Students are invited to propose particular experiences to meet the Undergraduate Research requirement. Students should submit the proposal form to the Odyssey Office after it has been endorsed by a faculty sponsor. New proposals will be reviewed throughout the academic year. Proposals requesting funding are considered April 15 for fall projects, October 15 for spring projects, and February 15 for summer projects.

Your proposal should explain how the experience meets the following criteria.

• Is there a Hendrix faculty member in the discipline of the research who will direct your work?
• Will your project involve laboratory facilities, equipment, or supplies? What are the budgetary requirements?
• Are there safety considerations that must be approved prior to beginning the research (chemical safety, human or other animal subjects, radiation safety, etc.)?
• Have you determined what form of reporting is appropriate for your research results and what are the budgetary requirements for it (travel, publication fees, etc.)?

The following checklist should help you write your proposal.

• Do you state a descriptive title for the project?
• Have you discussed the project with a faculty mentor who has agreed to direct your research?
• Do you describe your project sufficiently to provide information about purpose, scope of work, and expected value of the results?
• Do you describe the manner in which the research results will be reported?
• If appropriate, have you contacted the proper safety officials, discussed the proposal with them, and obtained clearance to proceed?
• Does your application outline the time-frame for completing your project?
• Does your application include any funding requests?