1. GPSA Grants Code Updates

2. Agenda Introduction Perspectives SRG / PDG Scoring Rubrics
Graduate Scholarship Fund
Funding Amounts
Organizational Updates
Other updates

3. Intro Why are we making these changes:
To make perspectives clearer and more specific to better ensure that the Reader from an applicants perspective is familiar with the topic/subject
To make scoring more reflective of the outcomes of the application than grammar
To codify the rules that govern the GPSA Scholarship
To clear up items that have been confusing or operationally challenging

4. Perspectives – No Change
Applies to any creative arts whose products are to be appreciated primarily or solely for their artistic, aesthetic or intellectual content
Examples: Studio Art, Music, Theatre, Dance, Film, Creative Production
Applies to academic disciplines that study aspects of human society and culture, or process and document the human experience.
Examples: Ancient and Modern Languages, Literature, Philosophy, Geography, History, Religion
Fine Arts and Design (FAD)
Humanities
(HUM)

5. Perspectives - Updated
Social and Behavioral Studies
Social Sciences (SOS)
Applies to disciplines dealing with the institutions and functioning of human society, or with a particular phase or aspect of human society
Examples: Economics, Business, Management, Public Administration, Public Policy, Law, Political Science
Behavioral Sciences (BES)
Applies to disciplines dealing primarily with human action, and often seeks to generalize about human behavior in society
Examples: Psychology, Sociology, Education, Anthropology, Women Studies, Communication

6. Perspectives - Updated
Science, Technology, Engineering, & Math
Natural Sciences (NAS)
Formal Sciences
(FOS)
Applied Sciences
(APS)

7. Perspectives - Updated
Science, Technology, Engineering, & Math
Natural Sciences (NAS)
Applies to sciences that deal with matter, energy, or the physical world, and their interrelations and transformations or with objectively measurable phenomena.
Examples: Biology, Chemistry, Earth Sciences, Astronomy, Physics
Formal Sciences
(FOS)
Applied Sciences
(APS)

8. Perspectives - Updated
Science, Technology, Engineering, & Math
Natural Sciences (NAS)
Formal Sciences
(FOS)
Applies to disciplines concerned with theoretical formal systems, and the theoretical branches of computer science
Examples: Computer Science, Math, Geometry, Statistics, Logic, Information Theory, Systems Theory, Linguistics
Applied Sciences
(APS)

9. Perspectives - Updated
Science, Technology, Engineering, & Math
Natural Sciences (NAS)
Formal Sciences
(FOS)
Applied Sciences
(APS)
Applies to disciplines that apply scientific knowledge to practical problems. 
Examples: Medicine and Health Sciences, Engineering

10. SRG/PDG Scoring Rubrics: Background
Current – 25 Points
Applicant’s academic/professional interests and stage in degree program are clearly stated. (0 – 10 Points)
Activity is described in detail: What exactly will the applicant do, where and when is it happening, and why is it significant for the applicant’s interests? (0-10 points)
Activity is put into context of the applicant’s academic/professional field at large. (0-5 points)
SRG Updated – 30 Points
Applicant’s academic/professional interests are clearly stated. (0 or 5 points)
Activity is described in detail: (0-20 points)
What exactly will the applicant do? (5)
Where and when is the activity happening? (5)
Why is it significant for the applicant’s interests? (10)
PDG Updated – 35 Points
Applicants professional goals are clearly stated (0 or 5 points)
Activity is described in detail:, (0-20 points)
How is it significant for the applicant’s goals? (10)

11. SRG/PDG Scoring Rubrics: Benefits
Current – 30 Points
Proposed activity’s benefits to applicant are clearly stated and linked to academic /professional development. (0-15 points)
Benefits of applicant’s work to academic professional community are clearly stated. (0-15 points)
SRG Updated – 30 Points
Proposed activity’s benefits to applicant are clearly stated and linked to academic interests. (0-10 points)
Benefits of applicant’s work to the UNM community are clearly stated. (0-10 points
Benefits of applicant’s work to academic and/or professional community are clearly stated. (0-10 points)
PDG Updated – 25 Points
Specific benefit(s) is clearly stated and explained (0-10 points)
Proposed activity’s benefits to applicant are clearly linked to professional development and/or career goals. (0-15 points)

12. SRG/PDG Scoring Rubrics: Composition
Current – 15 Points
Proposal flows logically. Writing style is direct and action-oriented. (0-5) points
Proposal is suitable for a general academic audience. Technical terms are defined. (0-5 points)
Proposal shows evidence of proofreading, with few errors in grammar or usage. (0-5 points)
SRG Updated – 10 Points
Proposal flows logically and writing is clear. (0-5) points
PDG Updated – 10 Points

13. SRG/PDG Scoring Rubrics: Budget
Current – 30 Points
Applicant pursued other sources of funding within the University or academic community (e.g. department, Office of Graduate Studies, Career Services), or from outside organizations relevant to the applicant’s research. (0 OR 10 points)
Items to be funded by SRG/PDG, applicant, or other sources are indicated as such. (0 OR 5 points)
Budget appears well-researched and complete for scope of project (names of facilities, dates, itineraries, etc.), listing all spending related to activity. Choices appear to be economical and/or are explained. (0-15 points)
SRG Updated – 30 points
Applicant has or will attempt to secure other sources of funding within the University or academic community (e.g. department, Office of Graduate Studies, Career Services),from outside organizations, or personal finances; explanations shall be included for each additional funding source. (0 OR 5 points)
Budget has been completed using the GPSA Budget template; items to be funded by SRG/PDG, applicant, or other sources are indicated as such. (0 OR 10 points)
PDG Updated – 30 Points
Applicant has or will attempt to secure other sources of funding within the University or academic community (e.g. department, Office of Graduate Studies, Career Services),from outside organizations, or personal finances; explanations shall be included for each additional funding source. (0 OR 5 points)
Budget has been completed using the GPSA Budget template ; items to be funded by SRG/PDG, applicant, or other sources are indicated as such. (0 OR 10 points)

14. Graduate Scholarship Fund
The Graduate Scholarship Fund shall award up to $1,000 to cover the cost of tuition and fees for graduate students
The Graduate Scholarship fund shall be awarded based on need and merit
Need will be demonstrated through a financial aid score provided by the Financial Aid department; all applicants will need to fill out a FAFSA
Merit will be determined through a 500 word essay submission and letter of recommendation
Essay should indicate the current stage of education, professional goals, and describe financial need, as well as other lines of current financial support
Need will comprise 40% of the score; merit 60%
A complete Graduate Scholarship Application will include:
A 500 word essay, which will not include the applicant’s name
The completion of a FAFSA
A letter of recommendation from a faculty member or advisor, which must not include the applicant’s name

15. Funding Amounts Application Funding Allotments
Graduate Scholarship Fund
During the spring and fall semesters, the GSF will allocate for a minimum of 9 awards, equaling a total of $9,000 per semester; additional scholarships may be awarded at the discretion of the Grants Chair
During the summer semester, the GSF will allocate for a minimum of 4 awards, equaling a total of $4,000; additional scholarships may be awarded at the discretion of the Grants Chair
Student Research Grant
During the spring and fall semesters, the SRG will allocate for a minimum of 20 awards, equaling a total of $10,000 per semester; an additional $2,000 in awards per semester may be granted at the discretion of the Grants Chair
During the summer semester, the SRG will allocate for a minimum of 10 awards, equaling a total of $5,000; an additional $1,000 in awards may be granted at the discretion of the Grants Chair
The Grants Chair shall reserve two of the above mentioned allotments from the allotted funds of the fall and spring semesters, and one for the summer semester If appeals are not granted, this money will roll over into the next funding period.
Professional Development Grant
During the spring and fall semesters, the PDG will allocate for a minimum of 20 awards, equaling a total of $10,000 per semester; an additional $2,000 in awards per semester may be granted at the discretion of the Grants Chair
During the summer semester, the PDG will allocate for a minimum of 10 awards, equaling a total of $5,000; an additional $1,000 in awards may be granted at the discretion of the Grants Chair
Remaining funds shall remain in the endowment.

16. Organizational Updates
Old
New
Section 1: Student Research and Allocations Committee (GPSA Student Research Grant) and Specialized Travel (Professional Development Grant)
Section 2: Graduate Research Development (New Mexico Research) Fund
Section 1: Governing Rules for GPSA Grants and Scholarships
Applicant Eligibility, Applicant Workshops and Outreach, Application Requirements, Disqualifiers, Application Readers, & Deadlines
Section 2: GPSA Student Research Grant and Professional Development Grant
Section 3: Graduate Scholarship Fund
Section 4: Application Scoring
Section5: Graduate Research Development (New Mexico Research) Fund

17. Other Updates
Applicants will now have 30 days to claim funds, instead of 90
SRG and PDG will have 750 word maximum proposal; proposals over 750 words will be disqualified
SRG and PDG Budget will need to be submitted on GPSA template
Cleaned up eligibility language
Added disqualification language