FUSE The Fund for Undergraduate Scholarly Experience (FUSE) provides funding to support faculty-mentored undergraduate student research and creative activity. FUSE was created to help expand undergraduate research opportunities and provide students with the support they need to pursue their passion outside of the classroom. Every year, the projects are as diverse as the interests of the UNO community.
Grants of up to $2,500 per student are available to interested UNO undergraduates. The majority of the $2,500 awarded is typically a stipend that will “pay” students for their work. This project is done outside of class and is an excellent way for you to build a resume, better understand academic goals and concentrations, and learn how to conduct research in a professional and ethical manner.
Office of Research and Creative Activity
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Proposal Review
Find a mentor who has the time and interest in your project to help you. Your mentor should be your go-to source of information and advice.
Your project must have a proposal, and please remember to utilize the resources at the UNO Writing Center.
Your mentor will review your proposal and approve it prior to submission.
Beth White
Eppley Administration Building, Room 203 unofuse@unomaha.edu 402.554.2292
THE PROCESS
Project Development Work closely with your faculty mentor to design your project, create a budget, develop a detailed timeline, and determine if any additional approval is needed.
• Project Description • References/Citations • Budget Justification
Proposal Submission Applications are only accepted electronically and must be submitted by midnight on the deadline date.
• Letter of Mentor Support
The next deadline for submitting your FUSE proposal will be fall 2014. More details on the application process can be found HERE. 6