Grant Requirements

Grand applicants must be members of PMSA.  The grant recipients will be expected to write an article summarizing their research. The article will be published in the PMSA newsletter. In addition, the recipients will give permission for their research to be published on the PMSA website.   Recipients will attend and present at the annual PMSA Conference. One half of the grant funds will be awarded immediately and the balance will be received after the above requirements have been met.
The Pennsylvania Middle School Association will fund up to five (5) $1000 research grants yearly. The purpose of the grant is to contribute to the body of quality research on middle level education. Special consideration will be given to research that demonstrates the relationship between middle level principles and student achievement. The grant may be used to support the following:
 
  • purchase of specialized supplies or materials needed for research
  • printing or duplicating of data collection instruments and/or materials
  • photocopying of research materials
  • transcription services
  • conference expenses
  • postage
  • other relevant expenses to assist the researcher in conducting his/her investigation of middle level practices.
 
The applicants must demonstrate the need for funds, explain how those funds will contribute to producing quality research and must provide a detailed budget with their application. The grant recipients will be expected to write an article summarizing their research. The article will be published in the PMSA newsletter. In addition, the recipients will give permission for their research to be published on the PMSA website. Recipients will be invited o attend and present at the annual PMSA Conference. For questions regarding the grant, please contact Marybeth Irvin mdi11@scasd.org
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