Project Award Application

Student Guide

To complete the Project Award Application, please use the application through the “Community Force” website (launched Spring 2020).

First, go to “uwf_our.commminityforce.com” or follow the link on the OUR Website This will

bring you to the login page.

Article I. Create a New Account

- New users will need to create an account - Returning users need to log in

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After creating an account, sign in with your username and password.

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Article II. Student Portal Available award applications are listed.

1. Select OUR Project Award Application.

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Article III. Student Portal – OUR Project Award Application

1. Read the Application Fund Details description first to ensure you have met the

necessary requirements before starting the application.

2. Click on “Apply” to begin award application.

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3. The “Start a New Application” message will pop-up. Select “Apply for Self” or “Apply on

behalf of someone”. A scenario in which you would apply on behalf of someone is if you

are the team leader for a group project.

Article IV. Student Portal – OUR Project Award Application (Apply for Self)

1. For your records and the tracking of your applications, input the title of your project or

some description of your project. For the project award applications, students can apply

for multiple funding awards, so a title or project description will keep you organized.

2. Click “Apply”.

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Article V. Student Portal – OUR Project Award Application (Application Dashboard)

Begin your application by completing each of the required fields.

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Article VI. Student Portal – OUR Project Award Application (Application Dashboard: OUR Project Award Requirements and Guidelines)

1. Read and Click “Yes” to the outlined award requirements and guidelines.

2. Click “Submit”. A Status Update message will appear, and you will be directed to the

dashboard.

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Article VII. Student Portal – OUR Project Award Application (Application Dashboard: Student Information)

1. Enter student information.

2. If applying for a group project award, one student needs to complete this portion. That

student should be identified as the lead for the application.

3. Click “Submit”. A Status Update message will appear, and you will be directed to the

dashboard.

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Article VIII.Student Portal – OUR Project Award Application (Application Dashboard: Faculty Mentor Information)

1. Complete the faculty mentor information, with approval from your faculty mentor.

2. Click “submit”. A Status Update message will appear, and you will be directed to the

dashboard.

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Article IX. Student Portal – OUR Project Award Application (Application Dashboard: Acknowledgement of Program Requirements)

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1. Complete the form;

2. Input electronic signature. A timestamp will be input. Click submit again.

3. A Status Update message will appear, and you will be directed to the dashboard.

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Article X. Student Portal – OUR Project Award Application (Application Dashboard: Research Project Information)

1. Complete the Research Project Information page.

2. Enter your project title

3. Upload a Word or pdf document with a clear and complete project description. If you

are unsure how to write a research proposal, a guide is available for download

4. If your research involves human subjects, you must have UWF’s Institutional Review

Board (IRB) approval. This approval process can take up to six weeks, so plan accordingly

and keep in mind your funded project must be completed by the end of the current

academic year.

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5. Click “Submit”. You will receive a Status Update message, and you will be directed to the

dashboard.

Article XI. Student Portal – OUR Project Award Application (Application

Dashboard: Budget Information)

1. Enter your project budget total.

2. Upload a Word or PDF document containing your budget information. If you are unsure

how to complete a budget, a guide is available for download.

3. Enter the total amount requested from the OUR.

4. Click “Yes” after you have read the budget confirmation.

5. Click “Submit”. A Status Update message will appear, and you will be directed to the

dashboard.

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Article XII. Student Portal – OUR Project Award Application (Application Dashboard: Request)

1. Click on Letter of Commitment Faculty Mentor The page will change to allow you to submit your faculty mentor’s information

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2. Enter your faculty mentor’s information as well as any additional information you would

like to include with your submission.

3. Click “Email Request”

4. The page will indicate that your request was sent.

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Article XIII.Student Portal – OUR Project Award Application (Application Dashboard: Final Review and Submit)

1. After all sections are complete (reading 100%), review your application before

submission.

a. “Choose Action-Preview Application”

b. Review your application. You may print it.

2. Click “Final Review and Submit”.

3. Click “Continue with Review”

Congratulations! You have successfully applied for an OUR Award. A confirmation email will be

sent to you. We anticipate funding decisions to be sent out approximately one month after the

due date for submissions.

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