Community Proposal Application

Please fill out the form below as completely as possible. The 'Note' boxes to the right of some of the form fields provide suggestions as to the information desired. If you have any questions about the form, please contact us.

We have created a Word document of the application form which you can fill out, then copy and paste into the online application form so that you can retain an electronic copy for your files. Do not send us the word document.

Please remember to:

  • proofread and edit your proposal and make sure that all information boxes are completed.

  • ensure that you provide complete organizational and contact information in each application even if you are submitting more than one proposal

  • keep a copy of your project proposal because you will no longer have access to it once it has been submitted and will need it for reference if we contact you for revisions.

    Proposals are accepted subject to review by the ARX committee to ensure that the organization and project fit the guidelines, mandate, and capacity of SFPIRG.

    ARX does not bear any liability for the outcome of the research project. Projects are conducted in accordance with SFU's policies on Research Ethics, and meets the standards expected in undergraduate (or in certain cases, graduate) coursework. They are not provided with a warranty of any kind. The student, instructor, Simon Fraser University and SFPIRG are not responsible for any direct or indirect loss arising from reliance on the information produced in ARX projects. ARX's sole responsibility is facilitating the connection between community organizations and students.

    • Application Date
    February 4, 2012
    Project Description
    Project Title
    What is the central research question you want answered?
    What are the objectives of your project?

    << Note
    These are types of projects students commonly undertake at SFU. You may select more than one.
    Project Type
    Computer Related     
    Creative     
    Formal Research     
    		 Organizational Development     
    Survey     
    Other  
    Size of Project (Number of pages, minutes, cm, etc.)
    Project Description (Use this space to further elaborate on the project)

    << Note
    ARX projects need to have concrete plans for use that are feasible and valuable to the community.
    How do you plan to use the results of this project?
    What larger goal is served by undertaking this project?
    The Organization
    Organization Name
    What community do you represent or work with?
    What is your organization/group's goal or mandate?

    << Note
    We welcome and encourage community groups and grassroots initiatives to apply, whether or not you have official non-profit status.
    Are you a registered not-for-profit?
    Yes No
    Contact Information
    Contact Person
    		  
    Position
    Mailing Address
    Telephone
    Fax
    Email
    		  
    Alternate Telephone
    Alternate Fax
    Alternate Email
    SFU students may approach us for information about organizations relevant to their interests and areas of study. If you would prefer this information be kept confidential, please check here .
    Project Plan of Action

    << Note
    SFU semesters begin in September, January, and May, and last for three months. If you indicate 'larger', then you are limiting your pool of researchers to graduate students. Some groups separate their projects into stages and submit one proposal for each stage. Please keep in mind that we accept students until the end of the 6th week of term. If your student is matched late, your project may be limited to two months.
    Duration of Project
    Smaller (One semester)
    Larger (More than one semester)
    If you know the duration more specifically, please indicate here

    << Note
    Please outline the specific deliverables the student researcher will be responsible for, such as essay, report, documentary, pamphlet, etc.
    What are the specific deliverables that you expect of the student?

    << Note
    Note: Unless otherwise arranged, undergraduate students will not be expected to work more than 4 hours per week on projects as these are replacing regular class assignments and term papers.
    Estimated time commitment per week
    Liaison

    << Note
    Please specify one contact person who would advise and answer the student's questions for the duration of the project.
    Liaison Name
    		  
    Liaison Position
    Liason Contact Info (If different from above)

    << Note
    While the time commitment is an agreement made at the beginning of the project between the student and the liaison, we suggest that the community liaison be available to provide support to the student for at least 2 hours a week.
    How much time per week will the
    liaison be available to the project?
    How will the liaison provide direction and support to the project?
    Student Researcher

    << Note
    Use this section to outline in point form the qualities that the student researcher should possess. This guideline is helpful in attracting the right student. It will also be a valuable tool to your liaison who will screen the student further in the Initial Facilitated Meeting between the community, student, and ARX Coordinator.
    Student area of study/experience
    Student skills/attributes
    Student related interests
    Feedback
    Please use this space for any comments about the application process or
    about the ARX program in general. We appreciate your feedback.
    Submit Your Application
    Click below to submit your application. Please carefully re-read its contents before doing so. Errors in your application will delay the application process. Thanks for your submission.




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