Mentored Research
Research builds learning. Learning fosters service.
2012-2013 Immaculata University Mini-Grant Awards
Congratulations to the following Immaculata University faculty members who have been awarded an Office of Sponsored Research Mini-Grant for the current academic year.
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Dr. Diane Grimes, Department of Art - Digital Storytelling: Using Applications on iPads or iPhones
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Dr. Farzin Irani, Graduate Department of Psychology - Perceptual Correlates of Interpersonal Attachment and Feelings of Loneliness in Schizophrenia
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Dr. Melanie Kisthardt, Department of English - Deconstructing Dialect in Charles Chesnutt’s ‘Conjure’ Stories: Translations for Millennial Readers
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Dr. Dawn Kriebel, Department of Psychology - Persistence and Motivation Among Head Start Children
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Dr. James K. Murray, Jr. , Department of Chemistry - Synthesis, Characterization, and Evaluation of Various 7-Benzyloxy, 7-Heteroalkyloxy, and 7-Heteroaryloxy-4-Methyl-2H-Chromen-2-ones as Potential Antioxidants
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Dr. Kelly Orlando, Department of Biology - Amino acid changes responsible for neofunctionalization of the yeast (Candida glabrata) PMU2 gene
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Dr. Carl Pratt, Department of BIology - Effect of Free Radicals Generated by Hydrogen Peroxide on Cartilage Formation in Zebrafish
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Dr. Luna Zhang, Department of Chemistry - Raman Spectroscopy Instrument, Phase II
A new round of funding for Summer 2013 and Academic Year 2013-2014 projects has recently begun. Plese follow the process below to apply for a mini-grant to begin after July 1, 2013.
Mini-Grant Application Process
Immaculata mini-grant funds are applicable to any discipline, any of the three Colleges, and any full-time faculty member. The limitations are few:
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The project must include students. Students are to be mentored in research processes. Applications which include students only as lab assistants will not be considered.
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Individual dissertation research is not eligible.
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Satisfaction of standard course requirements is not eligible, though faculty/student research in an independent study setting is acceptable. If you have questions about the distinction, we would be glad to discuss your project with you.
When you have thought through your project and are ready to submit a proposal, please call or visit the office.
Please click on the link Mini-Grant Cover Sheet to obtain a simple form and a template for application that will include:
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Title
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Aims of the project
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Significance
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Number of students involved
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Project description
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Project budget, limited to $2000
All applications will be peer-reviewed. Awards will be made on merit. Opportunities for response to critiques will be provided. Talk with a current researcher to learn why it is worth the effort.
Mini-grant submissions will continue to be accepted until all appropriated funds have been committed. Projects may begin any time after July 1, 2013, and must be completed by June 30, 2014. Start thinking about the possibilities.