Graduate School Research Incentive Cullen Fund

The Graduate School Research Incentive Cullen Fund provides support for student research initiatives, at the doctoral level only.

Amount

One-time award of up to $1,000.

Eligibility

The following minimum requirements must be met to qualify for a Graduate School Research Incentive Cullen Fund:

  • Pursuing a doctorate degree, and not in graduating term
  • GRS participant (does not exclude GRS winners)
  • Minimum cumulative Grade Point Average (GPA) of 3.0
  • Full-time enrollment (enroll and complete a minimum of 9 credit hours)

Application

Applicants must attach the following documents through the ticket form below:

  • Statement of research focus
  • Explanation of how the Graduate School Research Incentive Cullen Fund will support research (i.e. thesis/dissertation, culminating project and/or field based work)
  • Explain how funds will be used for data collection
  • If Human Subjects are involved in your research, you must obtain approval from the Institutional Review Board (IRB). Please follow the link below for more information.
    • Log into AccessUH
    • Click on the “ICON” icon
    • Submit documents that are relevant to your research.
    • Use the following link to determine which documents you will need to submit. 
    • Committee members will then review your submission to determine approval.
  • Budget sheet
  • Budget narrative detailing costs included on budget sheet

 

Deadlines

  • Not accepting applications at this time

Deliverables

If selected, applicants must complete the following after research in order to receive funding:

  • Research dates
  • Follow up report will need to be submitted within 30 days after conclusion of research