Student Organization Matching Funds

Jacobs School Dean's Office Matching Funds Program

Engineering student organizations participating in project-based competitions hosted by recognized professional engineering organizations may apply for the Jacobs School Dean's Office Matching Funds Program. Funds raised by the student organization will be considered by a selection committee for matching on a dollar-for-dollar basis, up to $4,000.

2012-2013 Matching Funds Cycle Timeline

Monday, January 14	Applications Available
Wednesday, January 23	Matching Funds Presentation at TESC Meeting – 7:30pm (Tentative)
Friday, January 25	Drop-In Question & Answer Day in IDEA Student Center 8:30am-12:00pm and 1:00-4:00pm
Friday, February 1	Drop-In Question & Answer Day in IDEA Student Center 8:30am-12:00pm and 1:00-4:00pm
Friday, February 8	PROPOSALS, APPLICATIONS, AND SUPPORTING DOCUMENTS DUE TO IDEA STUDENT CENTER BY 2:00PM
Friday, March 8	Matching Funds Recipients Announced
Varies	FINAL REPORTS DUE**
* Final reports are generally due within 20 business days after their competition.

Matching Funds Documents

Program Guidelines Provides the rules and regulations governing the Matching Funds Program. By applying for Matching Funds, project teams acknowledge that they have read and understand these guidelines. Guidelines will be posted by Monday, December 6.
Sample Proposal 1 and Sample Proposal 2 – Note that these are provided only as examples of a complete proposal (excluding budget).
Sample Budget Make sure that your budget is as ITEMIZED possible.
Formal Letter Requesting Funds – This letter should be addressed to the Dean of the School of Engineering from your faculty advisor.
APPLICATION Due by Friday, February 8 at 2:00pm in the IDEA Student Center in EBU1-1400 or to idea@soe.ucsd.edu.

Questions?

If you have questions about the Matching Funds Program, or if you need assistance in creating your proposal, please contact Melinda Beyerle in the IDEA Student Center at mbeyerle@ucsd.edu or 858-822-3778.