The Honors Moonshot Grants develop and recognize bold, interdisciplinary projects that apply the unique technical abilities and training of Dorman Scholars to important social and cultural questions.
The grants are made possible by a generous gift from Dr. Vatsal Shah, Dorman College, NJIT BS CE ’08, MS CE ‘09, PhD CE ’15.
Ideal projects find innovative approaches that address major issues of common concern in an engaging manner that both helps raise awareness of, and resolve the problem. Local solutions to global challenges are particularly welcome.
Process:
Applicants will use the Provost Summer Research Fellowship Application Process and are also expected to submit their applications to the Provost Summer Research Fellowship as well as the Honors Summer Research Institute (HSRI).
Applications will be reviewed by a committee consisting of the Dean and Associate Dean of the Albert Dorman Honors, and the Honors Faculty Fellows.
Award:
Up to two awards will be made per year. Each award will include a $3500 stipend and a $1500 budget (for which receipts will need to be submitted).
The award is for 10 weeks of Summer research and development.
Recipients are required to work full-time on the project.
Recipients are required to participate in the HSRI and to present their results at the Provost Summer Research Showcase in August.
*In the event that a group project is selected, the total award may be given to the group based on the recommendation of the review committee.
