I am pretty sure, this is an award to fund research being conducted by  
an individual student under a faculty mentor.  This isn't really  
exactly club funding.  So, the author of this proposal will need to  
describe how he/she will be conducting their research, ie: providing a  
hypothesis, establishing need, describing a plan, quantifying and  
qualifying results, etc.

Quoting Jacqueline Elizabeth Bell <[log in to unmask]>:

> I am more than willing to write the proposal rough draft over winter
> break.  I had been thinking about applying for a few weeks now, as a
> club.  I was unsure if a club could apply or solely individual
> reaseach, but I don't see why they would discourage us.
> I have an internship this winter break and plenty of time in the office
> to work on something like this.  Thank-you for the support!!
> If any other members would like to be involved, please let me know :)
>
> Jacquie
>
> Quoting "Michael J. Rosen" <[log in to unmask]>:
>
>> Very good idea. I'd be pleased to review the proposal and make editing
>> comments from the grantsmanship perspective.
>> Mike
>>
>> Quoting Ezra Kahn <[log in to unmask]>:
>>
>>> Dear Club,
>>>
>>> I think one or two of us undergraduates should think about applying for
>>> a URECA grant.  URECA stands for Undergraduate Research Endeavors
>>> Competitive Award (my guess is the acronym came first, and then the
>>> title it abbreviates).  I think the oven project would be very
>>> deserving.
>>>
>>> The award funds the project up to $3,000 and an additional $1000 prize
>>> goes to the author.  It is actually not that hard to win (I received
>>> one when I was a senior).  One or two people from the club could write
>>> the proposal, and I would be very happy to help.
>>>
>>> Seriously, think about this.  It is a fairly large amount of money,
>>> requires a relatively small amount of work to get, and it looks very
>>> good on your resume.
>>>
>>> Just a suggestion, see you guys Wednesday morning.
>>>
>>> Ezra