Call for proposals: The PPTG Student Research Grant

The Perception and Performance Tech Group invites proposals for the 2022 PPTG Student Research
Grant

What is this? 
A small grant to support HFES Student Members conducting independent research related to perception and performance.  

How many awards will be made? 
2

Who is eligible? 
Any student member of the HFES Perception and Performance Technical Group.

How much can be requested? 
Up to $500

What can the money be used for? 
Expenses related to conducting the proposed research, e.g., buying research equipment or materials, paying research participants, etc.  

How do I apply?  
Please send the following materials as a single PDF to PPTG Chair Jason McCarley ([email protected]) by October 28, 2021.

  1. A structured proposal, including the following sections:
  • Background and objectives
  • Project description
  • A transparency & open science statement explaining A) whether and how research methods will be preregistered,  and B) whether and how materials, scripts, and/or data generated by the research will be shared.
  • A budget and justification specifying how awarded funds will be used
  • Cited references

The proposal should be no longer than 3 pages (double-spaced, 1-inch margins, Times New Roman 12-point font), excluding the budget and references.

2) A signed letter of support (one page max) from the student’s advisor.