Frequently Asked Questions
Can I apply if I am an international student?
Can I apply if I am a graduate student?
How do I get faculty supervision for this scholarship?
How many students apply for this scholarship and how many receive it?
How do I submit my application?
This is my first semester at Northern Arizona University, may I still apply?
Can I get credit for this experience?
Is this an annual award?
When should I start my research?
Can I use this money to fund a study abroad experience?
How do I prepare a budget?
Why do I need to prepare a budget?
What are some examples of topics?
Do I need to travel internationally to do this research?
How will I get my scholarship?
When will I receive notification about receiving this scholarship?
My research involves interviewing people. Do I need to talk with the Institutional Review Board (IRB)?
My research involves animals. Do I need to talk with the Institutional Animal Care and Use Committee (IACUC)?
My research requires approval by the IRB or IACUC. Do I need to have it approved before I can apply for the GLRS?
Can I apply if I am
an international student?
Yes, this scholarship is available to undergraduate students
at Northern Arizona University.
Learn more about eligibility for this scholarship.
Can I apply if I am a
graduate student?
This scholarship is for undergraduate students.
Learn more about eligibility for this scholarship.
How do I get faculty
supervision for this scholarship?
We recommend that you come up with a project that you are
excited about researching and engage two of the three global learning
themes. You can then ask your professors
if they or one of their colleagues would be interested in supervising research
on this topic.
How many students
apply for this scholarship and how many receive it?
The number of recipients will be determined by the quality
of the applications and the funding available.
How do I submit my
application?
The application is due on November 30 by 5 p.m. It can be submitted via e-mail, fax, hand delivery,
or mail to Rebecca Deadmond.
Learn more about the application process.
This is my first
semester at Northern Arizona University, may I still apply?
Yes, you can still apply even if this is your first
semester. However, you must provide
mid-term grades equivalent to at least a 2.5 GPA. In addition, you must achieve at least a 2.5
GPA at the conclusion of your first semester.
Can I get credit for
this experience?
This is a non-credit award.
However, if you are able to coordinate with your academic unit, you may
be able to incorporate your experience into credit for independent study.
Is this an annual
award?
Yes, it is expected the Center for International Education
will continue to offer this research scholarship on an annual basis.
When should I start
my research?
You can start research as soon as you are ready. Please note that recipients are expected to
present their research at an April symposium.
Can I use this money
to fund a study abroad experience?
This funding is for research on a topic that engages at
least two of the three global learning themes; one of which must be global
engagement. Funding is intended to
support research. While you may use this
for research abroad, it is not intended to fund study abroad.
How do I prepare a
budget?
Examples of budget items may include:
- reference materials (e.g., books)
- supplies (e.g., presentation materials, research
supplies)
- transportation to the research site
- accommodation
- registration fees to present a paper at a
professional conference
- miscellaneous expenses
Please note that miscellaneous expenses should not account
for more than one third of your total estimated budget. You are not limited to
these categories as they are just examples of some common research expenses.
Why do I need to
prepare a budget?
The purpose of the budget is to ensure that you have a plan
for the funding and have organized your research in a cohesive manner so that
you can begin and complete your project.
What are some
examples of topics?
The April 2011 Global Learning Symposium included the
following topics:
- an examination of northern Arizona’s
controversial “Snow Bowl Issue” through a multicultural lens, including the
Native American perspective
- a presentation on the development of a safer
solid-fuel cooking stove for use in the developing world
- the development of 6th grade curriculum that
discusses the impact of natural disasters on diverse global communities
- a study of the design and implementation of
sustainable international development projects in northern Ghana
- a discussion of the opportunities and threats
associated with the ongoing globalization of higher education
- research on the cultural and environmental
impact of the growth of tourism in Macau, China
- a presentation of research conducted in Germany
on converting rapeseed oil into bio-diesel using chemical and enzymatic means
- the development of fourth, fifth, and sixth
grade curriculum that will foster awareness and appreciation of diverse cultures
- a study of how the images of youth in post-World
War II Germany have been used to frame social problems
- research on how West African music acts as a
vehicle for transmitting West African values abroad
Do I need to travel
internationally to do this research?
Research topics can vary and do not necessarily require
travel. Many of these were conducted here at Northern Arizona University.
How will I get my
scholarship?
The scholarship will be applied to your Northern Arizona
University student account. Please note
that if you have any outstanding charges on your account, the award money will
be applied to these first and the balance distributed. This application of
funds is due to the automated account management system in LOUIE.
When will I receive
notification about receiving this scholarship?
Notification will be sent to students by December 16.
My research involves
interviewing people. Do I need to talk with the Institutional Review Board
(IRB)?
Most likely. Please visit their website to
find out more.
If your project meets the criteria,
you will need to work with their office in getting your research approved.
Please note that this research project does meet the requirements for
"research" as your findings will be reported at the Global Learning
Symposium, a presentation to an external audience.
My research involves
animals. Do I need to talk with the Institutional Animal Care and Use Committee
(IACUC)?
Most likely. Please visit their website for more
details.
My research requires
approval by the IRB or IACUC. Do I need to have it approved before I can apply
for the GLRS?
Start the process for approval as soon as possible. You may
apply for the GLRS without approval, but disbursement of GLRS funds will be
contingent on receiving approval from the appropriate board.