Kellogg/Kroc Undergraduate Research Grants Program
Application
To apply for a Kellogg/Kroc Undergraduate Research Grant, complete the Common application at https://urapply.nd.edu. We strongly suggest that you look at the system several days before applying to make sure you have all necessary materials. An explanation of requirements for a Kellogg/Kroc Undergraduate Research Grant is below.
NOTE - Students who are accepted for this award are required to attend an orientation on Wednesday, April 4 from 6:30 – 8:30pm at the Hesburgh Center for International Studies. Additional mandatory orientation dates will be provided at a later time. Alternative orientations will be provided for students who are currently abroad.
The Common application for this grant requires the following:
Budget
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A budget for anticipated expenses incurred during the grant period, including travel, food and lodging, and other expenses. Please use the budget justification sheet to explain expenses in detail including flight itineraries (if you have them), materials, translators, etc.
Proposal Packet (download as one document)
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A description of the research topic and methodology, not to exceed six double-spaced pages, including a bibliography (minimum margins one inch top, bottom, and sides; minimum type size 10 points or 12 characters per inch). The project description should include six main elements: an introduction, background information, the methods to be used, a schedule, a description of how you and your adviser will work together on the problem and how often you will meet, and a description of the final product (Senior Honor's Essay, report, article).
Letter of recommendation
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A letter of recommendation from the faculty member who is committed to oversee the research project and has thoroughly read your proposal. Please notify your recommenders that they will receive an email informing them how to submit their letter once you have submitted your proposal through the Common application. Alternatively, the letter can be sent to dalmonte@nd.edu.
Please notify your faculty recommender several weeks ahead of the deadline.
In addition to the Common application, you must submit the following directly to the Kellogg Institute office:
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An Official University TRANSCRIPT sent to the Kellogg Institute office – 130 Hesburgh Center. (Click here for transcript request info.) Courses for the current semester should be included. The Institute will only accept PAPER copies of your transcript.
Levels of Support
Funding is available for a variety of project costs, including research materials and assistance as well as travel. Individual grants will not normally exceed $5,000, and proposals will be considered for any amount below this figure. Applicants are required to notify the Kellogg Institute of any funding received from another source; in some cases the Institute may adjust the amount of its award. Undergraduates are eligible for only one Kellogg/Kroc undergraduate research grant.
Application Deadline: Monday, February 27
Questions about the program should be submitted to Holly Rivers at 631-6023.
Questions about the status of an application should be submitted to Liz McCoy at 631-4846.
