This Sample Research Application is an excellent example of a completed application. All grants must be completely expended by the end of the fiscal year in which they are awarded.

To Apply

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

Step 2. Submit the Office of Student Research Grant Application Form

Requirements

• Research Funding does NOT roll over at the end of each fiscal year. All Research Grants must be completely expended by the end of the fiscal year in which they are awarded.
• All ASU Policies and Procedures must be adhered to when spending down Research Grant monies. Any non-approved expenditures will be the sole responsibility of the student. We advise students to meet with their departmental administrative assistant and faculty mentor before any money is spent.
• Priority will be given to students who also present their work at the Annual Celebration of Student Research and Creative Endeavors at Appalachian.

• Original receipts or invoices will be required for reimbursement.
• Receipts must be not be more than thirty days old.

Award Notifications

Applications received by the 15th of each month will be reviewed prior to the end of the month. Award notifications will be made at the end of each month.

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.