Get Research Excellence Fund Research Seed Grants (ref-rs ...

Filling out the Research Excellence Fund Research Seed Grants (REF-RS) form can be a straightforward process when approached step by step. This guide will walk you through each section of the form, ensuring that you provide all necessary information and meet the requirements for submission.

Follow the steps to complete the REF-RS application.

1. Click the ‘Get Form’ button to obtain the form and open it in your designated editor.
2. Begin by entering your principal investigator's (PI) name, email address, and phone number in the respective fields. Also, indicate the amount of funding you are requesting and provide a concise project title.
3. Prepare your proposal by compiling the required elements, referencing the checklist that includes the Michigan Tech Transmittal Form, abstract, project description, rationale, references, budget, and budget justification.
4. Complete the Michigan Tech Transmittal Form by providing the project title, names of investigators, their departments, and email addresses. Include a summary of the proposed project that succinctly outlines its goals, approach, and methods for evaluation.
5. Develop a detailed project description in 2 to 3 pages, explaining the project's contributions to research capacity and alignment with Michigan Tech's strategic plans. Clarify the necessity of any requested equipment.
6. Create a budget detailing all items, sources, and required amounts. Ensure travel documentation supports any costs that exceed $1,500, including estimates for airfare and per diem calculations.
7. Outline existing resources available to the investigators and provide a clear explanation of the future impact of the proposed work. Include any necessary vendor quotes for equipment requests over $2,500.
8. Compile a current vitae for each investigator, ensuring it does not exceed three pages in length. Follow any format appropriate for academic profiles.
9. Ensure you have your letters of support from appropriate chairs or directors included with your final proposal.
10. Format your proposal according to the specified guidelines: Times New Roman font at 12 points, one-inch margins, single-spaced text, and proper pagination.
11. Finally, review the completed form and ensure all sections are filled out correctly before saving changes, downloading, printing, or sharing the completed form.

We encourage you to complete your application online to streamline your submission process and ensure all documents are properly filed.