Resources for Students

Susan P. Baker Student Paper Prize

Since 1991, the UNC Injury Prevention Research Center has awarded an annual student research paper award to recognize students for conducting important and high quality research in the injury field.  See the following links for additional information on the guidelines that accompany this award.

Flyer
Web Announcement
Guidelines for Submission

2008 Student Small Grants Program

The UNC Injury Prevention Research Center is pleased to announce the
2008 Student Small Grants Program request for proposals. In order to help graduate and professional students, medical residents, and fellows find money to fund research projects in injury and violence prevention, we have made funds available which may be used to fund one or more proposals.
Typically, two to four proposals are funded. Please use the following
links to get the all the application materials:

Download the full application package in one zipped (.zip) file (107kb) or select individual files from the list below:

• The Student Small Grants Flyer can serve as a reminder about important dates.
• The application guidelines contain all instructions for applying and complete details about eligibility.
• The face page and mentor responsibilities form must be signed by the mentor and turned in via campus mail, regular mail, or hand delivery.
• The budget sheet must be included in the application. This is an Excel form that totals expenses for you. An example budget is provided for your reference.
• The budget justification narrative must also be included with your application. This document spells out what the budget will be used for. A sample budget justification is provided for your reference.
• By signing the student grantee agreement, you acknowledge the responsibilities associated with the student small grant awards.

Important dates to remember:

February 1, 2008 by 5:00 pm - Letter of Intent is due. This can be an informal email or letter simply stating you will be submitting a proposal, the project idea/topic, and the potential title. This is required of all applicants.

February 14, 2008 by 5:00 pm - Application is due. Please utilize the official face page in your submission. If you have any question, please contact Karen Demby by email or telephone (919) 843-3530.

Thank you for your interest in the Student Small Grants program. The application period has closed for the 2008 cycle.

2008 Student Small Grant Reciepients

IPRC is pleased to present Student Small Grants for 2008 to:

Effects of an age-specific ACL injury prevention program in pediatric athletes
Lindsay DeStefano, MA, ATC, Exercise and Sport Science

Are preschool injury patterns useful in the identification of children with attention deficit hyperactivity disorder?
Sudha Raman, MS, Department of Epidemiology