College of Science and Mathematics

College of Science and Mathematics Faculty-Sponsored Student Research Awards Programs

Guidelines for Fall 2024

We are pleased to announce that our Fall 2024 CSM's Faculty Sponsored Student Research Award (FSSRA) program is now accepting applications!

There will be two separate calls for proposals this year (this is the first, and the second will be in early Spring 25). The total funding allocated this year is $50K (same as last year), with $25K to be distributed in Fall 24 and the remaining $25K awarded in Spring 25. Please note that students will not be eligible to apply for funding in Spring 25 if they apply this semester.
Funds awarded this semester may be used by students through 09/01/25. We hope this will allow those with research or conference activities during the summer to use their awards more effectively.
The sponsoring faculty member should provide the student with a supporting letter and note any of the student’s accomplishments from past awards. The Dean’s Office will collect the letters of support.

Students may request up to $1,000 for materials and supplies to support their research or conference expenses to present a paper or poster.
Funds must be expended by 09/01/25, and it is the responsibility of awardees to check with the department on their internal deadlines and policies for using these funds.
The student must write the proposal using Google Forms, and a budget summary of their request must be included. Please be attentive to word limit counts.
All awards are contingent on completing your department’s safety training and completing any documentation (e.g., IRB or IACUC approval) required to conduct the proposed research activities.
Proposals will be ranked by the faculty member’s primary department. Proposals and departmental rankings will then be forwarded to the College Research Committee, which will provide funding recommendations to the Dean.

Questions? Concerns? Contact us at csmsa@mail.fresnostate.edu or 559-278-3936.