Assemble your PDF document pages according to the following format and attach to this Google form as one single PDF file.
* Three-to-five page DUOS proposal (jointly written by the undergraduate and graduate student)
* The supervising faculty member’s one-page of written comments about:
* The quality of the proposed project
* The undergraduate’s authorship of the project
* The capability of the graduate student to mentor the undergraduate

Required Proposal Instructions

Page Margins 1"; font-size at least 11 points.
PDF file naming format follows this pattern:
Follow this pattern: duos_26_app_undergrad unique id_grad student unique id

Example: duos-26-app-smithab_jonesxy.pdf

Required Proposal Section Headings
Make sure to address each of these issues concisely:
* Access, Belonging, and Opportunity Statement
In the proposal, include a brief statement explaining how the project promotes access, broadens participation, or supports students and communities who have historically faced barriers in higher education or public life. This may involve addressing structural challenges, engaging with underserved populations, or exploring questions related to human rights, fairness, or opportunity. Please reference this aspect of your work in the abstract as well.

In keeping with university-wide efforts to foster an environment where all individuals can fully participate in research, scholarship, and creative activity, the Office of Research for Undergraduates (ORU) encourages proposals that reflect a commitment to expanding opportunity and advancing understanding across social and cultural contexts.
* Project Background and Goals
Clearly state your research question and discuss what you intend to accomplish, achieve, or determine by completing your project. What work have you or others already done on this problem? You should include a statement of hypothesis or of the creative question at issue.
* Creative Processes or Methodology
Describe the materials you will utilize, the manner in which you will approach your project and the major steps involved in completing your effort. Explain how your intended creative techniques or research methods are appropriate for accomplishing your stated goals.
* Expected Accomplishments or Results
Discuss how you will analyze your results and interpret them or how you will present and critique your final product. Explain the significance of the intended achievements or results to the original project goals.
* Educational Value for the Undergraduate
Review the list of DUOS program benefits in these guidelines and discuss. What preparation does the undergraduate bring to this project? What skills/knowledge will the undergraduate gain by conducting the project, and how does this fit into the overall educational/career goals of the student?
* Mentoring Plan
What experience/preparation does the graduate student mentor have for supervising this project? Preference will be given to graduate students who can document prior research collaboration with a faculty member. Describe the expected manner, form, and frequency of the interactions between the undergraduate scholar and graduate mentor for the duration of the project.
* Feasibility and Scope
Provide a detailed budget and explain why these items are needed for your project. Why is it realistic to complete the project, given the time frame and program funding limits?