Applications are evaluated on the degree to which the proposed project:
1. Produces research that enhances the capacity of Minnesota organizations and communities. This includes
- Addressing a specific community need
- Identifying how the student/faculty assistance will enhance the capacity of the organization
- Involving one or more racial/ethnic communities
- Furthering cooperation among community based organizations
- Identifying a specific product/deliverable for which the student will be responsible
- Describing how the product/deliverable will be used by the organization
2. Provides students with opportunities to complete useful, community-initiated, applied research projects.
- There is a reasonable expectation of finding a qualified student and interested faculty mentor for the project.
- The project offers a new research opportunity that crosses traditional disciplines.
- The project provides the student with a valuable learning experience.
- The organization has the capacity to supervise the student.
3. Benefits the larger community in Minnesota.
- The project makes a significant difference in the community.
- The project involves establishing strategic relationships with other organizations.
- Project research or outcomes promise to be of interest and use beyond the applicant organization
