Undergraduate Research Program
Announcement of Opportunity 2009-2010

Purpose:
Research awards will be provided to qualified undergraduate students to create and implement a small research study of their own design that is directly related to their interests and career objectives in space science, aerospace, or space-related studies. The student may work alone or with a faculty or research staff advisor; however, the conceptualization and design of the project should be their own. Awards will emphasize effective student research and mentoring arrangements. Students from small colleges and universities, and from departments with newly developing space research infrastructure, are especially encouraged to apply. WSGC will facilitate mentoring arrangements if necessary.

Awards:
Up to $3,500* independent research award for the 2009 summer session or 2009-2010 academic year. An additional $500 may be awarded for exceptional expenses, such as high travel costs to conduct field work.  Note that the total funding awarded from the WSGC Scholarship Program and this Undergraduate Research program will not exceed $3,500.

*Subject to availability of funds.

Requirements:

• U.S. citizen
• enrolled full-time in, admitted to, or applied to any undergraduate program at a WSGC college or university
• minimum 3.0 GPA (Proposals that include a GPA of less than 3.0 will be evaluated on a case-by-case basis.)
• above average SAT/ACT scores
• research project related to aerospace, space science, or other interdisciplinary space-related studies
• completed application packet (see Supporting Materials below)

Supporting Materials Required with Application:

1. Provide a one-page Budget Summary for your independent research that should be for your sole benefit. This should include a brief explanation of any major expenditure items. Any travel or other expenses should be related to your research.
2. Include copy of high school transcript (incoming Freshman and Sophomores only)
3. Copy of most recent college transcript.
4. Append two (2) letters of recommendation: one from your academic advisor or high school advisor (if incoming freshman), and one from another faculty member or teacher, employer, or aerospace professional of your choice.
5. Single-sided, no folds.

Applications: [click here]
The Consortium invites applications for Undergraduate Research Awards for the 2009-2010 academic year. Application forms must be completed, and be accompanied by supporting documentation. The Consortium especially encourages applications from members of minority groups, women, and persons with disabilities, and from those pursuing interdisciplinary aerospace studies in, but not limited to, engineering, the sciences, architecture, law, business, nursing and medicine. Award winners will be chosen based on academic performance, space-related promise, and the application.

Wisconsin Space Grant Consortium
University of Wisconsin - Green Bay
2420 Nicolet Drive
Green Bay, WI 54311-7001
Phone: 920-465-2108
E-mail: wsgc@uwgb.edu

Questions about Research Infrastructure, contact:
Thomas H. Achtor, Associate Director for Research Infrastructure
Phone: 608-263-4206
E-mail: tom.achtor@ssec.wisc.edu

Postmark Deadline:   February 2, 2009

Award Announcements:   March 30, 2009

Current & Past Award Recipients