Professional Development Grant

Honors College students in good academic standing are eligible to apply for a Professional Development Grant to help cover university-approved expenses related to internships, research, or study abroad experiences. This one-time grant—up to $1,000—can support opportunities that enhance academic and professional growth.

Eligible expenses may include:

• Mileage to/from an internship

• Travel for a conference or study abroad (must be for credit and UCM-sponsored; can be domestic or international)

• Workshop or training fees

• STEAM-related supplies for a capstone project

• Costs associated with honors projects not covered by the Honors Project Research Fund

Additional Information:

• The grant may only be used once and cannot exceed $1,000.

• Students must be in good academic standing to apply and retain funds.

• If a student withdraws from The Honors College or is removed for academic reasons, the grant amount will be charged back to their student account.

• Travel and supply purchases can be made by the student or through their academic department; The Honors College will reimburse approved expenses.

Supplemental Budget Request

This form is for Honors College students who already have an approved Honors Project on file and are seeking additional funding to support their work. Students may request up to $1,000 per project to help cover costs directly related to their research or creative endeavor. Funding is limited, so students are encouraged to apply early and provide a clear breakdown of anticipated expenses.

Eligible expenses may include:

• Research supplies or materials

• Printing and binding costs

• Software or technology essential to the project

• Travel for data collection or fieldwork (with prior approval)

• Presentation materials for showcasing the project

 

Determination of Research (DOR)

If you do not believe your honors project has human or animal subjects, this form is to be submitted before your honors project proposal. You must have the approval email from the Office of Sponsored Programs and Research Integrity and attach that email to your honor project proposal.

 

Human or Animal Subjects

In the event you do have human and animal subjects, a copy of the IRB/IACUC protocol letter from the Office of Sponsored Programs and Research Integrity must be attached. Please work with your faculty mentor or Dr. Goldstein to determine which application should be submitted.

 

Honors Project Proposal

This form is submitted in order to have your honors project approved. It should be received by the Friday of the first week of classes for the semester you would like to register. 

 

Honors Project Submission

Honors College students can fill out this form once they have completed their project and their faculty mentor has approved it.

 

Substitution Form

This form is for students who wish to request an Honors College requirement substitution for: (1) a general education fine arts course from Knowledge Area I in lieu of 3 foreign language credits,  (2) a UCM-sponsored study abroad course in lieu of 3 foreign language credits (students still need to take one Literature, one Fine Arts, and one additional Literature, Fine Arts or Humanities course), (3) or 3 additional credits of HONR 3000 in lieu of an Honors College-only general education section. Students who wish to complete a 6-credit hour honors project in lieu of an Honors College-only general education section must submit a letter detailing their plan of action to Dr. Jennifer Carson for approval by the Honors College Advisory Board.

 

Withdrawal

For students who wish to withdraw from The Honors College,  please email Dr. Jennifer Carson to submit your request.