Thesis/Project/Dissertation Support Program

1. Please be aware that your application must be submitted by Monday, October 23, 2023 by 12:00 PM.
2. Your application must be approved by your Thesis/Project/Dissertation Committee Chair by Wednesday, October 25, 2023 by 5:00 PM
   
3. Student GPA needs to be 3.5 or above
4. If your research involves Human/Animal Subjects, Federal regulations require that all research must undergo a review by a committee. To apply for this funding, you need to have submitted your IRB protocol application and received a protocol number. In addition, if your research involves Animal Subjects, you will need an approved IACAU number; please check with your faculty advisor for the number. Projects will not be funded until your protocol has been approved If you are selected for funding.
5. A written abstract of no more than 300 words is required.
6. Students will need to submit a budget justification for the following categories; Supplies, Minor Equipment, Travel (conference travel is not allowed), Library Searches, Performance Expenses (e.g. Music). Laptops/tablets are not allowed.

Eligible

• Eligibility is restricted to CSUN graduate students in a master’s or doctoral program, with a GPA of 3.5 or above.
• 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.

Allowed Expenditures

• Costs associated with travel to a research site (This expenditure request will be reviewed/approved on a case by case basis)
• Supplies
• minor equipment
• performance expenses
• library searches

Not Allowed Expenditures

• Food
• Laptop
• Computers
• Tablets
• Printers
• Monitors
• Office Equipment
• Transcription Services
• Statistical Consultants
• Creating and printing of posters.
• Conference travel to present research. Special Note: If presenting at a conference, please visit the following websites to apply for a Graduate Student Travel Award and Student Travel and Academic Research (STAR)

If your research or project involves human or animal subjects, your application will not be funded unless your IRB/IACUC protocol is approved.

Fall Thesis Support Application.

A completed application consists of your application submission and your Committee Chair electronic approval. Once you submit your application, the faculty member you select as your Committee Chair will receive an email notification of your Thesis Support application. Your Committee Chair must electronically approve your application by the deadline. Only complete applications will be considered.

If you have a Co-applicant, there is a space provided within the application for you to enter their information. DO NOT SUBMIT two applications.

1. Submit an itemized list of all expenditures by Friday, June 30, 2024.
2. You must participate in the CSUNposium scheduled in Spring 2024. Recipients of this award will receive an email notification about the event in December.

• The CSUN Financial Aid Office will create and disburse the award. If you are receiving financial aid this award may adjust or reduce other forms of aid in your financial package. 
• University Cash Services will post the award to your student account and will be applied to any outstanding fees on your account. Any remaining balance will be remitted to you. 

For questions concerning this program, please contact Dr. Amy Levin.