Eastern Connecticut State University undergraduate students who need funding to complete a research or creative project, or to present their work at a conference or exhibition, are eligible to apply for this competitive scholarship. Successful applicants may receive up to $500 to support their project.

The Jean Thoresen ECSU-AAUP Scholarship is named after the late Jean H. Thoresen, a devoted member of the AAUP, a tireless worker for AAUP ideals, a former ECSU-AAUP chapter president and a professor of sociology.

Applications for Fall 2024 projects must be submitted no later than 12 p.m. on Monday, Sept. 16, 2024.

Applications for Spring 2025 projects must be submitted no later than 12 p.m. on Monday, Feb. 10, 2025. If funding is needed prior to March 1, use the fall deadline.

Students must work with their faculty mentor for guidance on preparing their materials prior to
submission.

Click here to review the instructions for submitting the application.

Once all materials have been prepared, the student must submit their application here. Note that only one submission per student will be accepted and they will not be able to save their progress, so they need to have everything prepared before beginning.

*Note: Please do not start the application process until you have all materials at hand. There is only one sign-in per student.  Do not start and leave to return later. The process should only take 12 to 15 minutes to complete. Applications that are incomplete or submitted after the deadline may not be accepted.

FAQ

• Who will review the proposals?
  The ECSU-AAUP Executive Committee will review all submissions and determine which projects will be funded. This process generally takes about three weeks after the submission deadline. Applicants will be notified promptly whether their projects will be funded or not.
• What happens if my project is funded?
  If a project is funded, the student must submit a final report with itemized expenditures (with receipts) and a summary of the outcomes of the project (less than 650 words). If a cash advance had been requested but there were unspent funds, these must be returned. Funding for participant payment or recruitment will require that the mentor monitor data collection and direct their student to return any unspent funds. The final report will be signed by the student and delivered to the ECSU-AAUP office (Science 452). Successful submissions (with applicant information removed) may be shared as a model for future applicants.
• Who do I contact with questions?
  Any questions about Thoresen scholarship funds can be directed to the ECSU-AAUP Treasurer Amy Groth. Other questions about the scholarship, including the submission and review process, can be directed to the ECSU-AAUP President Lyndsey Lanagan-Leitzel or the ECSU-AAUP Office Manager Christine Guarnieri.