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Experience Circles Guidelines

The sign up deadline is Thursday, August 29th at 11:59 p.m. Please sign up online via https://cglink.me/2uB/s1092.

 

If you have any questions or concerns, please reach out to Robyn Williams at robynw@uark.edu.

 

Application Requirements

The online application requires an upload of the following items:

• A current copy of your resume (all group members must upload a resume)
  • If you need assistance with your resume before submitting your application, you can schedule an appointment with your Engineering Career Coach.  
• Answers to the following prompts:  
  • In 700 words or less, describe the project/research that requires funding. Include: 
    • the project goal,  
    • your approach to accomplishing the goal, 
    • expected outcomes,  
    • and the genesis of your idea. 
  • In 300 words or less, describe how you will benefit from participating in this program. 
• A completed Project / Research Budget Form 
  • Create a thorough, accurate, and reasonable budget and justify your estimated costs. 

Successful Proposals

• Are self-motivated (i.e., not part of a course or sponsored faculty research) but are driven by your own interest(s). 
• Answer all questions and upload all documents as indicated on the application.  Incomplete applications will not be considered.  
• Have a STEM focus.

Group Projects / Research

Students may work individually or as a group.  All group participants must remain active and engaged to receive the program stipend. Groups may not exceed more than 3 students. 

Project Funds will NOT Support 

• Research in a professor’s lab 
• Projects that are required for a course 
• Travel expenses (check out the FOX Fund for support with travel – link) 
• Projects completed by a Registered Student Organization (RSO) 

Application Process

• Application Opens: Thursday, August 8th  
• Application Deadline: Thursday, August 29th at 11:59 p.m. 
• Notification of Participation: end of day, September 4th