MSL Project Proposal Form

For full consideration for Spring and Summer 2021, please complete this form by December 10, 2020

Name (First and Last)

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Person Number

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Mailing Address

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City, State Zip

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Email Address

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Proposed Master's Project Title/Topic:

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Summary of Project Idea

Please answer the following questions and be as specific as possible. You will also need to upload an abstract (maximum of 300 words) with a description of your anticipated research (maximum of 7 pages).

Significance: Why is this research important? What is the real-world impact of the proposed research?

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Project Method: What research methodologies are appropriate to address the proposed research question?

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Timeframe: Is the scale of the proposed research reasonable for a (part-time) semester long project? 6 months? A year?

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Integrative Approach: How does the proposed research integrate the pillars of sustainability (environment, economics and equity) and/or the three branches of knowledge (natural sciences, social sciences and humanities)?

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Abstract and Research Description

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Client Organization(s) (if applicable)

Client's Mailing Address

City, State Zip

Client's Website

For Team Projects Only

What is your role on the team?

Team Members Information

Please list information for all members of your team.

Student's Name (2)

Student's Address

City, State Zip

Role on Team

Student's Name (3)

Student's Address

City, State Zip

Role on Team

Student's Name (4)

Student's Address

City, State Zip

Role on Team

Student's Name (5)

Student's Address

City, State Zip

Role on Team

Student's Name (6)

Student's Address

City, State Zip

Role on Team

Expected Products

Please provide a detailed description of the final output of your project or team project and its value to the client organization

Deliverables: What documents/products/reports will you or the team deliver upon completion of this project?

Implementation: How will the project outputs be used by your organization (if applicable)? Will your or the team's recommendations be shared with a broader network/audience?

Privacy Considerations

If you have specific privacy concerns related to your proposed research topic, please indicate by checking below:

If you have specific privacy concerns related to your proposed research topic, please indicate below

My organization has its own IRB and/or rules about doing internal research

Funding Sources

What are your sources of funding?

Project Timeline

How many semesters will you need to complete your project?

(Required)

One Semester (you plan to take all 6 credits of the Project Course in one semester)

Two Semesters (you plan to take 3 credits of the Project Course each semester)

Approvals

Faculty Advisor's Name

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Faculty Advisor's Email Address

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Committee Member's Name

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Committee Member's Email Address

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Security Check

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MSL Project Proposal Form

Summary of Project Idea

For Team Projects Only

Team Members Information

Expected Products

Privacy Considerations

Funding Sources

Project Timeline

Approvals

Department of Environment and Sustainability