Graduate research with MORE application

Graduate Research with MORE

Make the connection

Students will connect with an Ira A. Fulton Schools of Engineering faculty member to mentor them on a research project.

Proposals written by students will include:

• Research Proposal (two-page limit research proposal plus an additional page for references, strictly enforced): Specifically and clearly state the research question to be investigated, including your activities and goals. Also, include how your research aligns with one of the Fulton Schools student research themes.
• Bibliography (one-page limit): List at least five resources you reviewed regarding your research area.
• Timeline: Create a reasonable and descriptive timeline that relates to the proposed research activities for the requested semester.
• Budget: Students may request up to $400 per semester and must submit a budget request with the proposal. Funding cannot be requested for paying research subjects. The items requested become the faculty mentor’s property when the semester ends.
• Personal statement (one-page limit): Write about the relationship between your personal goals and the proposed research activity.
• Resume: Students will submit a current resume, showing transferable skills and abilities. Contact the Fulton Engineering Career Center for help creating or updating your resume.
• Unofficial transcript: Students will submit an unofficial transcript. Students must be in academic good standing to be eligible for MORE (no XE on transcript). It is recommended that students have at least a 2.50 GPA.
• MORE faculty mentor acknowledgement: Students will receive approval from their faculty mentor to submit the proposal. Once students submit their application, faculty will receive a link to submit a completed acknowledgement using the template provided.

Assessment criteria

All complete applications are evaluated by Fulton faculty reviewers based on the following criteria:

• clear research question and quality sources used
• well-designed research plan and timeline
• motivated personal statement
• strong, relevant resume
• solid academic standing
• alignment with a Fulton student research theme
• strong faculty endorsement 
• authenticity and originality

Employment eligibility

A graduate TA/RA cannot have an appointment that exceeds 50% (20 hours per week) in the fall/spring semesters. MORE counts as 5 hours per week for the semester. If you hold a graduate TA/RA position at 25% to 49% (10 to 19 hours per week) then you could receive the MORE stipend, as long as it does not exceed a 50% full-time equivalent (FTE).

Therefore, students in 20 hours per week TA/RA positions are not eligible for MORE.