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An innovative program to fund health-oriented student projects and research
Ronald F Bybee1, Sharon E Thompson
1Physical Therapy Program, College of Health Sciences, University of Texas at El Paso, 79902, USA. bybee@utep.edu
Journal of American College Health : J of ACH
|October 22, 2004
Summary
University students facing high education costs can now get funding for research projects. A College of Health Sciences program at the University of Texas at El Paso (UTEP) successfully funded nearly 100 student health research projects.
Area of Science:
- Health Sciences
- Higher Education
Background:
- Rising university tuition leads to significant student debt.
- Personal expenditures for research and projects create financial barriers for students.
- Student participation in research enhances educational experiences.
Purpose of the Study:
- To address financial barriers in student research and project development.
- To foster an optimal learning environment through funded research opportunities.
- To establish a replicable model for supporting health-oriented student initiatives.
Main Methods:
- Collaboration between the College of Health Sciences and a regional foundation.
- Establishment of a funding program for student health projects and research.
- Disbursement of funds ranging from $200 to $10,000 per project.
Main Results:
- Approximately 100 health-oriented student projects and research initiatives at UTEP received funding.
- The program demonstrated a viable method for supporting student research financially.
- Successful funding model for student research and project development.
Conclusions:
- The UTEP College of Health Sciences' funding program successfully supported student research.
- Similar initiatives can be replicated at other universities to aid students.
- Securing foundation or agency funding presents a significant challenge for program sustainability.