A. Upload to the SOURCE application as a PDF. Please name your file: PROJECT NARRATIVE.

1. In 3-4 pages, including any figures, images, tables and/or reference, describe your project and how it relates to existing scholarly, creative, or professional conversations and activity in your field.
2. Reviewers represent a variety of disciplines from across the university. Therefore, applicants must write their proposals without excessive jargon and in a style that is clear to reviewers who are not experts in the specified area.
3. Margins 1 inch all sides; minimum font size 12 points; single-spaced; 8.5 x 11 inch pages, numbered.

The project narrative must include the following items:

• Description of your research or creative area of interest and proposed project. Indicate prior research and include examples of any previous work.
• A timeline with a detailed plan of work, including what activities are proposed over what period of time
• A statement as to the skills necessary for the proposed project. Indicate if you possess these skills already, or the plan you have to gain these skills (such as work conducted under supervision of your mentor). Most successful proposals will be related to the student's program of study, unless there is a clear description of how the necessary skills will be obtained.
• Discussion of how you will use the proposed budget.
• A description of the potential impact of your project on the University community and/or the broader world, and your plans for public dissemination of your work.
• A statement as to how the project will benefit your academic experience and potentially impact your career goals.

B. RESUME: Upload a 2 page maximum as a PDF, and name your file: RESUME

C. UNIVERSITY TRANSCRIPT: Upload as a PDF, an unofficial copy of your transcript, and name your file: TRANSCRIPT.

Your application will include a recommendation from your Thesis faculty advisor.  You should work with them to ensure their letter of support draws on their knowledge of your funding application narrative.

• Be sure to request this well in advance of your application so as to generate the best possible application, but also to be respectful of your advisor's time. Never request a recommendation on short notice.
• When you fill out your application form on the SOURCE website, you will enter your "letter writer" with their email address.
• Your advisor will receive an email from the Infoready application directing them to upload their letter of support directly.
  • The email they receive will read as follows

Dear Proposed Faculty Mentor,

You have been asked to write a one page reference letter for [Your Name] to the SOURCE Grant Program - October 15, 2019 Competition. The deadline for your submitted reference letter is 10/15/2019 11:59 PM.

Please indicate your thoughts about the strength and feasibility of the project, as well as the student's academic strengths, skills and/or personal qualities to complete the proposed planning, research, and presentation of results. It should also address your willingness to support and mentor the student through the entirety of the proposed timeframe.

Contact the SOURCE office at ugresearch@syr.edu or x2091 if you have any questions.

Thank you.

For your Honors funding application, You should use this Excel worksheet to prepare your budget.  Submit this to Infoready when it asks for your budget.

Provide a detailed estimate of expenses related to your project based on your research of the prospective costs in each category. We expect that you will make efforts to use your resources wisely. Budget expenditures may include:

• Travel costs (food, lodging, transportation, museum or archive fees)
• Supplies, materials, consumables (major equipment will need to be returned to the SOURCE)
• Presentation or publication costs (conference fees, poster printing, image permissions)
• Lab or data analysis fees (equipment fees, transcription services, professional work)
• Participant compensation

We understand that this budget may change as your project evolves, and you will submit a revised budget post-award.

The worksheet includes many of the categories applicants typically use; your budget is likely to include some of these items, but not others. Feel free to modify this format to suit your project, or create your own format for a budget that clearly states your needs – that’s the point. Whatever format you use, your budget should contain appropriate subtotals under each category, and a “grand total” at the bottom.

Here are some guidelines to bear in mind:

• Include all relevant dates: of travel, of stipend support, etc.
• “Notes” allows you to include any relevant explanations. If the item is self-explanatory, leave “Notes” blank.
• Research Stipend: If you are requesting a research stipend for room, board, and utilities in Syracuse during the summer while you pursue your research, here are the amounts we allow:
  • Rent: up to $360/month
  • Food: up to $105/week
  • Utilities: up to $100/month
• Travel funding: If you are requesting travel funding, the amounts will vary depending upon where you are going. Research what the appropriate amounts would be by searching for your proposed travel dates on Kayak, Travelocity, or the airline. You should similarly research hotel and other travel costs so your budget is as accurate as possible.
• Non-consumable items (cameras, equipment, etc.) must be returned to the Honors Program at the completion of your project for use by future students.
• Honors students will not be required to submit a revised budget after being awarded funding.