Online Application Form

This online application form is where you will fill out your biographical information, abstract, and mentor contact information. It's also where you will upload PDFs with your project plan and budget.

 

Application

Biographical Information

You will need to enter your name, perm number, and contact information

 

Faculty Mentor Information

For your project to be considered, your mentor must fill out an endorsement form on your behalf. It is your responsibility to ensure the submission of this form by the deadline. You will receive an automated email confirmation when they complete the form.

All faculty forms must be received on or before November 15, 2024.

Please allow the mentor sufficient time to review your application material prior to the submission deadline. Mentors are asked specific questions about your budget and project plan.

Your mentor must either teach a department seminar or be a member of the Academic Senate (view the membership list here).

Graduate students, part-time lecturers, and staff are not eligible to serve as project mentors unless they teach an eligible department seminar, such as for an honors program. If you have questions about mentor eligibility, please consult with the URCA Director for clarification, urca@ltsc.ucsb.edu

Mentor Form

 

Abstract

Your abstract should be a brief and clearly-written synopsis of your research or creative project. The grant reviewers can be from any university department, so write your abstract in a way that a general audience can understand.

It must not exceed 100 words and should contain the following elements:

  • A brief explanation of the project’s purpose
  • A brief statement explaining what you will do in your project
  • The major conclusions you hope to derive from your project
  • A concise statement of what you hope to gain from your project
  • Do not include any details about your research design or methods

 

File Uploads

All files must be PDFs and conform to the expectations described in the section guide