Frequently Asked Questions
- How many pages long should the CREU program proposal be?
There is no set limit, but around 6 pages seems appropriate to cover the required information.
We have had proposals from 4 pages to 10 pages long. By the way, the suggested number of
pages here refers to the length of the project writeup, not including the personal information
pages and other required information.
- In the budget, are we allowed to include an academic-year stipend of $3,000 for each student?
As of 2007-2008, you may request an academic-year stipend of $3,000 for each student from
an underrepresented group.
- I am an international student majoring in CS at a U.S. university. Are international
students eligible to participate in the student undergraduate research program (CREU)?
International students are allowed to participate as long as they are attending a U.S. college
or university. In all cases we give higher priority to members of underrepresented groups in
computing.
- Does CREU support projects at Canadian universities?
Proposals from Canadian universities cannot be funded from the NSF grant that supports CREU.
However, CRA-W is typically able to directly fund a limited number of
proposals from Canadian universities.
- May faculty receive funds from the CREU program?
In general, funds from the CREU program are intended to directly support students.
- Are faculty able to use the additional $1,500 for travel for themselves?
Yes, faculty may use funds from the additional $1,500 (if requested) to
accompany their students on trips (conferences, etc.) related to the project.