Undergraduate Research Opportunities: Application Materials

Have a prepared research proposal with title (no more than 3 pages, single or double-spaced). The proposal should describe the specific goal of the research and its relation to a larger anthropological issue. It should outline a methodology of the project, plans for analysis, and the format for writing up the research results.

The itinerary should detail a schedule with specific dates for travel and data collection (or training) and a schedule with monthly goals for analysis and write-up. Please attach a separate map showing the route you propose. Generally, grant recipients spend 6 to 8 weeks in data collection. The itinerary should be no more than 1 page, single or double-spaced. 

The budget should itemize all expected expenses, including transportation, room and board, research materials (including photocopying), research assistance (including a translator), human subjects compensation, training program fees, and other miscellaneous items. Students are urged to look for inexpensive and safe alternatives. If expenses exceed available funding, students should indicate where else they are applying for funds (e.g., UAR or area study grants), and also include the budget in the application. Students may be asked to resubmit their budget based on confirmation of funding from other sources. The budget should be no more than 1 page, single or double-spaced. 

The description of qualifications should explain how past coursework (list course numbers & titles), extra-curricular activities and/or language abilities prepare the student to conduct this particular research project or training program. If you have not already completed such coursework, list course numbers you intend to compete before leaving to conduct research. This should be no more than 1 page, single or double-spaced

Have two letters of recommendation, at least one from an Anthropology faculty member who will be advising you throughout your research. Must be sent separately to Student Services Officer no later than April 8th

Have your transcript (official or unofficial) ready.

Have your CV or resume ready.