Realizing that students at small, liberal arts schools do not always have an opportunity to engage in individual research projects, the SCICU Board of Trustees in 1996 initiated the Student/Faculty Research Program. In the past 15 years, SCICU has awarded more than $1.1 million to almost 400 students.
Each year SCICU issues a call for proposals to students and faculty at our member institutions. A multi-disciplinary panel of academicians evaluates the proposals and awards one year stipends to selected students and their faculty research advisors. The field of study ranges from the sciences to the liberal arts. In addition to documenting their findings and preparing a final financial statement, the students make a capstone presentation at the annual SCICU Research Symposium.
For 2010, more than $85, 000 was awarded to 27 students at 9 SCICU institutions. These students will present their findings at the 2011 Research Symposium.
Generous contributions from friends and sponsors of independent higher education make the Student/Faculty Program a reality. Equally important are the faculty volunteers who read, score, and rank the many outstanding proposals submitted to SCICU each year. We thank all who have helped us reach the $1 million milestone.