All seniors interested in writing a senior thesis involving empirical research for their graduation requirement are required to submit proposals and receive approval from the department. These ...

The dissertation proposal and the specialty exam serve different purposes and should be viewed as separate activities, even though often executed concurrently. The dissertation proposal marks the ...

All science starts with people looking at the world, whether it be the physical world or the world of living organisms. We observe patterns or phenomena in the world and we want to know why these ...

Manage your time – Know the deadlines and plan ahead to obtain requirements like transcripts and recommendations. Follow directions carefully – Applications that are missing elements or submitted ...

We offer all University affiliates access to an electronic version of the New Faculty Guide to Competing for Research Funding, a resource for those who are new to submitting proposals, and reference ...

Become familiar with the general sponsor proposal guidelines. Read the specific Funding Opportunity to which you plan to apply. Ask the Program Officer (PO) for program related clarification (e.g., ...

Program Year 2026 (PY26) is the first year of the fifth phase of the Case-Coulter Translational Research Partnership (TRP) to support collaborative translational research projects that address unmet ...

Perhaps of greatest importance when you apply for an academic position is a description of your proposed research. Departments want to know what you will need to get results within the first three ...

The Materials Science and Engineering (MSE) PhD Qualifying Exam is intended to allow the candidate to demonstrate depth of understanding in his/her chosen area of research, and to demonstrate the ...