Student Research and creative activity awards

 

At the heart of the college are our students. The J.T. & Margaret Talkington College of Visual & Performing Arts (TCVPA) is committed to fostering excellence in all aspects of student scholarly, creative, and artistic endeavors. 

This resource is intended for both undergraduate and graduate student populations as they complete their studies and seek opportunities for intellectual and professional growth. TCVPA Students may submit one proposal each academic year, following the guidelines below. Funding will be awarded on a first come, first-serve basis, until available funds have been completely expended in each academic year. Students are strongly encouraged to apply early and ahead of the stated deadlines to improve their likelihood of receiving support. All research areas are encouraged and will be considered*.

*Additionally, there are current funding opportunities specifically designated for research and projects related to arts in medicine, arts and Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD), and interdisciplinary studies.

2024 – 2025 DEADLINES

*Students will be notified of application decision within 10 business days of submission deadline. 

• Labor Day Holiday (Sept. 2, 2024) 
• Mid Term Fall (Oct. 24, 2024)
• Finals Fall (Dec. 11, 2024)
• Midterm Spring (March 26, 2025)
• Finals Spring (May 19, 2025) 
• Last day of Summer Session 1 (July 1, 2025) 
• Last day of Summer Session 2 (August 18, 2025) 

Domestic Travel Requests are due no less than 30 days in advance of planned travel. 

International Travel Requests are due no less than six weeks in advance of planned travel. 

*Please note that International Travel applications must be submitted to student’s school business office no less than 45 days before travel, as Office of International Affairs requires 30 days. This deadline will allow the preparer the required time to complete required materials.  

Guidelines

• Faculty Sponsor: Students will need to indicate a faculty sponsor in support of the request and provide their contact information on the application. 
• Budget: Students must submit an itemized list outlining the budget including granted funding sources. Applications missing the required budgetary information are considered incomplete. 
• Travel Requests: For travel funding requests, students must submit a completed application no less than 30 days in advance of planned travel. 
  • The TCVPA will consider funding up to $500 for domestic or up to $750 for international airfare. 
  • Calculated ground transportation will be considered.
  • Personal mileage and costs of meals will not be funded.
• Funding Requests Outside of Travel: For funding in support of creative activity or research needs outside of travel students will need to provide an itemized budget that lists all and any requests for equipment, participation costs, or other material and materials or support towards the project. Students will be expected to outline the activity, including its purpose, timeframe, and scope. 
• Support from School: All students are expected to request and list financial commitment granted from their home School on the application. This will need to be reported as part of the itemized budget. Students will be required to upload supporting documentation. 
• Graduate Students: Graduate students are expected to request funding from the Graduate School as part of the overall request and must state the support received on the application and include in the itemized budget 
  Please visit: https://www.depts.ttu.edu/gradschool/financial/ 
• Note that awards may be made from a Fellowship. If this is the case, procedures for scholarships including a requirement of a thank you letter will be required, and students will access the funds via their student account.

APPLICATION

• TCVPA Student Research and Creativity Award Application