Lyell Bussell Memorial Fund
Research Information

Funds are provided to help cover the costs of graduate research not covered by other sources available to graduate students.  All types of research efforts related to graduate study may be considered, including dissertation and master's thesis research projects.  The size of awards will be based on the committee's assessment of the quality of the research project and the nature of the special needs associated with the research.  STUDENTS MAY RECEIVE SUPPORT FOR ONE RESEARCH AWARD PER ACADEMIC YEAR.  

For RESEARCH we need: 

1. Lyell Bussell Application for Research (please type) that is located on the right side of the website or click here.  Please make sure you have the address listed where you would like the refund check to be sent. 
2. Summary of the proposed research paper.
3. The proposed budget.  Other sources of financial support must be submitted with the application for funding.
4. Original receipts.  The funds cannot be used to purchase tangible items that can be kept at the end of your research (example:  books, software, etc.).  Funds also cannot be used to have a dissertation printed. 
5. Proof of IRB approval.

*DO NOT PURCHASE GIFT CARDS WITH THESE FUNDS.

Lyell Bussell does not reimburse for sales tax (except for travel).  If you would like to use the tax exempt certificate please contact Melissa by phone (765-285-4198) or by email (mschafstall@bsu.edu).  Otherwise, you will be reimbursed the amount on your receipt minus the tax amount. 

All requested documentation should be turned in to Melissa in the Dean's Office, TC 1008. Upon receipt of these items, reimbursement will be made.  You should receive your reimbursement within 3-4 weeks from the time your appropriate receipts are turned in.  

If you have any questions, please contact Melissa at (765) 285-4198 or by email mschafstall@bsu.edu.