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COUR Research Awards - Issue 29
The COSM College Office of Undergraduate Research (COUR) invites faculty proposals for the
2024-25 COUR Research Awards. Please note that the application instructions have changed for
this award and is now a faculty-led application process. The awards are still designed to support
undergraduate research in COSM by enhancing experiential learning for students. Awards up to
$3000 will be made to the best submitted proposals to cover the following:
Up to $2000 for an undergraduate student stipend; and
Up to $1000 for supplies/equipment and travel associated with the research project
(with the exception of conference travel)
To qualify, a faculty member must include plans to mentor a student enrolled as an
undergraduate major or minor in one of the departments under COSM. For more information
and to submit an application, visit https://www.georgiasouthern.edu/cosm/cour/ or email Dr.
Heather Joesting (hjoesting@georgiasouthern.edu).
Applications are due September 19, 2024.
COSM Transcript Notation for Dean’s Recognition as a
Research Scholar
Do you have an outstanding undergraduate research student that deserves recognition for their
scholarly achievement? If so, encourage them to apply for the COSM Transcript Notation for
Dean’s Recognition as a Research Scholar. This transcript notation provides evidence that a
student has demonstrated excellence in scientific research and certifies that a student has
achieved proficiency in a set of research and scholarly benchmarks as outlined by the College.
To qualify, a student must:
Conduct research with a COSM faculty member for at least two semesters and earn a
total of at least three research credit hours;
Attend and present their research at a professional meeting; and
Prepare a written product (research thesis).
Applications must be submitted four weeks before graduation for the notation to be
recognized at graduation with a cord, but students can apply any time within six months after
graduation.
For more information and to submit an application, visit the website or email Dr. Heather Joesting
