APPLICATION DEADLINE: Friday, October 11th by 5:00PM
(Click HERE to access the FALL 2019 application)
Funds are available for graduate students, both masters and doctoral, working on research projects, dissertations, and theses. Grants will be awarded on a competitive basis. Selection criteria include significance of the project in the field and the style of writing.
Eligibility
Eligibility is restricted to classified CSUN graduate students in a master’s or doctoral program, with a GPA of 3.5 or above. The maximum award granted is $1200. Due to the limited funding for this program, students who are selected may receive less than $1200. All applicants are required to have either a Social Security Number (SSN) or Individual Taxpayer Identification Number (ITIN).
Please note: International Students may have up to 30% withheld for Federal Income Tax.
Not eligible
Individuals who previously received support from this program.
Any CSU employee or their dependents receiving a university fee waiver.
Budget Categories
Costs associated with travel to a research site, supplies, minor equipment, performance expenses and library searches are examples of expenditures that will be supported.
Not allowed
Clothing, food, laptop computers or tablets.
Conference travel to present research. If presenting at a conference, please visit the following websites to apply for a Graduate Student Travel Award
Human or Animal Subjects
- If your research or project involves human or animal subjects, your application will not be funded unless your IRB/IACUC protocol is approved.
Committee Chair approval
Once you submit your application, your Committee Chair will receive an email notification of your 2019 Thesis Support application. Your Committee Chair must electronically approve your application. Only complete applications will be considered. A completed application consists of your application submission and your Committee Chair electronic approval.
What must you do if chosen to receive support
- Submit an itemized list of all expenditures by Tuesday, June 30th, 2020
- Participate in the CSUNposium scheduled on Friday, March 27th, 2020
- If your research requires international travel you must obtain prior approval & travel insurance. Please contact Cyndi Paull in the Risk Management office at or (818) 677‐6830. For more information visit the Risk Management Office.