Anthropology Graduate Student Research Grant

• $10,500 budgeted each year

• Max $3500 per application

• Grads can apply at any point in their studies

• Grads can receive the grant a maximum of 2 times

• Applications will be accepted and processed in Spring of each academic year. (February)

• Selections committee will be the Chair, DoGS and Programs Manager

• Funds can be used for equipment, other supplies & materials, laboratory services & travel (breakdown of allowable expenses and guidance for applicants below)

• If a student receives the award, they will be required to submit a relevant photo and write a brief summary of their research project to be used for dept. social media or alumni outreach efforts.

Application Guidance, Budget

In addition to the application text (1-page) that discusses the proposed work in relation to planned Master’s Project or Dissertation research, the Seed Grant proposals should include an itemized budget for the project.  In addition to the budget, applicants should include a brief budget justification narrative (1/2 page) to provide a rationale for specific expenses as well as the estimated amounts.

Graduate student Seed Grant funds are intended to be used toward the costs of travel and research. Awards are contingent on availability of funds. The budget should be cost-effective and commensurate with the scope of the research project.

Appropriate Seed Grant expenditures include the following:

Travel Expenses

List the proposed dates of travel and destinations, specifying the cost of travel for locations for which funds are being sought. Funds can be sought for travel to the destination and within the destination if this is related to the research. Travel expenses may include airfare, train fare, rental car and gas, or mileage for personal car.  Requests for use of a personal car should be based on estimated gasoline cost or the University mileage rate.  If requesting funds for a rental car, students may request the cost of rental and estimated gasoline cost.

Lodging expenses 

List estimated actual cost for lodging expenses related to your research.