Grant Rubric – SER Northwest Chapter

Student Research Grant Rubric

	Excellent	Good	Satisfactory	Unacceptable
Scholarly Merit	Proposal displays originality, strong scientific reasoning, superior understanding of relevant sociological or biological principles, and clearly states scientific value of study.	Proposal displays originality, sound scientific reasoning, good understanding of relevant sociological or biological principles, and states scientific value of study.	Proposal displays originality, some scientific reasoning, basic understanding of relevant sociological or biological principles, and suggests scientific value of study.	Proposal unoriginal, lacks adequate scientific reasoning, ignores relevant sociological or biological principles, or shows no evidence of scientific value.
Complete- ness	All requested materials are present and clearly presented. Proposal contains all information required to make an informed decision	All requested materials are present and clearly presented. Proposal contains all information required to make an informed decision	All requested materials are present and clearly presented, but leaves us wishing we could ask the candidate a few questions.	Any requested materials are absent, or unclear.
Feasibility	Project is demonstrably feasible. Study design shows excellent attention to logistical concerns, and a clear understanding of what is required for success.	Project appears feasible. Study design shows consideration of logistical concerns, and addresses what is required for success.	Project is probably feasible. Study design may require more future attention to logistical concerns.	Proposal is unrealistic.
Need	Applicant clearly states the impact that the award will have upon research goals. Award will enable study.	Applicant states the impact that the award will have upon research goals. Award will enhance study.	Applicant states the impact that the award will have upon research goals. Award may enhance study.	Applicant fails to state why award is needed.