Patti Henry Pinch Scholarship for Undergraduate Research
The Patti Henry Pinch Scholarship is designed to assist undergraduates at UT Dallas with research and travel expenses by offering supplemental financial support of up to $1,000 (half of the award will be provided by the student’s school and half will be provided by Patti Henry Pinch Undergraduate Scholarship funds) on a competitive basis. Students should consult their research advisor in order to complete the application.
This funding is not a substitute for other forms of funding that currently exist. Rather, the intent is to support research activities in instances where other sources are inadequate or unavailable. UT Dallas encourages undergraduates to proactively seek opportunities to demonstrate the research activities they are engaged in at the University.
Applicant Eligibility
Applicants must be currently enrolled at UT Dallas and have completed a minimum of 60 hours, including a minimum of 30 hours in their major and 24 hours at UT Dallas.
Patti Henry Pinch Scholarship Application Form (pdf)
Research Activity Eligibility
Students may apply for grants to fund any of the following and should mark the appropriate category on the Application Form:
- Travel to research collections in the United States.
- Travel for invited research presentations, performances, or exhibitions at significant professional meetings or events here in the United States.
- The purchase of research-related materials, such as videos or microfilms; (Note that any equipment purchased with grant money remains the property of UT Dallas).
- Expenses related to the translation or transcription of primary research or research materials.
Scholarship Application Process
- Applications are accepted at any time during the academic year
- Scholarships will be awarded depending on the availability of funding
- Applicants need to request funding (complete a scholarship application) at least six (6) weeks in advance of when the funds are needed; funds requests cannot be made retroactively
- Please note: All Patti Henry Pinch Scholarship Applications must be approved by the following individuals: Faculty Research Advisor (PI), Program/School/Department Contact, Program/School/Department Contact with budget authority, and final approval from the Office of Undergraduate Education (OUE)
- Prior to travel, the school is responsible for ensuring students fill out all appropriate risk management travel forms.
Steps to a Successfully Completed Patti Henri Pinch Scholarship Form:
- An undergraduate student must:
- Complete the Application Information section of the Patti Henri Pinch Scholarship Form in totality
- Attach a proposed budget for the requested funding purpose
- Write a one-page letter (document) describing the reason for the funding request and how receiving funding is relevant to the student and the field of research
- If funding is being requested for a performance or presentation, applicants will need to explain the relevance of how this experience will enhance their development as an artist, performer, or scholar
- Submit the following to pinch@utdallas.edu: Patti Henri Pinch Scholarship Form with completed Application Information section, proposed budget, and one-page letter.
- Once the Office of Undergraduate Education Patti Henri Pinch scholarship review team receives your funding request, your application will be:
- Sent to the student’s Faculty Research Advisor (PI) to approve, sign, and return to pinch@utdallas.edu
- Sent to the student’s Program/School/Department Contact to approve, sign, and return to pinch@utdallas.edu
- Sent to the student’s Program/School/Department Contact with budget authority to approve, sign and return to pinch@utdallas.edu
- Once the student’s funding request has been signed and approved by all three parties, the Office of Undergraduate Education will review the completed application and notify the student applicant regarding a funding decision via email.
Scholarship Application Packet Requirements
- A completed Patti Henry Pinch Scholarship Application Form (pdf), which includes the endorsement of the student’s research advisor, program/department head and confirmation of the availability of departmental matching funds. The School must forward the completed application form to the OUE.
- A one-page letter describing the project, its purpose and its relevance to the field and applicant. In the case of a performance or presentation, applicants will need to explain the relevance of the venue to the particular field and how the experience will enhance development as an artist, performer or scholar.
- A detailed budget. Applicants should indicate whether they have matching funds from outside sources or are currently applying for such funds. Per diems are not permitted under this program. In the case of presentation travel, provide a letter of invitation or other indication of acceptance from the sponsoring organization.
For further information contact the Office of Undergraduate Education at 972-883-6706 or visit FO 2.710.