Funding Opportunity: Structural Engineers Foundation, Deadline November 18, 2016
STRUCTURAL ENGINEERS FOUNDATION
134 N. LaSalle Street Suite 1910 Chicago, IL 60602
Phone: (312)726-4165 • Email:mharman@seaoi.org
RESEARCH GRANTS FOR 2016-2017 ACADEMIC YEAR
The Structural Engineers Foundation
(SEF) is proud to offer a grant to partially fund research efforts in the
structural engineering or related fields for the 2016-2017 academic year. The SEF recognizes the importance of research
to the future of the structural engineering field and profession, and offers
this grant to provide assistance in a selected research endeavor. The offered grant is a one-time, fixed sum.
I. Eligibility
A. Eligible research includes graduate and post-graduate efforts
within the field of structural engineering or related fields.
B. Professors of and students enrolled in structural engineering
technology programs in the United States are eligible for this research grant.
C. SEF funds may be applied only to expenses related to the applied
research effort.
D. Previous recipients are not eligible.
II. Application
A. Applications are to be submitted to the Structural Engineers
Foundation by Friday, November 18, 2016.
B. The application must include:
1.
the application form (page 3 below)
2.
an abstract describing the proposed research
effort, including research means and methods, the individuals and institutions
involved, and the end goal of the research effort;
3.
a statement by the applicant regarding the
relevance of the proposed research to the structural engineering field and
profession
C. All application materials must be submitted in one package.
III. Selection
A. All applications will be reviewed by the Research Committee. This
committee will submit its recommendations to the Structural Engineers
Foundation Board of Directors for consideration.
B. The committee may recommend more than one recipient, or may
recommend that no award be made in a particular year if no outstanding
applications are received.
Selection will be based on appraisal of applicant’s research abstract
and statement as
IV. Awards
A. The amount of the research grant will be $2,500.
B. Recipients will be notified of selection by December 1, 2016.
C. Research grant funds will be disbursed as a check payable jointly
to the recipient and the recipient’s university.
“The Advancement of Structural Engineering...”
The Structural Engineers Foundation is an independent, non-profit
organization established to advance structural engineering through education
and research. The current and planned activities of the Foundation include:
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recognized universities.
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Expense funds and honoraria to attract eminent
experts to lecture on topics of interest to the profession of structural
engineering.
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Competitive awards to recognize outstanding
scientific achievements in the field of structural engineering.
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Sponsorship of scientific research intended to
aid in the advancement of structural engineering.
·
Publication of reports, papers and books of
special importance and significance to structural engineers.
The Foundation is funded by individual engineers, engineering firms,
and other businesses and organizations associated with engineering and
construction. It is recognized as a 501(c)(3) charitable non-profit
organization by the Internal Revenue Service. Contributions are taxdeductible within
the limits prescribed by the applicable provisions of the tax law. Assistance with
endowments, trusts, and estate planning can be arranged. Donations from
corporate matching gift programs are encouraged.