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Guidelines for Spring 2025

We are pleased to announce that our Spring 2025 CSM's Faculty Sponsored Student Research Award (FSSRA) program is now accepting applications!

Here’s what you need to know about applying: 

  • This is the second and final call for proposals this academic year. The total funding allocated this year is $50K (same as last year), with $25K 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 were awarded in Fall ‘24.
  • Students may use funds awarded this semester through December 31, 2025. 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.

Check out these important deadlines!

  • Submission deadline: Tuesday, February 18, 2025
  • Department-ranked proposals deadline: Monday, March 10, 2025
  • Award notification: Week of March 17 

Here’s what you need to know about funding:

  • 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 December 31, 2025, 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 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.


Submit your application here

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