Undergraduate Research Award
Undergraduate Research Award Details
The ASP Undergraduate Research Award consists of a stipend of $2,000 to the student and $500 to the advisor to help defray the costs of the research. There are no limitations on the type of research to be conducted other than that it should be in the area of natural products.
Undergraduate Research Award Directions
Eligibility
Preference will be given to students who have not graduated by the time the award will be administered (i.e. undergraduate students who will graduate in the spring prior to these summer awards will receive lower priority in the evaluation of applications). Faculty advisor must be a member of ASP in good standing.
Formatting Specifics
- Font: Times New Roman
- Font size: 12 point plain for general text and 14 point bold for headings.
- Alignment: Justify text
- Line Spacing: use 1.5 or greater
Application Process
The application form requires:
- An outline of the research to be conducted, written by the student applicant. This should include a statement of the problem and the goal(s) of the research, and a brief discussion of the methodology. This outline, with pertinent references, should not be longer than four double-spaced, typed pages.
- A transcript of all college work attempted.
- A curriculum vitae
- A letter of agreement by the faculty advisor (a member of the American Society of Pharmacognosy) for the project, indicating a willingness to supervise the project, and provide the facilities and equipment for the conduct of the project. The letter should also include a statement about the student’s academic performance and suitability to perform the work proposed.
Deadline is February 15th.