Frequently Asked Questions
If I have already received a fellowship, can I apply again in a subsequent year? Can co-op students apply to the fellowship program? If I receive financial aid, can I accept a fellowship? Are funds available to support travel to meetings? Can I conduct part of my research off campus? When are applications for a fellowship due? If I have already received a fellowship, can I apply again in a subsequent year? Although not common, fellowship renewal for a second year is possible. A new application must be submitted and a written report or copy of an article submitted for publication must be included with the application. Can co-op students apply to the fellowship program? Co-op students who have completed their co-op work obligations by the end of Spring semester may apply for a fellowship beginning in the Summer semester. Can a student accept an Undergraduate Research Fellowship and a research fellowship from another school or college on campus, such as COSAM or CMB? Because the time commitment expected for the UGR Fellows is significant, fellow are not permitted to hold additional research fellowships from other schools and colleges at Auburn University. However, fellows can apply for research fellowships sequentially. For instance, a student could hold a UGR fellowship beginning in the Summer Semester and ending in the Spring Semester, and then hold a CMB research fellowship for the following Summer Semester. If I receive financial aid, can I accept a fellowship? Students receiving financial aid are welcome to compete for an UGR fellowship. Specific questions regarding the stipend and the student’s financial aid ceiling should be directed to the Director of Undergraduate Research. Are funds available to support travel to meetings? A small allotment of $200 is available to support student travel to allow the fellow to present research results at a meeting or conference. Additional funds may be available through the OVPR, the student’s department or college, or the Honors College. Can I conduct part of my research off campus? Fellows are permitted to conduct a portion of their research at an off campus site, such as a federal laboratory, other university, library, or field site. A local mentor, however, is still required. When are applications for a fellowship due? Applications and letters of recommendation are both due February 17, 2012. |
Last Updated: Jan. 14, 2012
